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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$2,500 |
Edward and Cynthia Berghuis Family Scholarship
Ed and Cyndi Berghuis (Littleton, CO) are strong supporters of Calvin...
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Ended |
$6,900 |
Edward and Dorothy Koopman Jaasma Scholarship
Dorothy ’62 and Edward Jaasma are strong supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$2,700 |
Edward and Marvin DeVries Scholarship for Twins
Edward and Marvin DeVries are twin brothers who, together with their...
|
Ended |
$4,100 |
Edward and Nancy Wasmer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Wasmer....
|
Ended |
$3,100 |
Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Scholarship
Edward and Hazel Stephenson were strong supporters of higher education...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Edward D. and Jennie VanderBrug Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated in the memory of Edward and Jennie...
|
Ended |
$500 |
Edward E. Ericson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The family of Edward E. Ericson, Jr. established this scholarship to...
|
Ended |
$3,950 |
Edward W. Berends Memorial Business Scholarship
Edward W. Berends saw his role in business and within the wider...
|
Ended |
$3,950 |
Edward W. Berends Memorial Economics Scholarship
Edward W. Berends saw his role in business and within the wider...
|
Ended |
$2,900 |
Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland to enable...
|
Ended |
$1,320 |
Edwin J. and Elaine F. Van Kley History Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Elaine Van Kley to encourage young...
|
Ended |
$1,700 |
Edyth S. Plantinga Memorial Scholarship
Diane Vander Pol established this scholarship to honor her aunt who...
|
Ended |
$3,350; $3,500 |
Eelkema Family Scholarship
Sid and Alyda Eelkema of Oak Harbor, WA, established this scholarship in...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Elizabeth and Wesley DeYoung Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Elizabeth and Wesley...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Elliott Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Lorraine Elliott. It is her...
|
Ended |
$1,400 |
Elmer and Marie Van Beek Family Scholarship
Marie Van Beek established this scholarship in loving memory of her...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Scholarship
Members of Elmhurst CRC in Elmhurst, IL, established this scholarship to...
|
Ended |
$2,120 |
Emerson Minority Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. James Emerson of Santa Barbara, CA, established this...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Endurance Scholarship
The goal of this scholarship is to empower and equip African American...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Eric and Nancy Evenhuis Family Scholarship
Eric and Nancy Evenhuis have been lifelong supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$5,900 |
Eric and Wendy Van Vugt Urban Education Scholarship
The family of Eric and Wendy Van Vugt establish this scholarship in...
|
Ended |
$3,500 |
Ernest Van Vugt Family Scholarship
Ernest Van Vugt (1922-1992) was a distinguished Professor of Latin and...
|
Ended |
$3,220 |
Ervina Boeve' Scholarship for Theatre Arts
Through the generosity of former students and friends, this scholarship...
|
Ended |
$3,000 |
Eugene and Joan Deur Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Eugene and Joan Deur. Mr....
|
Ended |
$15,000 |
Eugene and Lois Miller Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Eugene and Lois Miller to provide...
|
Ended |
$3,400 |
Ezekiel James Scott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a nursing student in loving memory...
|
Ended |
$6,100 |
F.F. Carl Heule, Sr. Scholarship
Paul and Rose Heule would like to honor their father, F.F. Carl Heule,...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Faith Church Scholarship
This scholarship was established by members of Faith Reformed Church in...
|
Ended |
$4,000 |
Faith Works Scholarship
Mike and Gayle Van Gessel have had a long time relationship with the...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Faye DeMeester Ysseldyke Nursing Scholarship
Faye DeMeester Ysseldyke attended Calvin College in the mid 1960’s and...
|
Ended |
$7,300 |
Find Us Faithful - The Lester and Gladys DeVries Family Scholarship
In celebration of their parents’ 55th wedding anniversary, the children...
|
Ended |
$8,075 |
Florence G. Kuipers Scholarship
Dr. Florence Kuipers is an alumna of Calvin who, through her work with...
|
Ended |
$3,500 |
Florence Kuipers Christian Missionary Scholarship
This scholarship was provided through the estate of Dr. Florence Kuipers...
|
Ended |
$2,600 |
Florence M. and Thomas F. Caldon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a prospective student who expresses...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
forte Scholarship
Paul J. Rozeboom, P.E., and Sue A. Jager Rozeboom, Ph.D. recognize that...
|
Ended |
$4,300 |
Francis and Trena Lieuwen Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tim and Rinda Lieuwen in honor of...
|
Ended |
$4,400 |
Frank and Bernice Deppe Family Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Deppe have been longtime supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$3,860 |
Frank and Bernice Deppe International Student Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Deppe have been faithful and dedicated supporters of...
|
Ended |
$5,200 |
Frank and Bernice Hiskes Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Iwema Hiskes were life-long supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$1,740 |
Frank and Esther DeVos Family Scholarship
Mr. Frank and Mrs. Esther DeVos established this scholarship as an...
|
Ended |
$2,600 |
Frank and Helen Veldhuizen Memorial Scholarship
Frank and Helen Veldhuizen were committed supporters of Christian...
|
Ended |
$1,770 |
Fred and Carol Van Den Bosch Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Den Bosch of Holland, MI, established this...
|
Ended |
varies |
Friends of Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received from Calvin Music Department alumni and...
|
Ended |
$5,100 |
G. Jack Cooper Memorial Scholarship
G. Jack Cooper was a pioneer in the modular office furniture industry. ...
|
Ended |
$2,800 |
Gabrielse Scholarship
Gerald Gabrielse and his wife Ellen established this scholarship to...
|
Ended |
$3,700 |
Garry and Gladys Schuil Family Business Scholarship
In 2009, Gladys Schuil established this business scholarship in memory...
|
Ended |
$4,000 |
Gayla R. Witte Oratorio Scholarship
Rev. Wilmer R. and Ruth J. Witte established this scholarship in loving...
|
Ended |
$2,500 |
Gelderloos Family Kinesiology Scholarship
Barb Gelderloos ’68 and her family value physical activity as an...
|
Ended |
$500 |
Gelderloos Family Study Abroad Summer Intensive Scholarship
As an avid traveler, Barb Gelderloos established this scholarship to...
|
Ended |
$8,600 |
Genevieve and Alan I. Gebben Memorial Scholarship for Biology
Alan and Genevieve Gebben are Calvin graduates who have invested their...
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Ended |