Our Opportunities
Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 20 (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 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.
| Award | Name | Actions | 
|---|---|---|
| $3,500 | 
    
      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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| $3,150 | 
    
      Thedford P. and Ruth I. Dirkse Scholarship
    
     
      Both Thedord and Ruth Dirkse are graduates of Calvin, class of 1936. Ted...
     
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| $4,030 | 
    
      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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| $2,000 | 
    
      Theodore C. Wagenaar Sociology Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. Theodore C. Wagenaar ’70, was greatly influenced by his professors...
     
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| $7,850 | 
    
      Theodore J. Peters Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by the late Mr. Theodore J. Peters to...
     
   | 
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| $4,400 | 
    
      Thomas and Rosalie Kreulen Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. Thomas and Rosalie Kreulen established this scholarship for students...
     
   | 
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| $7,200 | 
    
      Tom and Marcia Nobel Accounting Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
     
   | 
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| $7,200 | 
    
      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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| $7,200 | 
    
      Tom and Marcia Nobel Music Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness...
     
   | 
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| $2,500 | 
    
      Tom and Mickie Fox Family Scholarship
    
     
      The Fox Family has been in the retail jewelry business in Grand Rapids...
     
   | 
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| $3,400 | 
    
      Tom and Reca Winkle Family Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by the family of Tom and Reca in memory...
     
   | 
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| $2,800 | 
    
      Tong Family Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. Joseph Tong, an alumnus of Calvin from El Monte, CA, established...
     
   | 
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| $3,500 | 
    
      Trans-Racial Adoptee Scholarship
    
     
      Supporters of this scholarship attended Calvin College, as did their...
     
   | 
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| $2,400 | 
    
      Trena Haan Voice Scholarship
    
     
      Mrs. Trena Haan, a vocal music teacher for more than 60 years, with...
     
   | 
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| $4,000 | 
    
      U-Knighted Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Jon ‘87 and Julie ’85 Voskuil out of...
     
   | 
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| $2,500 | 
    
      Valk Family Scholarship
    
     
      Jim (James) and Lorraine Valk both attended Calvin and met there. All...
     
   | 
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| $4,200 | 
    
      Van Baak Scholarship in Experimental Physics
    
     
      Calvin physics professor David Van Baak retired in 2014 after many years...
     
   | 
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| $4,140 | 
    
      Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established as a tribute and a thank offering to...
     
   | 
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| $3,100 | 
    
      Van Randwyk Family Scholarship
    
     
      Dave and Sue Van Randwyk appreciate the broader liberal arts approach...
     
   | 
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| $3,500 | 
    
      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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| $3,200 | 
    
      Vander Griend Voice Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Mrs. Carolyn Vander Griend who was...
     
   | 
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| $2,810 | 
    
      Vander Haagen Family Scholarship for 5th Year Education Students
    
     
      Mrs. Jane and Mr. David Vander Haagen, Calvin alumni, believe that...
     
   | 
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| $2,920 | 
    
      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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| $2,500 | 
    
      Vander Pol Global Development Scholarship
    
     
      Motivated by concern for the welfare of people in third world countries,...
     
   | 
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| $1,125 | 
    
      Vander Steen Graduate Education Scholarship
    
     
      Dirk and Jean Vander Steen served in the Nigerian mission field for many...
     
   | 
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| $4,000 | 
    
      VanderBeek/Palma Piano Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established in honor of Eleanor Vander Beek Palma,...
     
   | 
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| $3,500 | 
    
      VanderHaagen Family Scholarship for Church Musicians
    
     
      The VanderHaagen family believe that music is used by the Spirit to...
     
   | 
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| $1,200 | 
    
      Vanderploeg-Edgerly Psychology Scholarship
    
     
      Gretchen Vanderploeg Edgerly graduated from Calvin in 1977 with a major...
     
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| $1,200 | 
    
      Vanderploeg-Edgerly Sociology & Social Work Scholarship
    
     
      Gretchen Vanderploeg Edgerly graduated from Calvin in 1977 with a major...
     
   | 
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| $3,100 | 
    
      VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. William J....
     
   | 
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| $2,700 | 
    
      VandeZande Family Scholarship
    
     
      The VandeZande family has been blessed by multiple generations of...
     
   | 
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| $5,000 | 
    
      Veldhouse Family Scholarship
    
     
      The Veldhouse family established a legacy of higher Christian education...
     
   | 
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| $3,100 | 
    
      Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship
    
     
      Having numerous relatives who have made Christian education their life’s...
     
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| $3,950 | 
    
      Verbrugge-Hoogwerf Family Education Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by the Verbrugge and Hoogwerf families...
     
   | 
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| $6,000 | 
    
      Vermeer Charitable Foundation Scholarship
    
     
      The Vermeer Charitable Foundation of Pella, IA, has a long association...
     
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| $4,400 | 
    
      Vernon and Johanna Ehlers Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Dr. Vernon and Mrs. Johanna Ehlers...
     
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| $3,000 | 
    
      Vibration Research Scholarship
    
     
      The leadership team at Vibration Research is comprised of a number of...
     
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| $3,600 | 
    
      Victor VerMeulen Medical Scholarship
    
     
      Dr. Victor and Mrs. Mildred VerMeulen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
     
   | 
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| $2,900 | 
    
      Voetberg Memorial Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by Robert D. Voetberg and his late...
     
   | 
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| $4,500 | 
    
      Vrieland Family Business and Music Scholarship
    
     
      Curtis and the late Nancy Vrieland established this scholarship for...
     
   | 
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| $3,360 | 
    
      Waalkes Family Scholarship
    
     
      Calvin has a special place in the hearts of Dutch and Olive Waalkes....
     
   | 
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| $5,000 | 
    
      Waanders Family Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established in memory of Doores and Grada Waanders...
     
   | 
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| $3,000 | 
    
      Waite/Fleischmann Family Scholarship
    
     
      Frederick (Class of 1972) and Shirley Fleischmann (Class of 1975)...
     
   | 
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| $1,700 | 
    
      Wallace and Marianne Bratt German Study Abroad Scholarship
    
     
      For nearly thirty years it has been the repeated, grateful witness of...
     
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| $2,500 | 
    
      Wallace Bratt and Barbara Carvill German Scholarship
    
     
      This scholarship was established by two former German majors who were...
     
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