The Howard Van Mersbergen Family has a deep appreciation for the impact Christian education has had in their lives. In establishing this scholarship they want to encourage students to consider a Christian college education. Their hope is that by reflecting on the...

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Meeter established the Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Scholarships to High School Seniors in the fall of 1993 to stimulate in the knowledge of the Calvinist world-and-life view among high school seniors planning to attend a Christian Reformed-related...

A simple advertisement printed in a Columbus, Ohio newspaper on January 3, 1866 announced the start of a long and distinguished story in American banking. Pelatiah Webster (P.W.) Huntington opened the doors to his new venture with a principled approach to banking...

Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Berkowitz, founders and owners of Rogers Department Store in Wyoming, Michigan, have established this scholarship in gratitude for all that God has given them. It is their philosophy that helping others is not only a duty, but a privilege. This...

Dr. Corwin G. and Mrs. Ina June VanderVeer and their children have established this scholarship in appreciation for the good counsel and caring mentoring they received while at Calvin College. The VanderVeer family has been very active in medicine and it is their...

Dr. Ivan and Mrs. Rebecca Boerman of Grand Rapids, MI, have provided the college with a gift out of gratitude for their Christian education and experience. Recognizing the need for more scholarships that specifically support students pursuing a career in dentistry,...

This scholarship is established by Dr. Ivan and Mrs. Rebecca Boerman of Grand Rapids, Michigan, out of gratitude for their Christian education and experience. Both were science majors and met each other when they were students at Calvin. The Boermans, through this...

Mr. Jack and Mrs. Eleanor Elenbaas have established this scholarship to support students at Calvin College. A number of Elenbaas family members are engineers and it is their desire that the scholarship be awarded to engineering students. This scholarship may also...

Engineering has played a vital role in the lives of Jack and Jane Nyenhuis. Jack and two of his sons graduated from Calvin in engineering. Jack and Jane established Broadview Product Development Corporation where they developed innovative products for industry. ...

Johanna Van Manen is from a family of Calvin graduates and Christian schoolteachers. Jo taught at Sylvan Christian School after graduating from Calvin. Also, two of Jack and Jo’s daughters are Calvin graduates who are presently teaching in Christian schools. The Van...

Jack and Joyce Vander Sloot have established this scholarship in memory of their son Joel, who lost his courageous battle with cancer on May 3, 2003. Joel was a 1991 graduate of Calvin who majored in Art and possessed a keen interest for photography. As the owner...

Jack and Kris Ponstine both graduated from Calvin College and were blessed by the Christ-centered education they received. Since they were children, music has been an important part of their lives. Both Jack and Kris majored in music and met each other while...

Jack and Laurie Harkema established this scholarship for students in semester-long study abroad programs to encourage awareness of and appreciation for other cultures, and to cultivate understanding of the many people in God’s world. Both of their daughters...

This scholarship was established by Jack and Mary Ann Byeman in gratitude to their Lord for the role that Calvin College has played in the lives of two generations of family members. Jack and Mary Ann have been extremely blessed and they wish to share, in a small...

This scholarship was established by Jacob and Jamie Bode, both Calvin alumni residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area. In recognition of the Lord’s blessing upon their lives, they desire to encourage freshman and sophomore students from the St. Louis, Missouri...

The Jacob and Jeannette Nyenhuis Scholarship was established in their honor by Gordon and Cathy VanderBrug and their family in recognition of their long-term commitment to Christian Education. This was demonstrated by their support of Christian education for all six...

This scholarship was established by Ms. Doris Tuinstra of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in honor of her parents, Jacob and Jennie Tuinstra. Ms. Tuinstra was an active member of the business community in Grand Rapids for many years. Scholarships will be awarded from the...

In appreciation for the training received at Calvin College, Jacob and Kathryn (Schneider) Hekman have established this scholarship. Kathryn is a graduate of Calvin College and Jacob is a graduate of both Calvin College and Calvin Seminary. Together they have...

Jim and Ange Bosscher have established this scholarship to assist needy students who desire to experience an off-campus interim at Calvin.

Jim and Barb Haveman and their family are deeply committed to Christian education from the elementary level through college. They both attended Calvin as did Jim’s mother, Catherine Boonstra Haveman. Their two children graduated from Calvin and now they are happy...

Dr. James and Mrs. Beatrice Harkema of East Lansing, Michigan have established this scholarship in gratitude to God for the influence Calvin College has had on their lives and on the lives of their children and grandchildren. It is their desire to award a...

This memorial scholarship was established to honor Carol Smith and her 40 years of service at Calvin College. During her tenure, Carol served as the Executive Assistant to three of Calvin’s presidents – Drs. Spoelhof, Diekema and Byker. She possessed a strong...

In appreciation for what Calvin has done in the past and the impact that Calvin will continue to have in the future, the James and Catherine Haveman Family has established this scholarship fund to assist students who have financial need to obtain a Christian college...

James and Hildred (Dolly) Strikwerda were raised to value the importance of a Christian education, and they have passed on this belief to their own family. Dolly grew up on a farm in Alberta, Canada, where Christian schooling wasn’t available at that time. Her...

This scholarship was set up to allow other students to receive the same type of education that was received by Roger Jacobsen who had a wonderful experience at Calvin College. The family is pleased with the excellent Christian liberal arts education he received.

This endowment was established for outstanding voice students. Professor James DeJonge taught at Calvin for 30 years in the Music Department and then worked for 20 years in the Calvin Archives. His involvement included directing the Back to God Hour Radio Choir,...

Mr. and Mrs. James Emerson have established a program with Calvin College whereby their gifts will be used to aid students of minority races. Emerson Minority Grants are available to students at Calvin College as the result of a generous contribution received from...

This scholarship was established by James and Mary Workman who are both alumni of Christian schools and Calvin College. Christian education has also been a priority for their children. Jim and Mary feel Calvin prepares young Christians for leadership which is so...

Renee (Thatcher) Overbeck was able to attend Calvin College and pursue a nursing major because of the generous financial assistance she received through scholarships. She has worked as an RN since graduation in 2003 and has strong pride in the Calvin nursing program...

Jim and Ruth Sikkema established this scholarship in gratitude for the Christian education they and their three daughters received while at Calvin College. They and their children remain loyal supporters of Calvin College, and as such, desire to help Calvin students...