Niebuhr Service to Society Scholarship Competition 2024

Welcome to the Niebuhr Service to Society Scholarship Competition! Join us on Saturday, March 9. The Niebuhr Service to Society Scholarship Competition identifies and rewards prospective Elmhurst University students with significant interest in service to society as an aspect of their college search process.

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

Here is the schedule of events for our live virtual program.

Old Main, on the campus of Elmhurst University in suburban Chicago, houses classrooms, a maker space and more.

Welcome – 8:30 a.m.

Start with a warm Bluejay welcome from Assistant Vice President of Admission Michelle Adams and keynote speaker Mahvesh Arif.

Student Program

Elmhurst College professors Sherry Smoak and Soni Simpson lead a market research practicum for graduate students.

Group Project – 9:00 a.m.

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

Guest Schedule

An audience, with female students and parents in the foreground, applauds during the 2020 Elmhurst University Niebuhr Service to Society event.

FAFSA Updates

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. — FAFSA Update

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion

Closing Ceremony

A female student shakes hands with Elmhurst University President Troy VanAken as she is honored during the 2020 Niebuhr Service to Society Competition.

Awards Ceremony 10:30 a.m.

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

Thank You for Attending!

We’re delighted we could host this event virtually, and we welcome you to safely visit us in person to meet our staff and tour the campus. And please also be sure to check out more about the remarkable Niebuhr legacy that informs our mission.

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