Our Opportunities
Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 31 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Complete two sections:
- General Application
- 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, such as the Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Award, are available under the “Opportunities” tab.
Awarding Scholarships
Calvin awards scholarships in mid- to late-March for the upcoming academic year.
*Named scholarships are competitive. Automatic consideration does not guarantee an award.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $4,400 |
Van Baak Scholarship in Experimental Physics
Calvin physics professor David Van Baak retired in 2014 after many years...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,150 |
Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a tribute and a thank offering to...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
Van Randwyk Family Scholarship
Dave and Sue Van Randwyk appreciate the broader liberal arts approach...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,500 |
Van Til Family Special Education Scholarship
The Sam and Judy Van Til family established this scholarship in honor of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
Vander Ark Family Scholarship
The Vander Ark family has a long tradition of commitment and service to...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,200 |
Vander Griend Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Carolyn Vander Griend who was...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,650 |
Vander Haagen Family Scholarship for 5th Year Education Students
Mrs. Jane and Mr. David Vander Haagen, Calvin alumni, believe that...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,900 |
Vander Heide Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Jan and Anne Vander Heide...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
Vander Lugt Family Scholarship
In gratitude to God for His many blessings in their lives and as...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Vander Pol Global Development Scholarship
Motivated by concern for the welfare of people in third world countries,...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Vander Steen Graduate Education Scholarship
Dirk and Jean Vander Steen served in the Nigerian mission field for many...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,000 |
VanderBeek/Palma Piano Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Eleanor Vander Beek Palma,...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,500 |
VanderHaagen Family Scholarship for Church Musicians
The VanderHaagen family believe that music is used by the Spirit to...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $1,200 |
Vanderploeg-Edgerly Psychology Scholarship
Gretchen Vanderploeg Edgerly graduated from Calvin in 1977 with a major...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $1,200 |
Vanderploeg-Edgerly Sociology & Social Work Scholarship
Gretchen Vanderploeg Edgerly graduated from Calvin in 1977 with a major...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,950 |
VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. William J....
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,700 |
VandeZande Family Scholarship
The VandeZande family has been blessed by multiple generations of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $5,000 |
Veldhouse Family Scholarship
The Veldhouse family established a legacy of higher Christian education...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,110 |
Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship
Having numerous relatives who have made Christian education their life’s...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,750 |
Verbrugge-Hoogwerf Family Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Verbrugge and Hoogwerf families...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $6,000 |
Vermeer Charitable Foundation Scholarship
The Vermeer Charitable Foundation of Pella, IA, has a long association...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,230 |
Vernon and Johanna Ehlers Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Johanna Ehlers...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
Vibration Research Scholarship
The leadership team at Vibration Research is comprised of a number of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,370 |
Victor VerMeulen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Victor and Mrs. Mildred VerMeulen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,900 |
Voetberg Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Robert D. Voetberg and his late...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,100 |
Voortman Foundation Scholarship
Harry and Ann Voortman have a strong commitment to Christian education...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,000 |
Vrieland Family Business and Music Scholarship
Curtis and the late Nancy Vrieland established this scholarship for...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,200 |
Waalkes Family Scholarship
Calvin has a special place in the hearts of Dutch and Olive Waalkes....
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $5,000 |
Waanders Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Doores and Grada Waanders...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
Waite/Fleischmann Family Scholarship
Frederick (Class of 1972) and Shirley Fleischmann (Class of 1975)...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $1,500 |
Wallace and Marianne Bratt German Study Abroad Scholarship
For nearly thirty years it has been the repeated, grateful witness of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Wallace Bratt and Barbara Carvill German Scholarship
This scholarship was established by two former German majors who were...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,950 |
Walters Family Scholarship
As alumni of Calvin College, John and Diane Walters are strong...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Warners Family of Faith Scholarship
Jim and Sheila Warners both attended Calvin College and deeply value...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Warren and Dorothy Koop Scholarship
Warren and Dorothy Koop were blessed with four sons and each of the four...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,200 |
Watts Family Scholarship
Gifted and determined, William Watts graduated from Calvin in 1997,...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $5,000 |
Wayne and Ruth Dornbush Family Scholarship
Mr. Wayne and Mrs. Ruth Dornbush have been life-long supporters of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $5,550 |
Wesley and Shirley J. Haan Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Wes and Shirley Haan because of...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,300 |
West Michigan Optometric Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a number of optometrists practicing...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
West Michigan Pre-Physical Therapy Scholarship
Several West Michigan physical therapists have joined together to...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Western Africa Scholarship
This scholarship was established by donors who are very grateful for the...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,000; $3,500 |
Westveer Family Scholarship
Because the donors believe that the humanities play a vital role in...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,800 |
Whitney Young Outreach Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the dedication of its founding...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,500 |
Why A Christian College? Scholarship
The Howard Van Mersbergen Family has a deep appreciation for the impact...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,700 |
Wilbur A. Lettinga Family Scholarship
Mr. Wilbur A. Lettinga has been a strong supporter of both South...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,100 |
Wilhemina Kalsbeek Memorial Scholarship
Family and friends of Wilhemina Kalsbeek established this scholarship in...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $4,800 |
Willard and Twylla VanderMolen Nieboer Family Scholarship
Twylla VanderMolen Nieboer (‘62) and Willard Nieboer (’61) established...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
William and Anna Vanden Bosch Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. William Vanden Bosch are grateful for the Lord’s blessings...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $2,000 |
William and Betty Vogelzang Achievement Scholarship
As a high school student prior to World War II, Bill Vogelzang admits...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |
| $3,000 |
William and Gloria Katt Scholarship
William and Gloria Katt established this scholarship to encourage young...
|
Deadline01/31/2025 |