American Dream 2024

Welcome to the American Dream Scholarship Competition! Join us on Saturday, April 6, as we explore what the American Dream means, and how we can help first-generation college students achieve it.

Please sign in by filling out our American Dream T-shirt form.
Then, follow along with the schedule of events below.

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Here is the schedule of events for our live program.

Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, IL.

Welcome – 8:30 a.m.

Start with a warm Bluejay welcome from Vice President of Admission Christine Grenier and keynote speaker Ambrozia Itellari.

JOIN AT 8:30 A.M.

Student Program

Group Project – 9:00 a.m.

Work with fellow students on a group project that incorporates the themes of the competition.

START THE PROJECT

Guest Schedule

The parents of an Elmhurst University student pose for a family photo during New Student Orientation.

Guest Program – 9:00 a.m.

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – FAFSA Update

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Panel Discussion

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Closing Ceremony

Awards Ceremony –
10:30 a.m.

Join President Troy VanAken in honoring our fellowship winners and awardees.

Awards Ceremony

Thank You for Attending!

We’re delighted we could host this event, and we welcome you to visit us in person to meet our staff and tour the campus. And please also be sure to check out the Bluejay First Program for first-generation college students.

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