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: 

  1. the General Application and
  2. 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.

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Opportunities Table
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$3,900 Donald E. Pruis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis to honor the...
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$4,450 Donald P. Rhoads Scholarship for International Students
This scholarship was established by Joel and Janis Carpenter to support...
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$2,700 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, Ltd to encourage...
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$3,000 Dorothy and Harry Weller Family Scholarship
Dorothy and Harry Weller established a business and raised their...
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$3,700 Dorothy Duthler Nursing Scholarship
Dorothy Duthler established this nursing scholarship to promote the...
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$3,200 Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Meeuwsen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Bernard and Mrs. Louise Meeuwsen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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$2,700 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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$1,700 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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$4,200 Dr. Bernard J. Ten Broek Biology Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the service of Dr. Bernard Ten...
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$5,250 Dr. Bernard Zylstra, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
Gerrit and Carol Zylstra established this scholarship to honor their...
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$2,200 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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$2,400 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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$2,750 Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Enno Wolthuis, Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College from...
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$3,000 Dr. Glenn Van Dommelen Family Pre-Medical Scholarship
Dr. Glenn VanDommelen, having been in medical practice just short of 40...
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$6,300 Dr. James A. Cook Scholarship
Dr. James Cook was a graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School...
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$3,600 Dr. James Penning Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship, which honors the life and work of Dr....
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$3,400 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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$3,200 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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$5,700 Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams Memorial Scholarship
The family of Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams established this scholarship as a...
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$2,800 Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
The family of the late Dr. Morris Wilderom established this scholarship...
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$3,550 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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$2,500 Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to...
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$2,500 Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Public Health Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to support...
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$2,600 Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Robert Albers for his...
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$2,800 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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$2,700 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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$4,800 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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varies Dutch International Society Interim Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
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varies Dutch International Society Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
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$1,700 Dwight and Sally Fox Hillard Memorial Scholarship
Sally Fox Hillard (c1947) and her husband, Dwight Hillard, valued...
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$2,200 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 CRC in Grand Rapids, MI, has been blessed by many rich...
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$5,700 Eastern Christian School Scholarship
David and Barbara Dykhouse are deeply committed to Christian education. ...
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$4,100 Edgar G. Boeve' Art Scholarship
Through the generosity of alumni and friends, this scholarship honors...
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$3,000 Edna Greenway Scholarship
Dr. Edna Greenway has taught students from elementary school through...
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$3,100 Edward and Carolyn Ditmar Family Scholarship
Jeff DeNooyer ‘80 and his wife Diane Ditmar DeNooyer ex ’77 established...
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$2,500 Edward and Cynthia Berghuis Family Scholarship
Ed and Cyndi Berghuis (Littleton, CO) are strong supporters of Calvin...
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$6,400 Edward and Dorothy Koopman Jaasma Scholarship
Dorothy ’62 and Edward Jaasma are strong supporters of Christian...
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$2,550 Edward and Marvin DeVries Scholarship for Twins
Edward and Marvin DeVries are twin brothers who, together with their...
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$4,000 Edward and Nancy Wasmer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Wasmer....
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$3,000 Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Scholarship
Edward and Hazel Stephenson were strong supporters of higher education...
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$2,700 Edward D. and Jennie VanderBrug Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated in the memory of Edward and Jennie...
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$525 Edward E. Ericson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The family of Edward E. Ericson, Jr. established this scholarship to...
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