Our Opportunities
Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 20 (11:59 p.m. ET).
Complete two sections:
- General Application
- 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 selects scholarship recipients beginning in late winter and continuing throughout the spring for the following academic year.
*Named scholarships are competitive. Automatic consideration does not guarantee an award.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $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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| $3,100 |
Elsa Cortina Scholarship
Faculty, friends and alumni of the Spanish Department established this...
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| $2,110 |
Emerson Family Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. James Emerson of Santa Barbara, CA, established this...
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| $2,500 |
Epistemic Humility Scholarship
This award supports philosophy students who see wisdom as a practice of...
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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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| $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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| $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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| $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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| $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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| $2,550 |
G. Jack Cooper Memorial Scholarship
G. Jack Cooper was a pioneer in the modular office furniture industry. ...
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| $2,800 |
Gabrielse Scholarship
Gerald Gabrielse and his wife Ellen established this scholarship to...
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| $3,720 |
Garry and Gladys Schuil Family Business Scholarship
In 2009, Gladys Schuil established this business scholarship in memory...
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| $4,200 |
Gayla R. Witte Oratorio Scholarship
Rev. Wilmer R. and Ruth J. Witte established this scholarship in loving...
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| $2,500 |
Gelderloos Family Kinesiology Scholarship
Barb Gelderloos ’68 and her family value physical activity as an...
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| $1,500 |
Gelderloos Family Study Abroad Scholarship
As an avid traveler, Barb Gelderloos established this scholarship to...
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| $500 |
Gelderloos Family Study Abroad Summer Intensive Scholarship
As an avid traveler, Barb Gelderloos established this scholarship to...
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| $9,300 |
Genevieve and Alan I. Gebben Memorial Scholarship for Biology
Alan and Genevieve Gebben are Calvin graduates who have invested their...
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| $10,500 |
George and Gayle Hommes Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by George and Gayle Hommes of Fairhope,...
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| $5,000 |
George and Sena Houtman Memorial Scholarship
George and Sena Houtman had a lifelong commitment to and interest in...
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| $2,000 |
George and Theresa Triezenberg Family Scholarship
George Triezenberg established this scholarship on the occasion of his...
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| $3,780 |
George J. Van Wesep Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Richard DeVos of Ada, MI, established this scholarship in...
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| $8,000 |
Gerald and Adriana Zylstra Piano Scholarship
The Music Department received contributions from the estate of Gerald S....
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| $4,800 |
Gerald and Jessica Vander Wall Scholarship
Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Jessica Vander Wall of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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| $3,500 |
Gerald and Joyce De Nooyer Family Scholarship
Mr. Gerald and Mrs. Joyce De Nooyer of Kalamazoo, MI, are both alumni of...
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| $3,800 |
Gerald DeVries, Eastside Christian School Scholarship
This scholarship was established to improve the opportunity for Eastside...
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| $2,510 |
Gerald L. Klein Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Beatrice Klein established this scholarship in memory of her late...
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| $2,000 |
Geraldine Vogelzang Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the extended family and friends of...
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| $3,100 |
Gerrit, Beulah, and Robert Dragt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Gerrit, Mrs. Beulah,...
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