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.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $5,100 |
Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
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| $4,810 |
Allene Huizenga Goguen Music Scholarship
The family of Allene Huizenga Goguen established this scholarship to...
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| $2,500 |
Andrea Meeter Dekker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Andrea Meeter Dekker ’63, and...
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| $3,600 |
Arlene and Ray Bruggink Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Arlene and Ray Bruggink who have a...
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| $3,600 |
Bea and Terry Pheifer Music Scholarship
Mrs. Bea and Dr. Terry Pheifer established this scholarship for a music...
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| $5,600 |
Carol Lee Zylstra Memorial Church Music Scholarship
Carol Lee was a church organist for many years beginning as a teenager...
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| $3,250 |
Clarence P. and Janice H. Walhout Scholarship
Both Clarence and Janice Walhout taught in the Calvin English Department...
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| $2,500 |
Covenant Renewal Scholarship for Worship Leaders
Nelson and Betty Grit established this scholarship in gratitude for...
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| $1,200 |
DeVries Church Music Award
Interest from this fund provides one scholarship to an outstanding...
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| $1,800 |
Dwight and Sally Fox Hillard Memorial Scholarship
Sally Fox Hillard (c1947) and her husband, Dwight Hillard, valued...
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| $4,100 |
Edward and Nancy Wasmer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Wasmer....
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| varies |
Friends of Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received from Calvin Music Department alumni and...
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| $8,000 |
Gerald and Adriana Zylstra Piano Scholarship
The Music Department received contributions from the estate of Gerald S....
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| $2,100 |
Harold and Gladys Geerdes String Scholarship
Harold Geerdes has made a significant contribution to thousands of young...
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| $8,160 |
Harold and Louise Feringa Music Scholarship
Both Harold and Louise Feringa had long careers as educators, Harold in...
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| $8,160 |
Harold and Louise Feringa Scholarship
Both Harold and Louise Feringa had long careers as educators, Harold in...
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| $2,500 |
Helene Hekman Gezon Voice Scholarship
Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of...
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| $1,900 |
Henry Bruinsma Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Anna Bruinsma, wife of Henry...
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| $3,700 |
Hets Molenhouse Music Scholarship
Hets Molenhouse began participating in church music as a young girl,...
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| $3,000 |
Holtvluwer Family Scholarship
This award was established by a gracious bequest from the estate of Mr....
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| $7,200 |
Howard J. Slenk Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Howard Slenk (now emeritus...
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| $4,000 |
Jack and Kris Ponstine Education Scholarship
Jack and Kris Ponstine both graduated from Calvin College and were...
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| $3,400 |
James and Maria Hiskes Vanden Bosch Fine Arts Scholarship
This scholarship honors and celebrates James Vanden Bosch, Professor...
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| $3,600 |
James J. and Helen A. DeJonge Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established for outstanding voice students....
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| $3,600 |
Janice Broekhuizen Music Scholarship
Janice Lou (Woldring) Broekhuizen, an alumna of Calvin, graduated with a...
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| $4,100 |
Jean C. Broersma Music Scholarship
The children of Jean C. Broersma established this scholarship to honor...
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| $2,500 |
Joel David Koning Memorial Scholarship
The family of Joel David Koning established this scholarship in loving...
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| $5,300 |
Johanna Kempers Wyngaarden Art Scholarship
Dr. James B. Wyngaarden of Durham, NC, established this scholarship to...
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| $5,300 |
Johanna Kempers Wyngaarden Music Scholarship
Dr. James B. Wyngaarden established this scholarship to honor his...
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| $2,640 |
John and Betty Zandee Organ Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of...
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| $3,220 |
John and Doris Van Dellen Music Scholarship
John and Doris Van Dellen, brother and sister, are both graduates of...
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| $1,640 |
John E. and June B. Hamersma Organ Scholarship
Dr. John and Mrs. June Hamersma are alumni and retired employees of...
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| $2,310 |
John Miller Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Rev. John V. M. Koole in memory of...
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| $2,550 |
John R. and Marie A. Swierenga Brass Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the memory of John R. and...
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| $1,900 |
Joseph Galema Music Scholarship
Dr. Galema, a 1976 graduate of Calvin, established this scholarship to...
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| $6,200 |
Judith Vroon Vander Zee Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established in commitment to the memory of Judith...
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| $2,100 |
Kenneth E. and Jean Baker Mathematics and Music Scholarship
In honor of one of their children who is a mathematician and a musician,...
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| $1,400 |
Kenneth E. and Jean Baker Nursing and Music Scholarship
In honor of two of their children who are nurses and musicians, Dr....
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| $2,200 |
Kuipers Family Wind Ensemble Scholarship
Lawrence and Nancy Kuipers established this scholarship to encourage the...
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| $2,220 |
Leonard J. and H. Elaine Hofman Music Scholarship
Elaine and Leonard Hofman were vitally involved in music during their...
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| $5,000 |
Linda Schoon VandenBosch Music Scholarship
Harold VandenBosch ’71 and Linda Schoon VandenBosch ’72 established...
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| $2,510 |
Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Cayvan were long-time supporters of the Calvin Music...
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| $2,700 |
Lloyd and Arlene Warners Family Keyboard Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Arlene Warners of...
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| $3,500 |
Loren and Dian Rupke Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Loren Rupke in memory of his wife...
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| $2,520 |
Marge Houskamp Organ Scholarship
Mrs. Margaret A. (Marge) Houskamp was a long-time employee and an ardent...
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| $2,900 |
Norine E. Potts Scholarship
This scholarship was established through an estate gift from Ms. Norine...
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| $3,620 |
Norman and Anne Noordeloos Keyboard Award
Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of...
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| $1,000 |
Oratorio Society Applied Music Scholarship
Several awards are presented by the Calvin Oratorio Society to...
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| $1,400 |
Rainbow Foundation Wind Scholarship
Tom (euphonium) and Marge (oboe) Hoogeboom of the Rainbow Foundation, as...
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| $2,400 |
Roy A. Reimer Memorial Scholarship
Roy Reimer was drawn to his future wife (Joyce), in part, by his...
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