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 |
|---|---|---|
| $2,300 |
James E. Smith Scholarship
Gordon Food Service has provided Calvin College with gifts to be used to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,600 |
James J. and Helen A. DeJonge Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established for outstanding voice students....
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,800 |
James L. Kempema Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jean Kempema to honor her late...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| TBD |
James Lamse Memorial German Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a participant in Dr. Lamse’s first...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $4,300 |
James R. Hertel Scholarship
Mr. James Hertel established this scholarship in appreciation for the...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,550 |
James Vander Ark Scholarship
James Vander Ark grew up as a ’preacher’s kid’, which meant moving to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,500 |
Jan D. and Nancy M. Treur Family Scholarship
Jan and Nancy Treur have spent their professional careers working with...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,950 |
Janet D. Van Dyke Education Scholarship
Mrs. Janet D. Van Dyke taught elementary education for 35 years in the...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,720 |
Janice Broekhuizen Music Scholarship
Janice Lou (Woldring) Broekhuizen, an alumna of Calvin, graduated with a...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,450 |
Japanese Student Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis who lived in...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,600 |
Jay and Kathleen Morren Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jay and Kathleen Morren to recognize...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,400 |
Jay and Martina Kuiper Family Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established to demonstrate Jay and Martina Kuiper’s...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $4,200 |
Jean C. Broersma Music Scholarship
The children of Jean C. Broersma established this scholarship to honor...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,150 |
Jeannette and Menno Wolters Family Scholarship
Alexander and Lavonne Wolters Dragt established this scholarship in...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Jelsema Family Scholarship
Russ and Leann Jelsema both attended Calvin College. They established...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra Scholarship
Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra lived to glorify God through their careers...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Jeremiah 29:11 Scholarship
Steven and Kelly Van Singel have two daughters who are both living with...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,700 |
Jerrian (M.D.) and Anna (Terpstra) Van Dellen Geology Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Kenneth J. and Mrs. Pearl Van...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,200 |
Jerry and Judy Cooper Family Scholarship
Jerry and Judy Cooper and their children are deeply committed to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $10,000 |
Jerry and Lynne Granger Family Scholarship
God has blessed Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Lynne Granger with a wonderful...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,400 |
Jim and Ellen Bruinsma Family Scholarship
Jim and Ellen Bruinsma are strong believers in Christian education. ...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $1,910 |
Jim and Ruth Sikkema Family Nursing Scholarship
Jim and Ruth Sikkema established this scholarship in gratitude for the...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,300 |
Jipping Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Ken and Mrs. Joyce Jipping of...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $4,300 |
JoAnn Mellema Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk Mellema of Walnut Creek, CA, in...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,500 |
Joel David Koning Memorial Scholarship
The family of Joel David Koning established this scholarship in loving...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,850 |
Joel M. and Linda L. Zylstra Scholarship
This scholarship was established out of gratitude for the outstanding...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $1,150 |
Johan and Wilma Westra Scholarship
Dr. Johan G. Westra was the first full-time political science professor...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $5,300 |
Johanna Kempers Wyngaarden Art Scholarship
Dr. James B. Wyngaarden of Durham, NC, established this scholarship to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $5,300 |
Johanna Kempers Wyngaarden Music Scholarship
Dr. James B. Wyngaarden established this scholarship to honor his...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,600 |
Johannes and Charlotte Moss Plekker Memorial Scholarship
Mr. John and Mrs. Judith Bielema of Grand Rapids, MI, established this...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,200 |
John A. and Vivian J. Kuiper Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Vivian J. Kuiper and her family...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,600 |
John A. Bolt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor John A. Bolt who was a Calvin...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,000 |
John and Antoinette Ubels Family Scholarship
Mr. John Ubels is a 1948 graduate of Calvin College who taught high...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,600 |
John and Betty Zandee Organ Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,200 |
John and Doris Van Dellen Music Scholarship
John and Doris Van Dellen, brother and sister, are both graduates of...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $5,100 |
John and Dorothy Wiest Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. John and Mrs. Dorothy Wiest to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,200 |
John and Etta VanRandwyk Scholarship
Muskegon Christian, Western Michigan Christian High School, and Calvin...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $4,500 |
John and Gwendolyn Jansma Scholarship
As faithful contributors to Calvin, John and Gwendolyn Jansma...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,600 |
John and Judith Bielema Business Scholarship
As strong supporters of Christian liberal arts education, Mr. John and...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,190 |
John and Lillian Van Oosten Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a result of a bequest to Calvin by...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $1,900 |
John and Lorene Postma Scholarship
As John and Lorene Postma look forward to sending their children to...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,200 |
John and Louise Wagner/Vander Wagen Memorial Scholarship
John Vander Wagen graduated from high school during the Great Depression...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $5,560 |
John and Marge Kuyers Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to encourage students planning a career...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,700 |
John and Marian Vanden Berg Family Scholarship
John and Marian (Zylstra) Vanden Berg are both graduates of Calvin, as...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,400 |
John and Marjorie Cooper Family Scholarship
During their life together, John and Marjorie Cooper cultivated joyful...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $1,800 |
John and Mary Gideon Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by John and Mary Gideon as an...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,700 |
John and Theresa B. Wierenga Family Scholarship
The children of Mr. John and Mrs. Theresa Boes Wierenga established this...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $5,000 |
John and Victoria Tos Family Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
John and Victoria Tos established this scholarship to promote Christian...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $3,400 |
John C. Heerspink Memorial Scholarship
In keeping with the philanthropic and service example set by his...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |
| $2,220 |
John D. and Beth E. Bouws Family Business Scholarship
Dr. John and Mrs. Beth Bouws wish to honor their children who, like...
|
Deadline01/20/2026 |