Our Opportunities

How to Apply

Admitted students can apply for Calvin University scholarships from December 1 to January 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Complete two sections to apply:

the General Application and
the New Student Application or the Returning Student Application.

Music scholarships need one extra form:

the New Student Music Scholarship Application or the Returning Student Music Scholarship Application.

To start, click “Sign In” and enter your Calvin username and passphrase. Save your answers any time by clicking “Save and Keep Editing.” For help, email scholarships@calvin.edu.

When finished, you’re automatically considered for ALL named scholarships*. You will also receive a list of “Recommended” scholarships. Apply by answering their specific questions.

A few external scholarships, such as the Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Award, are available under the “Opportunities” tab.

Awarding Scholarships

Calvin awards scholarships for the upcoming academic year in mid to late March.

*Named scholarships are competitive. Automatic consideration does not guarantee an award.

Opportunities Table

Award	Name	Actions
$6,600	Bass Family Scholarship Andy Bass and Catherine Ristola Bass established this scholarship in...	Deadline03/31/2023
$3,250	Kate Bytwerk Scholarship for Study Abroad This scholarship was established in memory of Katherine Bytwerk,...	Deadline03/31/2023
$2,000	14th St. Christian Reformed Church Scholarship This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who wishes to...	Ended
$4,400	A. Dale and Mary Buist Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Mary Buist because of her deep...	Ended
$2,500	A. Donald Vroon Scholarship for Physical Education The family of A. Donald Vroon established this scholarship to honor the...	Ended
$2,800	A.M.D.G. Scholarship A.M.D.G. Architects, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, established this...	Ended
$3,200	Adelene Haverhals Scholarship in Memory of Dorothy Otter This scholarship was established by Adelene Haverhals in memory of...	Ended
$2,500	Adrian and Margaret Van Andel Family Scholarship With gratitude and thanks to God for the godly influence an education at...	Ended
$3,100	African Scholarship in Engineering In gratitude for the excellent education Kenneth Ludema received in the...	Ended
$4,100	Al and Kay Bierling Family International Student Scholarship This scholarship was established by Al and Kay Bierling who were...	Ended
$3,100	Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship Alan and Jan Pauw established this scholarship in appreciation of the...	Ended
$15,000	Alaska EDDGE Scholarship This generous scholarship was established to give students from Alaska a...	Ended
$3,300	Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Environmental Engineering Scholarship This scholarship was established for engineering students who are...	Ended
$3,300	Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established for nursing students who are dedicated...	Ended
$4,900	Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...	Ended
$3,600	Alfred and Bernice Strikwerda Family Scholarship In appreciation for what Calvin has meant to the family of Alfred and...	Ended
$2,300	Alfred J. Reynolds and Bette Reynolds Goote Scholarship in Psychology This scholarship was established by Bette Reynolds-Goote in memory of...	Ended
$5,150	Allene Huizenga Goguen Music Scholarship The family of Allene Huizenga Goguen established this scholarship to...	Ended
$3,400	Alma and John Hoogland English Education Scholarship Alma and John Hoogland met at Calvin College as English majors and they...	Ended
$2,300	Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...	Ended
$3,650	Alvin and Hylda Tuuk Business Scholarship Alvin and Hylda Tuuk’s early years were largely shaped by the Depression...	Ended
$3,300	Alvin and Kathleen Plantinga Scholarship in Christian Philosophy Alvin Plantinga, a noted Christian philosopher, taught philosophy at...	Ended
$3,150	Alyce Louise Oosterhouse Smith Nursing Scholarship Alyce Oosterhouse Smith ’45 began her college career as a nursing...	Ended
$2,500	Andrea Meeter Dekker Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor Andrea Meeter Dekker ’63, and...	Ended
$2,000	Andy J. Egan Company Scholarship The Andy J. Egan Company, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, is a mechanical...	Ended
$2,600	Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Schrier, class of...	Ended
$4,300	Angeline Nydam Spoelhof Memorial Scholarship Former President of Calvin College, Dr. William Spoelhof, and the...	Ended
$2,100	Ann Janssen Noteboom Scholarship This scholarship was established by William and Ann Noteboom. Dr. Ann...	Ended
$5,000	Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women This scholarship was established by Philip L. Huizenga in honor and...	Ended
$3,200	Annemary Heerspink Memorial Social Work Scholarship Annemary Heerspink, a 1968 Calvin graduate, majored in sociology. Her...	Ended
$2,500	Anthony VanderLugt Memorial Engineering Scholarship Mr. Anthony VanderLugt earned his BS in 1959 at Calvin and the...	Ended
$2,550	Anton and Sena Hoogewind Scholarship Sena Thomas Hoogewind established this scholarship in memory of her...	Ended
$3,500	Arlene and Ray Bruggink Music Scholarship This scholarship was established by Arlene and Ray Bruggink who have a...	Ended
$3,850	Armor of Light Scholarship The foundation sponsoring this scholarship is interested in both...	Ended
$4,800	Arnold and Cynthia Morren Family Scholarship Arnie and Cynthia Morren both attended Calvin College, and all three of...	Ended
$2,400	Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship Arnold and Janice VanderBok established this scholarship out of...	Ended
$4,400	Arnold and Mary Dood Medical Services Scholarship The children of Arnold and Mary Dood established this scholarship as a...	Ended
$5,000	Arnold, Elva and Doris Bakker Scholarship This scholarship was established by Doris Bakker to honor her parents,...	Ended
$3,950	Art and Marilyn Dykstra Scholarship Art and Marilyn Dykstra have been faithful supporters of Christian...	Ended
$2,500	Art Wierenga Family Health Sciences Scholarship This scholarship was established by Arthur Wierenga to assist students...	Ended
$5,450	Arthur and Kathryn Mervenne Education Scholarship Mrs. Laurie Hekman established this scholarship in honor of her parents,...	Ended
$1,900	Arthur J. and Laura Jean Gritter Family Scholarship The Gritter Family’s feelings about persons with special needs come from...	Ended
$2,500	Arvin and Corrie Vos French Scholarship Arvin and Corrie Vos established this scholarship to encourage students...	Ended
$6,100	Audrey and Alton Greenfield Memorial Scholarship This scholarship was established to honor Audrey Greenfield, best...	Ended
$3,100	Bakker Family Missions Scholarship This scholarship was established in honor of foreign missionaries for...	Ended
$2,200	Balog Family Social Work Scholarship Dr. Kevin and Cheryl Balog, along with their daughter Stephanie,...	Ended
$2,200	Barbara Gezon Baker Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Sociology and Social Work Calvin played an important role in Barbara Gezon Baker’s life. ...	Ended
TBD	Bays-Herzberg China Semester Abroad Scholarship As graduates of Calvin College and former students of Professors Larry...	Ended
$3,500	Bea and Terry Pheifer Music Scholarship Mrs. Bea and Dr. Terry Pheifer established this scholarship for a music...	Ended
$2,400	Belden Family Scholarship The Belden family has a long-standing relationship with Calvin...	Ended

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