Our Opportunities

Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 20 (11:59 p.m. ET).

Complete two sections:

  1. General Application
  2. New Student Application - or – Returning Student Application

Music scholarships also need: 

  • New Student Music Scholarship Application - or - Returning Student Music Scholarship Application

How to Apply

  • Click “Sign In” and enter your Calvin username and passphrase.
  • Save answers by clicking “Save and Keep Editing.”
  • For help, email scholarships@calvin.edu

What Else?

When finished, you are automatically considered for all named scholarships for which you qualify*.

You will also receive a list of “Recommended” scholarships. Apply by answering their specific questions. 

A few external scholarships are available under the “Opportunities” tab. 

Awarding Scholarships

Calvin selects scholarship recipients beginning in late winter and continuing throughout the spring for the following academic year. 

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

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Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$3,000 Spirit of Detroit Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Rev. Douglas and Robin Vrieland to...
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$4,000 Squires Scholarship
A supporter of the college established this scholarship out of...
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$2,500 St. Louis Area Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jacob and Jamie Bode, both Calvin...
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$2,500 Stan Hiemenga Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Judy Hiemenga to honor her late...
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$3,200 Steensma Family Physics and Astronomy Scholarship
Dr. David Steensma and his wife Carol Roede of Wellesley, MA,...
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$2,500 Stephanie L. Dykstra Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Stephanie Dykstra, a...
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$2,900 Stephen P. Beals Family Scholarship
Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Beals established this scholarship in...
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$3,500 Steve and Pam VanderLeest Computer Engineering Scholarship
In gratitude to God for the blessing of a Christian school community and...
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$2,900 Steve and Sue Van't Hof Family Scholarship
Steve and Sue established this scholarship to help promote the interest...
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$3,400 Steve J. and Viola Van Der Weele Scholarship
Steve Van Der Weele taught in the Calvin English Department from 1950 to...
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$3,460 Steven DeRose Family Scholarship
Steven DeRose established this scholarship out of appreciation for the...
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$5,000 Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Steven Michael Zifferblatt was a man who accomplished much in his...
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$2,700 Summer Camp Counselor Scholarship
Sharon Vander Pol established this scholarship in honor of her parents....
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$3,800 Sun Valley Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the work of two specific...
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$3,800 Susan Dykstra Memorial Scholarship
Tom and Lois Dykstra established this scholarship in memory of their...
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$2,500 Susan L. Klein Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established to express Susan’s gratitude to God and...
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$4,800 Susan Lemmen Byker Scholarship
Former Michigan State Senator Gary Byker (Calvin class of 1954) and his...
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$8,450 Tandean Rustandy Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Tandean Rustandy. It is his...
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$3,300 Tara Oskam Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship
Tara Oskam was a kind and compassionate young woman with a listening ear...
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$3,700 Terry Idema Scholarship
Terry Idema ’73, a local Grand Rapids business owner, has a deep respect...
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$3,700 Tetzloff Scholarship
In gratitude for their Calvin education, the Tetzloff family established...
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$5,000 The Potter's House Scholarship
This scholarship was established by an alumni family who has been...
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$3,350 Thedford P. and Ruth I. Dirkse Scholarship
Both Thedord and Ruth Dirkse are graduates of Calvin, class of 1936. Ted...
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$4,100 Theodore A. Rottman Scholarship in Social Justice
This scholarship was established by Gordon and Cathy VanderBrug to honor...
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$5,000 Theodore C. Wagenaar New City Kids Scholarship
Theodore Wagenaar attended Calvin as a first-generation student under...
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$2,200 Theodore C. Wagenaar Sociology Scholarship
Dr. Theodore C. Wagenaar ’70, was greatly influenced by his professors...
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$8,210 Theodore J. Peters Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Theodore J. Peters to...
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$4,700 Thomas and Rosalie Kreulen Scholarship
Dr. Thomas and Rosalie Kreulen established this scholarship for students...
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$7,700 Tom and Marcia Nobel Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
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$7,600 Tom and Marcia Nobel Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
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$5,000 Tom and Marcia Nobel MAcc Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
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$7,600 Tom and Marcia Nobel Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
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$2,600 Tom and Mickie Fox Family Scholarship
The Fox Family has been in the retail jewelry business in Grand Rapids...
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$3,600 Tom and Reca Winkle Family Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Tom and Reca in memory...
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$3,000 Tong Family Scholarship
Dr. Joseph Tong, an alumnus of Calvin from El Monte, CA, established...
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$2,500 Trena Haan Voice Scholarship
Mrs. Trena Haan, a vocal music teacher for more than 60 years, with...
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TBD U-Knighted Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jon ‘87 and Julie ’85 Voskuil out of...
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$2,800 Valk Family Scholarship
Jim (James) and Lorraine Valk both attended Calvin and met there. All...
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$4,500 Van Baak Scholarship in Experimental Physics
Calvin physics professor David Van Baak retired in 2014 after many years...
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$3,700 Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a tribute and a thank offering to...
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$3,300 Van Randwyk Family Scholarship
Dave and Sue Van Randwyk appreciate the broader liberal arts approach...
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$3,650 Van Til Family Special Education Scholarship
The Sam and Judy Van Til family established this scholarship in honor of...
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$3,000 Vander Ark Family Scholarship
The Vander Ark family has a long tradition of commitment and service to...
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$3,300 Vander Griend Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Carolyn Vander Griend who was...
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$3,050 Vander Haagen Family Scholarship for 5th Year Education Students
Mrs. Jane and Mr. David Vander Haagen, Calvin alumni, believe that...
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$3,000 Vander Heide Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Jan and Anne Vander Heide...
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$3,000 Vander Lugt Family Scholarship
In gratitude to God for His many blessings in their lives and as...
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$2,600 Vander Pol Global Development Scholarship
Motivated by concern for the welfare of people in third world countries,...
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$2,500 Vander Steen Graduate Education Scholarship
Dirk and Jean Vander Steen served in the Nigerian mission field for many...
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$4,100 VanderBeek/Palma Piano Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Eleanor Vander Beek Palma,...
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