Our Opportunities

Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 31 (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, 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.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$5,000 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarship
Jeremy and Michelle Louters established this scholarship to help Calvin...
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TBD Do Your Best Scholarship
Ray and Joyce Steigenga are grateful for the education their children...
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$3,900 Don and Carol J. Holtrop Family Scholarship
As faithful advocates of Calvin University’s Christian liberal arts...
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$5,200 Don and Carrie Vermeer Scholarship in Geography
This scholarship was established through a gift from Don Vermeer and his...
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$3,000 Don and Evonne Plantinga Scholarship in English, Philosophy, or Computer Science
Don and Evonne Plantinga established this scholarship to encourage...
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$2,500 Don VanWoerkom Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Don VanWoerkom. Don...
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$5,800 Donald and Judith Westra Family Scholarship
Donald and Judith Westra established this scholarship to provide...
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$3,200 Donald and Kathleen Molewyk Family Scholarship
In gratitude to God for His many blessings in their lives and as life...
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$2,000 Donald and Marie Boersma Family Scholarship in Social Work
The Boersma family have long believed that well-trained Christian social...
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$4,100 Donald E. Pruis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis to honor the...
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$4,800 Donald P. Rhoads Scholarship for International Students
This scholarship was established by Joel and Janis Carpenter to support...
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$2,800 Donna T. and Louis H. Hekman Scholarship
Donna and Louis Hekman graduated from Calvin College in 1940. Louis...
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$4,000 Doris Tuinstra Cross Cultural Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Doris Tuinstra, a businesswoman from...
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$2,750 DornerWorks Computer/Software Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was established by DornerWorks, an electronics...
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$3,500 Dorothy Duthler Nursing Scholarship
Dorothy Duthler established this nursing scholarship to promote the...
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$3,300 Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Meeuwsen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Bernard and Mrs. Louise Meeuwsen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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$2,800 Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
Harvey and Fran Bratt, medical doctor and registered nurse,...
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$5,000 Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Dr. and Mrs. Lee S....
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$1,800 Dr. and Mrs. William J. Yonker Scholarship
The Yonker Fund grants annual scholarships for Calvin students who...
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$2,400 Dr. Barney Steen Scholarship for Physical Education
Through the generosity of Gerrit and Agnes Hennink, as well as other...
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$5,000 Dr. Bernard J. Ten Broek Biology Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the service of Dr. Bernard Ten...
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$5,100 Dr. Bernard Zylstra, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
Gerrit and Carol Zylstra established this scholarship to honor their...
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$2,300 Dr. Corwin G. and Ina June VanderVeer Family Medical Scholarship
Dr. Corwin G. and Mrs. Ina June VanderVeer and their children...
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$2,500 Dr. David H. and Mrs. Iren Freeman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by John Freeman through an estate gift...
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$2,500 Dr. Donald H. Bouma Scholarship in Sociology and Social Work
Dr. Donald H. Bouma was Calvin’s first professor of sociology. Dr. Bouma...
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$2,700 Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Enno Wolthuis, Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College from...
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$3,500 Dr. Glenn Van Dommelen Family Pre-Medical Scholarship
Dr. Glenn VanDommelen, having been in medical practice just short of 40...
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$6,500 Dr. James A. Cook Scholarship
Dr. James Cook was a graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School...
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$3,700 Dr. James Penning Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship, which honors the life and work of Dr....
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$3,620 Dr. John H. and Gladys A. Bratt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Dr. John H. and Mrs....
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$3,500 Dr. Karen A. Cooper and Dr. Clifford S. Cho Family Scholarship
Karen Cooper and Cliff Cho established this scholarship out of gratitude...
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$5,850 Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams Memorial Scholarship
The family of Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams established this scholarship as a...
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$2,900 Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
The family of the late Dr. Morris Wilderom established this scholarship...
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$3,650 Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirkse Health Care Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirks of...
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$3,200 Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to...
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$3,200 Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Public Health Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to support...
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$4,000 Dr. Randall and Linda Wolthuis Psychology Scholarship
Randy and Linda Wolthuis, both class of 1976, established this...
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$2,500 Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker Entrada Scholarship
Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker ‘91 served Calvin University in key roles that...
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$2,700 Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Robert Albers for his...
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$2,920 Dr. Robert J. Blok Scholarship
In appreciation for the excellent education received at Calvin College...
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$3,000 Dr. Roger A. and Bradley J. Hoekstra Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Janice Veenstra and her daughters established this scholarship in...
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$4,400 Dr. Sandra E. Klassen Memorial Scholarship
Established by David Klassen (‘74) and Dr. Brian Klassen (’07), this...
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$2,820 Dr. Vincent P., Jr. and Alida W. Miller Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Vincent P. and Alida W. Miller...
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$3,400 Dr. Ward C. and Mrs. Myrna Stienstra Scholarship
Ward and Myrna Stienstra are committed to Christian education and...
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$2,500 Drs. Richard James and Susan Beving Strikwerda Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Drs. Richard and Susan Strikwerda to...
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TBD Dutch International Society Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
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TBD Dutch International Society Study Abroad Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
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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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$1,800 Earl Strikwerda Memorial Scholarship
Memorial contributions from the relatives and friends of Professor Earl...
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$2,500 Eastern Ave. CRC China Scholarship
Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, MI, has been...
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