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 |
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$2,000 |
14th St. Christian Reformed Church Scholarship
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who wishes to...
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$4,700 |
A. Dale and Mary Buist Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Buist because of her deep...
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$2,630 |
A. Donald Vroon Scholarship for Physical Education
The family of A. Donald Vroon established this scholarship to honor the...
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$2,900 |
A.M.D.G. Scholarship
A.M.D.G. Architects, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, established this...
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$3,300 |
Adelene Haverhals Scholarship in Memory of Dorothy Otter
This scholarship was established by Adelene Haverhals in memory of...
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$2,500 |
Adrian and Margaret Van Andel Family Scholarship
With gratitude and thanks to God for the godly influence an education at...
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$3,550 |
African Scholarship in Engineering
In gratitude for the excellent education Kenneth Ludema received in the...
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$4,100 |
Al and Kay Bierling Family International Student Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Al and Kay Bierling who were...
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$3,200 |
Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship
Alan and Jan Pauw established this scholarship in appreciation of the...
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$15,000 |
Alaska EDDGE Scholarship
This generous scholarship was established to give students from Alaska a...
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$3,400 |
Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Environmental Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was established for engineering students who are...
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$3,400 |
Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established for nursing students who are dedicated...
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$5,100 |
Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
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$3,800 |
Alfred and Bernice Strikwerda Family Scholarship
In appreciation for what Calvin has meant to the family of Alfred and...
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$2,400 |
Alfred J. Reynolds and Bette Reynolds Goote Scholarship in Psychology
This scholarship was established by Bette Reynolds-Goote in memory of...
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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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$3,600 |
Alma and John Hoogland English Education Scholarship
Alma and John Hoogland met at Calvin College as English majors and they...
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$2,400 |
Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...
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$3,530 |
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk Business Scholarship
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk’s early years were largely shaped by the Depression...
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$3,600 |
Alvin and Kathleen Plantinga Scholarship in Christian Philosophy
Alvin Plantinga, a noted Christian philosopher, taught philosophy at...
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$3,270 |
Alyce Louise Oosterhouse Smith Nursing Scholarship
Alyce Oosterhouse Smith ’45 began her college career as a nursing...
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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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$2,000 |
Andy J. Egan Company Scholarship
The Andy J. Egan Company, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, is a mechanical...
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$2,700 |
Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Schrier, class of...
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$4,500 |
Angeline Nydam Spoelhof Memorial Scholarship
Former President of Calvin College, Dr. William Spoelhof, and the...
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$2,170 |
Ann Janssen Noteboom Scholarship
This scholarship was established by William and Ann Noteboom. Dr. Ann...
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$5,000 |
Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women
This scholarship was established by Philip L. Huizenga in honor and...
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$3,600 |
Annemary Heerspink Memorial Social Work Scholarship
Annemary Heerspink, a 1968 Calvin graduate, majored in sociology. Her...
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$2,820 |
Anthony VanderLugt Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Mr. Anthony VanderLugt earned his BS in 1959 at Calvin and the...
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$2,900 |
Anton and Sena Hoogewind Scholarship
Sena Thomas Hoogewind established this scholarship in memory of her...
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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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$4,000 |
Armor of Light Scholarship
The foundation sponsoring this scholarship is interested in both...
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$4,800 |
Arnold and Cynthia Morren Family Scholarship
Arnie and Cynthia Morren both attended Calvin College, and all three of...
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$2,400 |
Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship
Arnold and Janice VanderBok established this scholarship out of...
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$4,610 |
Arnold and Mary Dood Medical Services Scholarship
The children of Arnold and Mary Dood established this scholarship as a...
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varies |
Arnold, Elva and Doris Bakker Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Doris Bakker to honor her parents,...
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$4,050 |
Art and Marilyn Dykstra Scholarship
Art and Marilyn Dykstra have been faithful supporters of Christian...
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$3,200 |
Art Wierenga Family Health Sciences Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Arthur Wierenga to assist students...
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$5,850 |
Arthur and Kathryn Mervenne Education Scholarship
Mrs. Laurie Hekman established this scholarship in honor of her parents,...
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$2,400 |
Arthur J. and Laura Jean Gritter Family Scholarship
The Gritter Family’s feelings about persons with special needs come from...
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$3,000 |
Arvin and Corrie Vos French Scholarship
Arvin and Corrie Vos established this scholarship to encourage students...
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$5,720 |
Audrey and Alton Greenfield Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Audrey Greenfield, best...
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$3,200 |
Bakker Family Missions Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of foreign missionaries for...
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$2,300 |
Balog Family Social Work Scholarship
Dr. Kevin and Cheryl Balog, along with their daughter Stephanie,...
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$2,250 |
Barbara Gezon Baker Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Sociology and Social Work
Calvin played an important role in Barbara Gezon Baker’s life. ...
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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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$2,400 |
Belden Family Scholarship
The Belden family has a long-standing relationship with Calvin...
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$2,500 |
Bell Family Scholarship
Drew ’16 and Jesse ’18 Bell established this scholarship after they...
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$9,310 |
Benjamin H. Van Andel Scholarship
Ben Van Andel established this scholarship both as a gift and as a...
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$11,000 |
Benjamin Ryan Bufford Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends of Benjamin...
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