Mr. Gordon and Mrs. Joan DeWall of Fruitport, MI established this scholarship in memory of their son, Brian, who was tragically killed in an automobile accident during his senior year at Calvin.

This scholarship was established to express the gratitude of Gordon and Joyce Van Beek of Spring Lake, MI, for God’s many blessings throughout their lives. Mr. Van Beek and three of his children attended Calvin College. Mr. and Mrs. Van Beek have volunteered...

This scholarship has been established by the Gordon Buter Family of Grand Rapids, Michigan, for students in Business Administration. The Buters’ love for Calvin has been demonstrated by the financial support they have provided to the college over the years. In...

The family of Gordon J. Spykman establishes this scholarship to honor the life, work, and convictions of their dear husband, brother and father. The Gordon and Eleanor Spykman Memorial Scholarship encourages students to explore the implications of Jesus Christ’s...

As a 25 year old Calvin College instructor, Gordon J. VanderBrug believed that computers were vital to a college education. As a result, during the 1968-1969 academic year, he taught the first computer science class in the college’s history. Undeterred by the fact...

This scholarship was established to honor Anna Bruinsma, wife of Henry J. Bruinsma. Anna, class of 1906, was one of the first twelve women to graduate from Calvin when it began offering a three-year teaching degree (1905, 1906). She loved music in all its forms. ...

Grace Dykstra was raised in the Roseland area of Chicago and attended Calvin for one year, 1929 1930. Because of the Depression she was not able to complete her degree program. Nonetheless, she maintained a keen interest in effective communications and was active...

This scholarship was established by The Gratitude Foundation out of love for Christian education and the desire to help international students.

Nicki Hermance – our sister, daughter, wife, mom – leaves an enormous nursing legacy as she celebrated many years of bedside nursing. She would know exactly the right way of building up others at work and being able to teach as she poured into the lives of the many...

This scholarship was established by a family who feels grateful for the education they have received from Calvin University and would like to help other students achieve their educational goals at Calvin.

In deep appreciation for the quality education that they received at Calvin College, Greg and Joan Uitvlugt (both ’78) and their children, Anne (’04), Jeffery (’07), Christopher (’10), and Mitchell (’12), have established this Presidential Scholarship to enable a...

Greg te Velde ’80 is a faithful supporter of Calvin College and is grateful for the impact of the Calvin community in his life and the lives of two of his four children, Allison ’09 and Carson ’12. Greg has established this scholarship to provide opportunities for...

Mr. Hanford Lawson established this scholarship in honor of his wife Hazel, a dedicated wife, mother and volunteer. Since Hazel truly enjoyed teaching young children, this scholarship will be awarded to a student who has an interest in early childhood education. In...

This scholarship was established by a participant in Dr. Lamse’s first interim and a former office employee to honor Dr. Lamse and to assist students with funding costs of the German interim abroad. Dr. James Lamse was both profoundly passionate about teaching...

This scholarship was established by Hank and Marcia Snapper, both Calvin alumni currently residing in Long Beach, California. They wish to encourage students from Southern California to attend Calvin College.

Harold Geerdes has made a significant contribution to thousands of young people as a teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School and at Calvin College. Many have benefited from his loving, professional leadership as band director, choir director, orchestra...

The family of Harold and Judy Hiemstra establish this scholarship to honor their parents’ commitment to Christian education and their love of Calvin College.  Harold attended Calvin College and Seminary and their four children were blessed to graduate from Calvin. ...

This scholarship was established by Harold and Julia Kraker to assist business and accounting students continue their studies at Calvin. They made a decision to honor students in the Business and Accounting programs because their son-in-law was a professor of...

This scholarship was established by Harold and Julia Kraker to provide assistance to nursing students who are in financial need. One of their daughters is an RN and two of their granddaughters graduated from Calvin’s nursing program.

Harold VandenBosch ‘71 and Linda Schoon VandenBosch ‘72 establish this scholarship out of their deep appreciation for Calvin University and Christian education. Both Herk and Linda, as well as two of their children, are graduates of Calvin. While a Calvin student,...

Harold (’48) and Louise (‘46) Feringa spent their childhood years living two blocks from each other; both attended Creston Christian (elementary) School and Grand Rapids Christian High School. However, it was not until Louise served as organist at Creston Christian...

Dale and Marcia Cooper establish this scholarship to honor the memory of Marcia’s mother and to assist a student in the Congregational and Ministry Studies Department. “Grandma D”, as they affectionately called her, deeply loved each of her children and grandchildren...

This scholarship was established by Harry and Ann Voortman. Mr. and Mrs. Voortman have a strong commitment to Christian education rooted in the Reformed tradition and a deep conviction that Christian education is important. They also desire to help those from their...

Mr. Harry and Mrs. Barb Kampenga established this scholarship in honor of their parents, Mr. Cornelius and Mrs. Marian Joosse.

Mrs. Bernice Vermeer and family establish this award to honor the life and legacy of the late Harry G. Vermeer. Following his education at Calvin College (1951), Harry pursued many interests but none more fervently than his work. Harry was a very spiritual and...

Rose and Harry Bloem have been long-time supporters of Christian education. In addition, they have had a lengthy and trusted relationship with Calvin. Rose graduated from Calvin in the field of education and Harry has served on the Calvin Board of Trustees. Three...

Mrs. Harry Kok established one of Calvin’s first named scholarships in 1952, honoring her late husband, Dr. Harry Kok, who was a 1922 graduate of Calvin College and the University of Michigan Medical School. After supporting 64 Calvin students over the years, this...

Harvey and Fran Bratt, medical doctor and registered nurse, respectively, are both alumni of Calvin College and are very grateful for the education experiences they had as students at Calvin College. Both Dr. and Mrs. Bratt have had a heart for missions and have...

The family of Joel David Koning has established this scholarship in loving memory of their son and brother, who died on August 6, 2010, a few weeks before starting his freshman year at Calvin. Joel was interested in science, math, history and music and planned to...

The family of Dr. Harvey J. Bratt established this award to celebrate and honor all of the things that deeply enriched his life. Harvey loved his Savior, his family, his church, Calvin College, the University of Michigan, and the art and practice of medicine. Upon...