This scholarship was established by Scott and Susan Boot to recognize the excellent Christian education provided at both Kalamazoo Christian High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and at Calvin College. As God has blessed them, they wish to have a part in giving students...

This scholarship in memory of Ruth Ann Handlogten-Huisman has been established by her brother Howard Handlogten and her husband Howard Huisman. Ruth Ann’s caring personality led her to a career in nursing. Graduating from Blodgett School of Nursing, she rose to...

Karen Hollingsworth and her daughters, Laura and Anna, through the KLA Samaritan Foundation have established this scholarship in memory of their mother and grandmother, Ruth P. Heinemann, a former high school teacher in North Carolina, to honor her lifelong...

In gratitude to God for many blessings and to Calvin College for providing a sound foundation for a career in nursing service and education, Ruth Rosendall Alward wishes to facilitate the education of nursing students in their junior and senior years.

R. Wayne and Joanne E. De Jonge have a passion for God’s creation and for teaching old and young alike about earthkeeping. They have established this scholarship to encourage students who share this same passion and can demonstrate their commitment to and...

This scholarship was established by Ryan and Andrea Hanson who view the ability to go to college as a trajectory-altering event in someone’s life. Experiencing the generosity of others during his years at Calvin prompts Ryan, a 2004 graduate, to help someone else to...

Archeology, especially in the Middle East, is a primary research interest of Bert de Vries. During his years of service in the history department at Calvin, he has been instrumental in setting up the archeology minor, in leading a number of summer excavation trips...

This scholarship has been established by Mrs. Sammie Vander Laan of Palm Springs, California, because of her commitment to nursing and to helping people. She wanted to be a nurse since she was just six years old. Her goal in life was to help people. Upon...

The Sam and Judy Van Til Family established this scholarship in honor of their daughter and sister Jana who has Down syndrome. The family has recognized the important role Jana’s teachers have played in her life and would like to support students who are called to...

Mr. Samuel L. Westerman established his foundation in 1971. At that time he choose three trustees and instructed them in how he wanted the funds used. Upon his death in 1984 all of his estate went into his foundation. The Foundation devotes money to a wide range...

Born on December 29, 1959, Sandra Anne Bos Duyst was a talented, caring young woman who possessed a strong faith in God and a deep love for her family and friends. She graduated from Calvin in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. A world-class equestrian, Sandra...

Mr. Robert Bowden from Clifton Park, New York, has established this scholarship in honor of his wife, Sandra, for the benefit of art majors at Calvin College. Mr. & Mrs. Bowden want to encourage artists who are Christians to prepare for a life of service in the...

This scholarship was established by Scott and Valerie Smits in appreciation to the Art Department at Calvin College that so graciously took their daughter Caitlin under their wings as a student. Through the mentoring of a number of professors, Caitlin was able to...

Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of Seymour Swets, the founder of Calvin’s Music Department.

Sid and Alyda Eelkema of Oak Harbor, Washington, have established this scholarship in gratitude to God for all He has given them, and because of the blessings their family has received through attending Calvin College. Through their lifelong support of Christian...

This scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth F. Draayer by his family and friends. Ken was a prominent businessman in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, area who passed away in January 2006, at the age of 45. His Christian faith was evident in his integrity in his...

This scholarship honors the life of Helen Cheuk, a Calvin alum who loved the Lord with her whole heart. Helen Huang left her home in China and eventually began to study at Calvin College. After graduating in 1961, Helen began a 38 year career in education, teaching...

The faculty of the Department of Sociology and Social Work established this scholarship for departmental majors. The department has long supported the academic work of its students. With this scholarship they hope to recognize and encourage future students to...

A supporter of the college establishes this scholarship out of appreciation for the invaluable, formative experience he had as a college student. During his four years at Calvin College, he learned critical and beneficial lessons from living independently, engaging...

Norma Weiden Sterk is a graduate of Calvin College. Her passion is education. She started teaching second semester of her senior year at Calvin, graduating with her class in 1962. Norma taught for a few years in traditional Christian private schools and then took...

This scholarship was established in memory of Stephanie Dykstra, a Calvin College student who passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 1999 after suffering a pulmonary embolus. Stephanie left unfulfilled the typical dreams and expectations of a 19 year-old:...

Steve and Nancye Drukker established this scholarship in honor of Steve’s parents Bruce and Esther (VanManen) Drukker. Bruce, a third generation Calvin College student went on to medical school at Cornell University and rose to department chair of obstetrics and...

Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Beals have established this scholarship in appreciation to those who helped Dr. Beals succeed at Calvin. While at Calvin the groundwork was laid for Dr. Beals to succeed spiritually, academically and financially. It is their desire to...

This scholarship is established to help support students in Communication Arts and Sciences who incorporate Christ into their creativity.

The family of Steve Van Der Weele, who taught in the English Department at Calvin from 1950 to 1986 is persuaded of the value of a liberal arts education appropriated in a Christian context. It is in an effort to make such an education more affordable for students...

Steven and Kelly Van Singel have two daughters who are both living with autism. Their family has benefited from the talents and gifts of college graduates who have degrees in programs such as special education and speech language pathology. This scholarship is for...

Steven DeRose established this scholarship out of appreciation for the valuable Christian education that Calvin College provides. He would like this scholarship to help provide access to an excellent Christian college education for a student that would otherwise not...

Former students and friends of Dr. James Bosscher have generously contributed to a fund to establish scholarships in his name. Dr. Bosscher is a former professor at Calvin College having taught in the Engineering Department from 1954 until his retirement in 1987. ...

This scholarship has been established by two former German majors who were profoundly influenced and encouraged by Dr. Wallace Bratt and Dr. Barbara Carvill. Both of the donors are business people whose careers have involved companies based in Germany. They...

Sharon Vander Pol has established this scholarship in honor of her parents. Her father had a lifetime career as a summer camp administrator. This scholarship benefits students who have a love for children and have worked or volunteered as a summer camp counselor.