This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis who lived in Japan for a time and developed a deep appreciation for the culture and the people of this country.  It is their desire to support students from Japan who want to attend Calvin College

This scholarship was established by Jay and Kathleen Morren to recognize the excellent Christian education their family has received at both South Christian High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and at Calvin College. The Morrens’ three children attended South...

Jacob and Lois Mol, on account of their strong feeling for Christian education at all levels, established this scholarship to help, through their financial support, in the training of education students at Calvin College who intend to become career teachers in...

The Jay and Martina Kuiper Family Business Scholarship is established to demonstrate their support for Calvin. Calvin has shaped the lives of their children and grandchildren. The Kuiper family believes that to carry out the work of Christ, young adults must be...

J.C. Lobbes served as a teacher and administrator in Christian schools for 54 years. He served in schools in Edgerton, Minnesota, and Rock Valley, Iowa. This scholarship is being established in his honor to help students entering the teaching profession. ...

The children of Jean C. Broersma established this scholarship through an estate gift to honor her memory and life-long interest in music as a piano teacher and church organist. This gift is intended to continue the benefits that some of her grandchildren received...

This scholarship was established by Alexander and Lavonne Wolters Dragt in memory of Jeannette and Menno Wolters. After Menno’s early death, Jeannette finished her teaching degree at Calvin while at the same time teaching full time and maintaining a home for her two...

This scholarship was established by Jean Frederick to honor her late husband, James L. Kempema. After serving four years in the Air Force and graduating from Calvin in 1960, James developed a love for science and math which led him to a career in electrical...

Mrs. Jeanne L. Bere’, of Palos Park, Illinois, has provided the college with a gift of $5,165 to be used for scholarships at Calvin College. The gift is in memory of her late husband, Paul, who was a lawyer.

This scholarship is established by Michelle Boertje Scripps to honor four generations of family members who are closely connected to Calvin College, including • her great-grandfather, Ralph Stob, gifted professor of classical languages and Calvin College president...

Christian education is a profound blessing experienced by both Jeff and MaryAnn Shutz and now their children. Because of their commitment to Christian higher education Jeff and MaryAnn wish to make this scholarship available to anyone with an interest in Christian...

The Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra Scholarship is their bequest to Calvin College. Jennie and Sylvia lived to glorify God through their careers in elementary general education, elementary art education, on the missions field, in their church and in their community. ...

Jerry and Judy Cooper and their children are deeply committed to Christian education at all levels. Many of them had the opportunity to attend Calvin College and were blessed by the education they received. They have carried those blessings into their chosen...

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry and Lynne Granger of Lansing, Michigan. They indicate that God has blessed them with a wonderful family (4 children, 3 sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law), all of whom, except one, are graduates of Calvin College. ...

This award was established by a gracious bequest from the estate of Mr. Henry and Mrs. Nellie Holtvluwer. Mr. Holtvluwer was the first chairman of the Calvin Oratorio Society and the scholarship was originally designed to support music majors at Calvin. Through the...

This scholarship has been established by the family Mr. and Mrs. J. Herman and N. Lucile Fles of Grand Rapids, Michigan for students in Business Administration. Mr. and Mrs. Fles both attended Christian schools in Grand Rapids and graduated from Calvin College. ...

Jim and Ellen Bruinsma are strong believers in Christian education. Ellen’s career as a Christian school teacher, Jim and Ellen’s service on Christian school boards, and their experience sending their children to Christian schools have underscored their commitment...

This scholarship was established by Joel and Janis Carpenter to support Calvin College in its mission to provide excellent and affordable Christian higher education by strengthening its financial aid program and also to support the college’s efforts to attract...

Joel and Julie Holtrop established this scholarship to encourage Calvin students interested in a career in natural resources, to express appreciation for the foundational Christian education principles Calvin has provided in their lives and careers, and to honor the...

This scholarship has been created out of gratitude for the outstanding Christian education that Joel and Linda (Granger) received at Calvin College and in the hope that it can provide the opportunity for additional students to be spiritually strengthened and...

Dr. Johan G. Westra was the first full-time Political Science professor at Calvin College and taught for many years. He also served as the pre-law advisor for more than 20 years. Wilma Westra has served Calvin College as bookstore manager, executive secretary of...

A gift has been received from Mrs. Ruth Heerspink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wabeke, as the result of the donation of a piece of property which was given to Mrs. Heerspink by her parents. Thereafter the income will be used to fund this scholarship program.

Mr. John and Mrs. Judith Bielema of Grand Rapids, Michigan, provide Calvin with annual gifts to be used to award a scholarship in memory of Judy’s parents, Dr. Johannes and Mrs. Charlotte Moss Plekker. The Plekkers were strong supporters of Christian education and...

John A. Bolt, a Calvin graduate and a life long supporter of Calvin College, was a research chemist and a Director of Research for the American Oil Company. He held over 20 patents. This scholarship has been established to honor his intense interest in encouraging...

John and Anne Feringa have provided Calvin College with funds for this scholarship. The Feringas were anxious to help worthy, needy students with their college expenses. Candidates must be entering the first year at Calvin College or returning for the second year.

John and Annie Struyk are grateful that their family has been richly blessed by God and in this way want to share these blessings with others. Since all four of their children have graduated from Calvin College, it is their desire to financially support students in...

Mr. John and Mrs. Arden (De Vries) Post of Grand Rapids, MI wish to thank God for his material blessings to them, thank their parents for nurturing them in Christian love, and thank their Christian teachers for the education they were provided. To show their...

Dr. John and Mrs. Beth Bouws wish to honor their children who, like their father, have attended Calvin College. Douglas attended Calvin Seminary and Robert, Brent and Kara attended Calvin College. This scholarship has been established in gratitude for the...

As alumni of Calvin College, John and Diane Walters are strong supporters of higher Christian education and are grateful for the education they received at Calvin. They have established this scholarship to provide students with the opportunity to receive a...

John Van Dellen and Doris Van Dellen, brother and sister, are both graduates of Calvin College. Doris graduated in 1939 with a B.A. degree and a major in Music. John graduated in 1942 with a B.A. degree and majors in History and Political Science. Both were active...