Our Donors

Phyllis Van Vugt-Bratt

Phyllis Van Vugt-Bratt

Calvin College and the nursing profession represent deep joys and lasting commitments in Phyllis Van Vugt Bratt’s life. She has been delighted to see family members on the teaching staff of two departments (classics and history), and all of her children and...

Phyllis Van Vugt Bratt Family

Phyllis Van Vugt Bratt Family

Ernest Van Vugt (1922-1992) was a distinguished Professor of Latin and classical mythology at Calvin College from 1955 – 1977 and also served as Registrar of the college from 1972 until his retirement in 1987. A native of Hull, North Dakota, and a veteran of the...

Plamena Haralakova Marmon and Sam Marmon

Plamena Haralakova Marmon and Sam Marmon

The Haralakova Family Scholarship was established by Plamena (Pam) Haralakova ’05 to honor her grandmother Penka who passed away in 2007. Her grandma believed in the value of higher education, even though she only had finished eighth grade. Penka encouraged her...

Plantinga Scholarship in Computer Science

Plantinga Scholarship in Computer Science

This scholarship was established by Alvin and Kathleen Plantinga to support and encourage promising computer science majors. 

Plantinga Scholarship in Film and Media

Plantinga Scholarship in Film and Media

This scholarship is established by Alvin and Kathleen Plantinga to support and encourage CAS majors who show promise in the study and/or production of film and media. 

Prein&Newhof and Robert J. Reimink Family

Prein&Newhof and Robert J. Reimink Family

This scholarship is established by the engineering firm of Prein&Newhof of Grand Rapids, Michigan as a memorial to Robert J. Reimink, a Calvin alumnus and a key engineer at the firm who died of cancer in 1994 at the age of 38. Prein&Newhof has several Calvin alumni...

Quentin J. and Barbara Schultze

Quentin J. and Barbara Schultze

The David J. Holquist Scholarship is given annually in honor of the former Calvin College Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences who influenced the lives of many students through his personal and professional commitment to redeeming interpersonal communication....

Rachael and Jay Morren

Rachael and Jay Morren

Rachael and Jay Morren ’12 establish this scholarship for Calvin education majors because “we were in your shoes” not too long ago. Recognizing that college is an expensive commitment, they are very happy to encourage students who are dedicated to attending Calvin...

Rafael Siebenschein

Rafael Siebenschein

Rafael Siebenschein came to Calvin College from Switzerland. While attending Calvin he played tennis and was awarded a national All-American Academic award. Through the guidance of professors, friends and mentors, Raf blossomed at Calvin. This scholarship is for a...

Rainbow Foundation Scholarship

Rainbow Foundation Scholarship

Annual awards are given by Thomas and Marjorie Hoogeboom through the Rainbow Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI .

Rainbow Foundation Wind Scholarship

Rainbow Foundation Wind Scholarship

Tom (euphonium) and Marge (oboe) Hoogeboom of the Rainbow Foundation in Holland, Michigan, their children and grandchildren, participated in the Music Program as students at Calvin. They embrace music as an essential part of their vocation and continue to be...

Ralph and Carol Honderd Family

Ralph and Carol Honderd Family

This scholarship, established by the Ralph and Carol Honderd family, is in honor of their daughter and sister, Karyn, who has cognitive impairments. Karyn’s life has been enriched by the dedicated work of her teachers and the family would like to acknowledge this by...

Randy and Betsy Cross

Randy and Betsy Cross

Betsy and Randy both graduated from local Christian colleges and are committed to the Christian education they provide students. Betsy graduated in 1994 from Calvin College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Randy graduated from Hope College in 1992 with...

Randy and Cindy Martinie

Randy and Cindy Martinie

As students, Randy Martinie, ‘85 and Cindy (Sluiter) Martinie, ‘86 joyfully experienced the intentional Christian community at Calvin College. As parents of two Calvin students, they recognize and appreciate the tremendous value of this unique spiritual and learning...

Randy and Jan Bode

Randy and Jan Bode

This scholarship is established by Randy and Jan Bode in honor of our parents, Rube and Gina Bode and Ed and Jennie Stouwie.

Raymond and Phyllis Vander Weele

Raymond and Phyllis Vander Weele

The family and friends of the late Randall K. Vander Weele have established a scholarship fund in memory of Randall, a 1981 Calvin College graduate who was tragically killed in an automobile collision with a drunken driver shortly after graduation. Because of...

Renee and Robert Rietema Family

Renee and Robert Rietema Family

This scholarship was established by the children of Renee and Robert Rietema out of gratitude for the enormous sacrifices their parents made to provide them with an academically rigorous, Christ-centered education. They are tremendously grateful for that gift, and...

Richard and Carol Rienstra

Richard and Carol Rienstra

With thanksgiving to God for Reverend Richard A. Rienstra, Christian Reformed Church pastor (1935-1969) and Calvin Board of Trustees member (1960-1967), for Dr. M. Howard Rienstra, professor of history at Calvin College (1957-1986) and Grand Rapids City Commissioner...

Richard and Elisabeth DeVos

Richard and Elisabeth DeVos

Dick and Betsy DeVos have established this scholarship for students committed to Christian leadership and concerned about the changing needs of the international and global business community. Students majoring in Business or Economics should support Biblical moral...

Richard and Fredith Klamer

Richard and Fredith Klamer

Richard and Fredith Klamer established this scholarship in gratitude to God for His faithfulness and blessings. Richard, a 1957 Calvin alum, and Fredith (Fritz) have a deep appreciation for Christian education and a shared passion and desire to support international...

Richard and Helen DeVos

Richard and Helen DeVos

Each year Mr. and Mrs. Richard De Vos of Ada, Michigan, provide Calvin College with a gift to be used for scholarships. The gift is given in recognition of Mrs. De Vos’s father, Mr. George J. Van Wesep, who was a teacher/administrator in the public and Christian...

Richard and Jane Iwema

Richard and Jane Iwema

Rich and Jane Iwema, retired educator and registered nurse respectively, established this scholarship for a student who plans to pursue a career in teaching math and/or science. Rich and Jane are both Calvin alumni and have a son and two granddaughters that are also...

Richard and Janice Van Deelen

Richard and Janice Van Deelen

Richard and Janice Van Deelen have established this scholarship because of their love for Calvin and the Christian education it provides its students. Generations of family have attended and graduated from Calvin. Janice has had a career in Christian education as...

Richard and Jill Siegers

Richard and Jill Siegers

The Siegers love and value Christian education, and they are strong supporters of Calvin College. A successful businessman, Mr. Siegers realizes that there are many gifted students who have learning challenges, and he wants to encourage these students to succeed. ...

Richard and JoAnne McNamara

Richard and JoAnne McNamara

This scholarship is established by Richard and JoAnne McNamara to recognize the accomplishments of their daughter Rachel, a 2004 biochemistry and honors program graduate.

Richard and Judy Postma

Richard and Judy Postma

This scholarship was established by Dr. Richard and Judy Postma to remember and honor their beloved brother and brother-in-law, Chris Postma, whose life was cut short by an unexpected heart condition. Chris was a dear person who loved God and his family. He is...

Richard and Marion Dykstra

Richard and Marion Dykstra

This scholarship is established by Richard and Marion Dykstra who have a deep appreciation for Christian education and Calvin College. Marion graduated from Calvin College as did their daughter, and their son attended for two years. Marion ’63 taught school in both...

Richard and Susan Strikwerda

Richard and Susan Strikwerda

This scholarship was established by Drs. Richard and Susan Strikwerda to help Calvin students who plan to enter the health professions of medicine, dentistry and physical therapy. Richard and Susan met at Calvin, graduated with degrees in biology and went on to both...

Richard and Sylvia Wevers

Richard and Sylvia Wevers

This scholarship was established by Richard and Sylvia Wevers because they are convinced of the need for vigorous theological training of students preparing for the Christian ministry and of the central place of Biblical textual studies for doing sound theology. In...

Richard J. Pasterkamp

Richard J. Pasterkamp

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Carol Pasterkamp for her commitment to nursing in the face of great adversity. During Carol’s years at Calvin, she was involved in a severe skiing accident. Carol was able to return to Calvin and...