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
$2,750 Eastern Christian School Scholarship
David and Barbara Dykhouse are deeply committed to Christian education. ...
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$2,450 Ed and Betty Gerritsen Family Scholarship
James Gerritsen and Beth McKee established this scholarship in memory of...
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$5,000 Ed and Carol Blankespoor Scholarship
This scholarship was established to support students with financial need...
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$4,200 Edgar G. Boeve' Art Scholarship
Through the generosity of alumni and friends, this scholarship honors...
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$3,200 Edna Greenway Scholarship
Dr. Edna Greenway has taught students from elementary school through...
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$3,500 Edward and Carolyn Ditmar Family Scholarship
Jeff DeNooyer ‘80 and his wife Diane Ditmar DeNooyer ex ’77 established...
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TBD Edward and Cynthia Berghuis Family Scholarship
Ed and Cyndi Berghuis (Littleton, CO) are strong supporters of Calvin...
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$7,200 Edward and Dorothy Koopman Jaasma Scholarship
Dorothy ’62 and Edward Jaasma are strong supporters of Christian...
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$2,820 Edward and Marvin DeVries Scholarship for Twins
Edward and Marvin DeVries are twin brothers who, together with their...
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$4,100 Edward and Nancy Wasmer Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Edward and Mrs. Nancy Wasmer....
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$3,080 Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Scholarship
Edward and Hazel Stephenson were strong supporters of higher education...
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$3,100 Edward D. and Jennie VanderBrug Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is dedicated in the memory of Edward and Jennie...
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$550 Edward E. Ericson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
The family of Edward E. Ericson, Jr. established this scholarship to...
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$4,000 Edward W. Berends Memorial Business Scholarship
Edward W. Berends saw his role in business and within the wider...
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$4,000 Edward W. Berends Memorial Economics Scholarship
Edward W. Berends saw his role in business and within the wider...
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$2,900 Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland to enable...
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$1,400 Edwin J. and Elaine F. Van Kley History Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Elaine Van Kley to encourage young...
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$1,710 Edyth S. Plantinga Memorial Scholarship
Diane Vander Pol established this scholarship to honor her aunt who...
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$3,350; $3,500 Eelkema Family Scholarship
Sid and Alyda Eelkema of Oak Harbor, WA, established this scholarship in...
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$2,500 Elizabeth and Wesley DeYoung Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Elizabeth and Wesley...
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$3,000 Elliott Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Lorraine Elliott. It is her...
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$1,500 Elmer and Marie Van Beek Family Scholarship
Marie Van Beek established this scholarship in loving memory of her...
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$2,500 Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church Scholarship
Members of Elmhurst CRC in Elmhurst, IL, established this scholarship to...
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$2,110 Emerson Family Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. James Emerson of Santa Barbara, CA, established this...
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$3,000 Endurance Scholarship
The goal of this scholarship is to empower and equip African American...
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$3,000 Eric and Nancy Evenhuis Family Scholarship
Eric and Nancy Evenhuis have been lifelong supporters of Christian...
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$3,300 Eric and Wendy Van Vugt Urban Education Scholarship
The family of Eric and Wendy Van Vugt establish this scholarship in...
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$3,800 Ernest Van Vugt Family Scholarship
Ernest Van Vugt (1922-1992) was a distinguished Professor of Latin and...
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$3,200 Ervina Boeve' Scholarship for Theatre Arts
Through the generosity of former students and friends, this scholarship...
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$3,800 Eugene and Joan Deur Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Eugene and Joan Deur. Mr....
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$15,000 Eugene and Lois Miller Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Eugene and Lois Miller to provide...
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$10,000 Excellence in Accounting Scholarship
A sound knowledge of accounting is a foundation that is beneficial...
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$3,500 Ezekiel James Scott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a nursing student in loving memory...
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$6,100 F.F. Carl Heule, Sr. Scholarship
Paul and Rose Heule would like to honor their father, F.F. Carl Heule,...
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$2,500 Faith Church Scholarship
This scholarship was established by members of Faith Reformed Church in...
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$3,850 Faith Works Scholarship
Mike and Gayle Van Gessel have had a long time relationship with the...
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$2,500 Faye DeMeester Ysseldyke Nursing Scholarship
Faye DeMeester Ysseldyke attended Calvin College in the mid 1960’s and...
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$3,800 Find Us Faithful - The Lester and Gladys DeVries Family Scholarship
In celebration of their parents’ 55th wedding anniversary, the children...
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$4,000 Florence G. Kuipers Scholarship
Dr. Florence Kuipers is an alumna of Calvin who, through her work with...
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$3,500 Florence Kuipers Christian Missionary Scholarship
This scholarship was provided through the estate of Dr. Florence Kuipers...
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$2,600 Florence M. and Thomas F. Caldon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a prospective student who expresses...
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$2,500 forte Scholarship
Paul J. Rozeboom, P.E., and Sue A. Jager Rozeboom, Ph.D. recognize that...
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$4,000 Francis and Trena Lieuwen Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Tim and Rinda Lieuwen in honor of...
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$4,600 Frank and Bernice Deppe Family Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Deppe have been longtime supporters of Christian...
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$3,900 Frank and Bernice Deppe International Student Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Deppe have been faithful and dedicated supporters of...
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$5,400 Frank and Bernice Hiskes Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Iwema Hiskes were life-long supporters of Christian...
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$1,700 Frank and Esther DeVos Family Scholarship
Mr. Frank and Mrs. Esther DeVos established this scholarship as an...
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$2,600 Frank and Helen Veldhuizen Memorial Scholarship
Frank and Helen Veldhuizen were committed supporters of Christian...
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$1,120 Fred and Carol Van Den Bosch Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Den Bosch of Holland, MI, established this...
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varies Friends of Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received from Calvin Music Department alumni and...
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