Nomination Process
American Dream Awards Scholarship is open for nomination!
American Dream Scholarship Award – Three (3) $3,000 scholarships are given. Nominees must be 16 years or older, immigrants or children of immigrants living in the Fairfield County area, and who face many challenges 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 children of immigrants living in the Fairfield County area, who face many challenges to achieve their American Dream. The winner receives $3,000 from 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. 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 TNADF board members.
The winners receives two tickets to the Gala in addition to the $3,000 scholarship. Attendance at the Gala is mandatory to receive the scholarship.
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 on February 4 and ends on May 30, 2025.
The winner will be announced on June 1, 2024.