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...

This scholarship was established by John and Dorothy Wiest to acknowledge their appreciation for Calvin College students who have worked for them in the past. The Wiests have had an opportunity to hire accounting students during busy tax seasons. They have not only...

John and Etta VanRandwyk supported Christian education throughout their lifetime in leadership and stewardship roles. Muskegon Christian and Western Michigan Christian High School were particularly significant in their lives and in the lives of their children and...

As faithful contributors to Calvin College, John and Gwendolyn Jansma establish this scholarship in order to provide financial assistance for students in need. The Jansmas desire to help academically talented young people reach their potential using their God-given...

This scholarship was established to honor the careers of three dedicated, long-time Calvin employees. Ada Castle served Calvin for 27 years as the assistant director of the physical plant. Henry De Wit was Calvin’s vice president of administration and finance for 34...

This scholarship is established by Mr. and Mrs. John and Judith Bielema of Grand Rapids, Michigan. John and Judith are both alumni of Calvin and are strong supporters of a Christian Liberal Arts Education. The scholarship is established for students in the Business...

John and Judy Straayer established this scholarship in honor of their sister and brother-in-law, Calvin ‘63 and Ann Stapert ‘64. As a professor of music at Calvin University, Calvin made significant contributions to the department and published several books on the...

Dr. and Mrs. John and June Hamersma are alumni and employees of Calvin College. Dr. Hamersma is a Professor of Music and College Organist and Mrs. Hamersma is Director of The January Series. Because of their commitment to the Christian liberal arts ideals of Calvin...

John Miersma (1907-1996) and Eibertje (Bertha) Van de Pol Miersma (1915-2008) were members of the Christian Reformed Church and supporters of Calvin College who relocated from the Midwest to southern California in the mid-1950’s. The Miersmas volunteered at...

A bequest has been received from Dr. John and Mrs. Lillian Van Oosten the income from which is to be used to provide scholarships to students who are pursuing studies in the natural sciences. Scholarships are to be awarded on the basis of financial need and...

As John and Lorene Postma look forward to sending their children to college and look back at their years at Calvin College, they are very grateful for the opportunity they had to attend and graduate from a God centered college. In gratitude to God for all he has...

John Vander Wagen was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from high school during the Great Depression and with no employment opportunities in Grand Rapids, he moved to Zuni, New Mexico to join the Andrew and Effa Vander Wagen family. John had...

This scholarship has been established to encourage students planning a career in business administration or accounting. The recipient will be a student desiring to enter the business world with a Christian commitment to high ethical and moral standards in the work...

John and Marian (Zylstra) Vanden Berg are both graduates of Calvin College as are their four children and many of their grandchildren. John served Calvin College faithfully for thirty-five years, first as Professor of Economics and later as Vice-President for...

This scholarship is being established to honor the memory of our parents, John R. and Marie A. Swierenga. Mr. and Mrs. Swierenga had six children, all of whom attended Calvin College and were active in various choral and/or instrumental groups. Mr. Swierenga played...

During their life together, John and Marjorie Cooper cultivated joyful trust and courageous hope in God, and thus gave eloquent witness to Jesus Christ’s power to provide resilient strength amid life’s sometimes difficult circumstances. The families of Dale and...

During their life together, John and Marjorie Cooper cultivated joyful trust and courageous hope in God, and thus gave eloquent witness to Jesus Christ’s power to provide resilient strength amid life’s sometimes difficult circumstances. The families of Dale and...

This scholarship was established by John and Mary Gideon to thank God for the blessings He has given them. John and Mary worked in public education for a combined total of over sixty years. John worked as a Learning Disabilities Specialist and Mary as an elementary...