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:
- the General Application and
- 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.
Award | Name | Actions |
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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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Ended |
$4,450 |
Donald P. Rhoads Scholarship for International Students
This scholarship was established by Joel and Janis Carpenter to support...
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Ended |
$2,700 |
Donna T. and Louis H. Hekman Scholarship
Donna and Louis Hekman graduated from Calvin College in 1940. Louis...
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Ended |
$4,000 |
Doris Tuinstra Cross Cultural Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Doris Tuinstra, a businesswoman from...
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Ended |
$2,750 |
DornerWorks Computer/Software Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was established by DornerWorks, Ltd to encourage...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Dorothy and Harry Weller Family Scholarship
Dorothy and Harry Weller established a business and raised their...
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Ended |
$3,700 |
Dorothy Duthler Nursing Scholarship
Dorothy Duthler established this nursing scholarship to promote the...
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Ended |
$3,200 |
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Meeuwsen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Bernard and Mrs. Louise Meeuwsen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
|
Ended |
$2,700 |
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
Harvey and Fran Bratt, medical doctor and registered nurse,...
|
Ended |
$5,000 |
Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Dr. and Mrs. Lee S....
|
Ended |
$1,700 |
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Yonker Scholarship
The Yonker Fund grants annual scholarships for Calvin students who...
|
Ended |
$2,400 |
Dr. Barney Steen Scholarship for Physical Education
Through the generosity of Gerrit and Agnes Hennink, as well as other...
|
Ended |
$4,200 |
Dr. Bernard J. Ten Broek Biology Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the service of Dr. Bernard Ten...
|
Ended |
$5,250 |
Dr. Bernard Zylstra, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
Gerrit and Carol Zylstra established this scholarship to honor their...
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Ended |
$2,200 |
Dr. Corwin G. and Ina June VanderVeer Family Medical Scholarship
Dr. Corwin G. and Mrs. Ina June VanderVeer and their children...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Dr. David H. and Mrs. Iren Freeman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by John Freeman through an estate gift...
|
Ended |
$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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Ended |
$2,750 |
Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Enno Wolthuis, Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College from...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Dr. Glenn Van Dommelen Family Pre-Medical Scholarship
Dr. Glenn VanDommelen, having been in medical practice just short of 40...
|
Ended |
$6,300 |
Dr. James A. Cook Scholarship
Dr. James Cook was a graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School...
|
Ended |
$3,600 |
Dr. James Penning Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship, which honors the life and work of Dr....
|
Ended |
$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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Ended |
$3,200 |
Dr. Karen A. Cooper and Dr. Clifford S. Cho Family Scholarship
Karen Cooper and Cliff Cho established this scholarship out of gratitude...
|
Ended |
$5,700 |
Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams Memorial Scholarship
The family of Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams established this scholarship as a...
|
Ended |
$2,800 |
Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
The family of the late Dr. Morris Wilderom established this scholarship...
|
Ended |
$3,550 |
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirkse Health Care Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirks of...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Tami VanVeldhuisen Public Health Scholarship
Dr. Paul and Tami VanVeldhuisen established this scholarship to support...
|
Ended |
$2,600 |
Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Robert Albers for his...
|
Ended |
$2,800 |
Dr. Robert J. Blok Scholarship
In appreciation for the excellent education received at Calvin College...
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Ended |
$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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Ended |
$2,700 |
Dr. Vincent P., Jr. and Alida W. Miller Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Vincent P. and Alida W. Miller...
|
Ended |
$4,800 |
Dr. Ward C. and Mrs. Myrna Stienstra Scholarship
Ward and Myrna Stienstra are committed to Christian education and...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Drs. Richard James and Susan Beving Strikwerda Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Drs. Richard and Susan Strikwerda to...
|
Ended |
varies |
Dutch International Society Interim Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
|
Ended |
varies |
Dutch International Society Scholarship
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, the Dutch International Society (DIS) is an...
|
Ended |
$1,700 |
Dwight and Sally Fox Hillard Memorial Scholarship
Sally Fox Hillard (c1947) and her husband, Dwight Hillard, valued...
|
Ended |
$2,200 |
Earl Strikwerda Memorial Scholarship
Memorial contributions from the relatives and friends of Professor Earl...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Eastern Ave. CRC China Scholarship
Eastern Avenue CRC in Grand Rapids, MI, has been blessed by many rich...
|
Ended |
$5,700 |
Eastern Christian School Scholarship
David and Barbara Dykhouse are deeply committed to Christian education. ...
|
Ended |
$4,100 |
Edgar G. Boeve' Art Scholarship
Through the generosity of alumni and friends, this scholarship honors...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Edna Greenway Scholarship
Dr. Edna Greenway has taught students from elementary school through...
|
Ended |
$3,100 |
Edward and Carolyn Ditmar Family Scholarship
Jeff DeNooyer ‘80 and his wife Diane Ditmar DeNooyer ex ’77 established...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Edward and Cynthia Berghuis Family Scholarship
Ed and Cyndi Berghuis (Littleton, CO) are strong supporters of Calvin...
|
Ended |
$6,400 |
Edward and Dorothy Koopman Jaasma Scholarship
Dorothy ’62 and Edward Jaasma are strong supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$2,550 |
Edward and Marvin DeVries Scholarship for Twins
Edward and Marvin DeVries are twin brothers who, together with their...
|
Ended |
$4,000 |
Edward and Nancy Wasmer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Wasmer....
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Ended |
$3,000 |
Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Scholarship
Edward and Hazel Stephenson were strong supporters of higher education...
|
Ended |
$2,700 |
Edward D. and Jennie VanderBrug Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated in the memory of Edward and Jennie...
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Ended |
$525 |
Edward E. Ericson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The family of Edward E. Ericson, Jr. established this scholarship to...
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Ended |