AMERICAN Dream AWARDS
BY THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM FOUNDATION
Nomination Process
American Dream Awards Scholarship is open for nomination!
American Dream Scholarship Award – Three (3) $3,000 scholarships given. Nominees must be 16 years or older, immigrants or a child of immigrants living in the Fairfield County area, who face many challenges along their journey to achieve their American Dream. The winners receive $3,000 in the name of their chosen educational institution, such as public or private universities and community colleges. For applicants over 18 years or older, technical, trade, and vocational schools are also accepted.
To apply, read the information below:
American Dream Scholarship Rules
Nominees must be 16 years or older, immigrants or a child of immigrants living in the Fairfield County area, who face many challenges along their journey to achieve their American Dream. The winner receives $3,000 in the name of the educational institution of their choice, such as public or private universities and community colleges. For applicants, over 18 years or older, technical, trade, and vocational schools are also accepted. Self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted (ex: teachers, co-workers, school counselors or advisors, clergy, social workers, friends, and family members).
The selection panel will review only one application per participant.
The selection panel comprises five representatives of the Gala's major sponsors and one member of the TNADF board.
The winner receives two tickets to attend the Gala.
To learn more, watch the videos on past recipients of this category
Nomination Rules
Nomination forms can only be filled out below and sent electronically. Previous nominees and award recipients or family members of any person involved in the event organizers do not qualify.
The nomination process begins October 10, 2023, and ends June 1, 2024.
The winner will be announced on July 1, 2024.