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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rick Dykema grew up in Southern California and is establishing this scholarship to support students from Southern California to attend Calvin.

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...

The Richard and Kathleen Tiemersma Scholarship has been established to promote and further respect for language, the liberal arts, and Calvin College and its objectives. Dr. Tiemersma has set up this scholarship in gratitude to Calvin College, for opportunities he...

Richard Vander Heide is a Calvin graduate who has spent his professional career in teaching and medical research. Richard is a cardiac pathologist who has taught and conducted basic research at Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit, Louisiana State...

Rick and Deb Start believe that business is a unique and intentional high Christian calling. They are passionate about the opportunity to positively influence our world through the venue of business. Their desire is to provide tuition support for a student who...

This scholarship is established by Rick and Diane Noorman in honor of Diane’s aunt, Mary Elizabeth Pray Riley. Mary loved the Lord with all her heart and tried to live her life in service to Him. Due to an early experience with a family member, she had a heart for...

Mr. Rick and Mrs. Jaltina Kehr are strong supporters of Christian Education. Their desire is to fund a scholarship that will assist qualified students attend Calvin College. Recipients of this scholarship will have attended Calvin Christian High School in...

This scholarship was established in honor of foreign missionaries for students whose parents are serving in foreign missions and who have had some of their secondary education in the third world.

Robert and Anita Huizenga have established this scholarship out of gratitude for the excellent education Calvin College has provided them and to demonstrate their support of Christian education and Calvin College. Candidates are prospective Calvin students who...

Robert, a Professor of Classics, and Charlotte, a Professor of English, who enjoyed teaching at Calvin College for many years, have established a scholarship for a prospective first-year or returning student planning to pursue a career in college or university...

This scholarship was established in honor of two Calvin graduates, Bob (‘03) and Katie (’04) Baker. With thanks to God for providing them a solid educational foundation with a Christian worldview. This scholarship is to provide assistance to non-Michigan and general...

This scholarship was established with a two-fold purpose in mind. First and foremost, it was established in gratitude to God for the academically excellent Christian education the Haspers and their family received at Calvin College. Secondly, it honors the growth and...

This scholarship has been established in loving memory of Kenneth J. Van Spronsen by his wife, family and friends. Ken, a 1989 graduate of Calvin College, was ambitiously pursuing a business career when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident in October,...

The Calvin College History Department establishes the Peter D. Hoekstra Scholarship in honor of one of its founding members. The scholarship is made possible by gifts received from Dr. Robert G. and Mrs. Kathryn (Schuringa) Andree who expressed a great deal of...

Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Marjorie Boot, from Kalamazoo, Michigan, are the middle generation of a “Three Generation” Calvin College family. Marjorie’s father, Dr. Harry Kok, was a member of the class of 1922; Robert and Marjorie were members of the classes of 1950 and...

With great respect for her father, Becky and her husband, Bob Van Noord, establish this scholarship for education students planning a major or minor in English or Language Arts. Paul Johnson loved teaching high school English, and for 35 years he made a difference...

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Voetberg in honor and memory of their sons Mike, a 1991 Calvin graduate who passed away in 1993, and Tony, a 1996 Calvin graduate who passed away in 2003. Both Mike and Tony were physically handicapped...

This scholarship honors Robert and Wilhemina Pool and their strong commitment to family and to Christian education. All five of their children attended Calvin College. The three sons became physicians, John an endocrinologist, Bob a plastic surgeon, and Lee a...

Mrs. Margaret A. (Marge) Houskamp was a long-time employee and an ardent supporter of Calvin College. This scholarship fund is established in her memory by her husband, Robert W. Houskamp of Grand Rapids, Michigan, because of their mutual interest in church organ...

In appreciation for the excellent education received at Calvin College and in gratitude for the successful career in medicine which spanned over forty years, Dr. Robert Blok established this scholarship to help deserving students who plan to pursue a medical career...

This scholarship is in honor of Eleanor Vander Beek Palma, an alumna of Calvin, who graduated with her degree in Music and went on to share her gifts by teaching piano to many others. This scholarship has been established by Eleanor’s family out of love and respect...

Bert and Ruth Tjoelker were humble but generous farmers in the Pacific Northwest. Both came from families of nine children. Bert was an immigrant from the Netherlands and his formal education ended with the 8th grade. As the oldest child, Ruth worked after high...

As Calvin College alumni, Rodney and Patricia Westveer are grateful for having had the opportunity to experience the guidance, the challenges and the excellence that Calvin offers. Through this scholarship they hope to provide students with the opportunity to attend...

Roger and his daughter, Jill established this scholarship, to honor the life and legacy of Mary Bouwma. Rooted in the family’s deep faith in Christ, this scholarship supports Calvin social work students who seek to live out Christ’s call to pursue justice, show...

The Menninga Warnshuis Family Scholarship honors Calvin College for its fine tradition of Christian Liberal Arts education. This scholarship is given in memory of Henry S. and Minnie R. Menninga and B. Shirley Menninga ’56 by Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Warnshuis Jr....