With the generous help of many friends, the family of Leanne Joy Knot, a 1991 graduate of Calvin, has established this scholarship in loving memory of their daughter and sister. Leanne’s life was tragically taken on February 14, 1997, while she was a graduate...

Lee Koning, his wife Pat, and their children, David and Susan, all graduated from Calvin. They appreciated and valued their education, the professors and the Christian worldview taught at Calvin. Upon Lee’s death in 2014, Pat, David and Susan agreed to honor Lee’s...

This scholarship has been established by Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Clara Sweetman of Grand Rapids, Michigan, to support students eager for the Reformed Christian education they will receive at Calvin College. Dr. Sweetman was a professor at Calvin for many years, having...

In 1971 Calvin College received a bequest from the late Mr. Leonard M. Krull of Westboro, Massachusetts. The bequest stipulates that the income generated be used to provide scholarships for qualified students from the Whitinsville, Massachusetts area to attend...

Elaine and Leonard Hofman were vitally involved in music during their years in high school, college and thereafter. They were members of the Grand Rapids Christian High School Acapella choir. At Calvin College they were members of the Musicians’ Guild, sang in the...

In celebration of their parents’ 55th wedding anniversary, the children of Lester and Gladys DeVries have established this scholarship. Christian schools and education have been an important part of their family life starting with their grandfather, Cornelius...

This scholarship is established in gratitude to God for the role of Calvin College in the lives of three generations of the Vander Haak/Grit family. Beginning with William and Dolly Beth Vander Haak, who met at Calvin, the lives of numerous family members have been...

Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Cayvan were long time supporters of the Calvin College Music Department. As part of their estate planning they arranged to fund music scholarships for students who excel in playing the violin, viola, cello and/or string bass

This scholarship was established by Mr. Lloyd and Mrs. Arlene Warners of Spring Lake, Michigan, to deserved and qualified music major students. Students with particular interest in piano or organ performance and/or pedagogy shall have priority in selection. Student...

Lloyd De Vries was a Calvin student in the mid 1960’s. To be able to attend Calvin, he saved money while in the Navy and worked while attending college to cover the costs. He is interested in assisting students who have a demonstrated need for financial assistance...

This scholarship, established by the children of Lois R. (Post) and Nelson L. Veltman, honors their mother Lois’ many years of teaching. She was a teacher in both secondary and elementary education as well as in Catechism and Women’s Bible Study Groups in the...

This scholarship was established by Loren and Dian Rupke to provide an education for students adhering to Christian principles that can be used in the everyday life of the business world

This scholarship was established by Loren Rupke in memory of his wife Dian to provide an education for students adhering to Christian principles who are interested in music.

This scholarship is established through the estate of Dr. Bernard Klamer ’50 and Lorraine Goris Klamer ’50. Lorraine was a graduate of the Calvin/Blodgett nursing program and spent many years working as a nurse at both Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI and...

Dr. Louis Vos taught in the Religion and Theology Department of Calvin College for thirty years before his untimely death in 1995. He is remembered as a dedicated teacher, a congenial colleague, an exceptionally devoted family man, a person of boundless optimism,...

This scholarship was established by Luke and Becky Bagnall and is also supported with matching gifts from State Farm Insurance. ?Luke ‘06 and Becky ‘07 met on the swim team at Calvin College, where Luke was majoring in business and Becky in Spanish. ?As Becky was...

This scholarship was established by Luke Bagnall and is also supported with matching gifts from State Farm Insurance. ?Luke graduated from Calvin College in 2006 with a business major. One experience that had a lasting impact on Luke was the opportunity to attend the...

Lyle and Barbara Duimstra Voskuil are both graduates of Calvin College, ’61 and ’62 respectively. Their oldest son Jon, and wife, Julie Hamstra Voskuil, also graduated from Calvin. Jon and Julie both have Master’s degrees in business. Middle son Jeff, attended...

A lifelong Christian, Mae Groeneveld believes her education at Calvin College along with the support and guidance of her family and church were the reasons she was successful as a teacher, as a citizen, and as a Christian. Mae never forgot where she came from, and...

This scholarship was established by Jim and Mary Winkle and Dan Vander Haar in honor of their parents, Margaret and Donald Vander Haar. Margaret was the first female chemistry major when she was at Calvin, and often spoke of her love for “Doc” DeVries and the classes...

This scholarship has been established in memory of Miss Kathryn De Weerd, a life long member of the Pillar CRC in Holland, Michigan. It is intended to carry out her deeply held belief that Chiropractic Medicine, which helped her attain an advanced age, should be...

The Adrian and Marty Van Andel Family establishes this scholarship out of gratitude and thanks to God for the godly influence an education at Calvin meant to each of them. They wish to enable other students to be as richly blessed as well. This scholarship will...

The purpose of this scholarship, which honors the life and work of Dr. James Penning, Calvin professor of Political Science for 35 years, is to assist and encourage students who are interested in pursuing a career related to state and local government, and/or public...

This scholarship was established by Mrs. Marian Huizenga in memory of her husband Clarence Huizenga. Mr. Huizenga attended Calvin and later went on to become a successful businessman. Throughout their lives the Huizengas have displayed a tremendous love for...

Marie Van Beek established this scholarship in loving memory of her husband, Elmer, and in honor of their three children, Elizabeth Van Beek Carlson, Paul Van Beek, and Susan Van Beek Deckinga, all alumni of Calvin College. Elmer began his studies at Calvin, but...

The Charles R. and Marie Werner Scholarship has been established by the Werner family in gratitude for the Christian education that Marie, her late husband Chuck and their four daughters received at Calvin College. Marie has chosen to designate this scholarship to...

Even though Marion Snapper is probably best known for his teaching at the Calvin Seminary, he was, prior to this, a professor in the Education Department of Calvin College. As one of his former students wrote, “I know that in all fields of education his work will...

Marjory Hansen of Woodstock, IL, is giving this scholarship in memory of two very important people in her life – her husband of 56 years, Herbert, and her grandson Colby. The two men were very close and both died within one year of each other. Colby was killed in a...

Mark ’90 and Kristine Huizenga establish this scholarship to provide an opportunity for a student who wants to pursue a business career and may not qualify for other academic scholarships. They feel GPA is not the only indicator of success. It is their hope to...

Barbara Gelderloos establishes this scholarship in memory of her husband, Mark I. Gelderloos. Mark and Barb and their two children are all alumni and are strong supporters of Calvin College. Mark served as a civil and structural engineer for 25 years at White Castle...