For a couple summers before retiring from the Religion department at Calvin (in 1999) and several years afterwards, Phil Holtrop and his wife, Marie, taught in China, endeavoring to reflect God’s love to their students, to learn from them, and to be “agents of...

Phil and Mary Frens value their Christian education and how it enabled them to serve Christ by teaching in Christian schools and ministry. Because the Frens have experienced so many blessings through others, they have established this scholarship to encourage others....

George and Sena Houtman had a lifelong commitment to and interest in young people and quality education. Their four children graduated from Calvin College. In 1958 George and Sena helped form Young Adults at LaGrave Ave Christian Reformed Church, a weekly ministry...

This scholarship was established by Philip L. Huizenga in honor and recognition of his sisters, Ann Huizenga, Myrtle Wells, Eunice Odom, Faith Hondorp, and his wife, Marie Houtman Huizenga, for the love, care and guidance they provided to him while he was growing up...

Phyllis De Vries went to Calvin in the days when women were expected to be nurses or teachers. Career counseling at the college directed her into teaching. Later she got her Masters Degree in Career Counseling and began a career in Human Resources. This scholarship...

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...

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...

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...

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

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. 

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...

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 ’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 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...

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

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...

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...

This scholarship is established from a profound sense of gratitude to God for His faithfulness and abundant blessings given to us, the donors. We are both 1976 graduates. Linda graduated with a sociology and psychology double major. Randy graduated with a...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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. ...