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 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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