The Waalkes Family has a rich family heritage at Calvin College, beginning with Dutch and Olive Waalkes. Dutch graduated from Calvin in 1935, went on to law school, and became a very successful attorney and judge in the Grand Rapids area. Although Olive was not an...

This scholarship was established by Tom and Laura Starke to honor the memory of Tom’s mother, Mary Ann Rice. Mary Ann graduated from Grand Rapids Public Schools but did not have the opportunity to attend college. However, she deeply valued the education her...

The family and friends of the late Bryan Dykstra from Rochester, New York have contributed funds to be used for scholarships in Bryan’s memory. Bryan was a student at Calvin in 1982-83 and was stricken with leukemia in the spring of that year. He passed away in the...

Tom and Mickie Fox are deeply invested in the West Michigan community. The Fox Family has been in the retail jewelry business in Grand Rapids since 1917. The Foxes recognize that it is both a privilege and a duty to share their resources, and they believe it is...

The family of Dr. Melissa Meyer Adams has established this scholarship as a way to remember and honor her life. Melissa Meyer graduated from Calvin in 1998 with a degree in English. In 2001, she married Rick Adams. She then went on to the University of Colorado...

Dr. Thomas and Rosalie Kreulen established this scholarship to be given to a student who demonstrates a commitment to Christian service. The Kreulens are grateful to God for the wonderful Christian education that they received at Calvin College and they want to make...

This scholarship has been established by Tim and Rinda Lieuwen in honor of their parents Francis and Trena Lieuwen. Both parents and six of their children have attended Calvin College. The Lieuwens would like this scholarship to encourage engineering students with...

Timothy Kraal ’94 and Juliet (Post) Kraal ’94 establish this scholarship in memory of Juliet’s maternal grandparents, Jerry Hertel and Alice (Talen) Hertel who met while attending Calvin and remembered that time fondly. Jerry and Alice were loving and caring people...

In gratitude to God for his many blessings in their lives and as life-time supporters of Christian education, Tom and Laura Vander Lugt (both ’78) establish this scholarship to assist Calvin College education, nursing, pre-med or pre-physical therapy students.This...

Tom and Lois Dykstra establish this scholarship in memory of their daughter Susan Beth (1961-2019).  Sue, who graduated with an English major from Calvin (’83) loved to read and had a career in the production and marketing of scholarly books, particularly in the...

This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness to God for the education provided to their family members.

This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness to God for the education provided to our family members.

This scholarship was established by Tom and Marcia Nobel in thankfulness to God for the education provided to our family members.

This scholarship was established by the family of Tom and Reca Winkle in memory of their parents. Tom and Reca were life-long supporters of Christian education and Calvin College, and Tom was a 20-year employee of Calvin College. Their children and grandchildren...

The donors of this scholarship attended Calvin College, as did their children, some of whom were trans-racially adopted. Having some sensitivity to the challenges of being adopted, and also of being a minority, they have established this scholarship to support...

Trena Haan has spent more than 60 years teaching vocal music – 32 years directing choirs at Grand Rapids Christian High, 4 years at Dordt College, and 19 years as a voice teacher at Calvin College. Since her “retirement” she has been involved as a vocal therapist...

It is the goal of the Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship to provide financial assistance for a student whose calling is to pursue a career in secondary science education. Having numerous relatives who have made Christian education their life’s mission,...

The Vander Ark Family has a long tradition of commitment and service to many professions. Because of their special commitment to education, and the many years of service many of the family members have given to education, the family has decided to establish a...

Jane and David Vander Haagen have established this scholarship to support students striving to become teachers. The Vander Haagens believe that Calvin educated teachers contribute greatly to the lives of their students, the quality of their schools, and the character...

This scholarship has been established by the VanderHaagen family because of their belief in the rich spiritual blessing provided by church music. The VanderHaagens believe that music is used by the Spirit to awaken and inspire, and are thankful for the music...

Motivated by concern for the welfare of people in Third World countries, Sharon Vander Pol establishes this scholarship to support Calvin students who desire to assist developing countries through volunteerism, course work, or summer employment.

This scholarship was established as a tribute and a thank offering to God and is dedicated to Gordon and Angie Van Dragt, Wilma Van Dragt, and Marv and Ruth Vander Wal by their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Angie graduated from Calvin College and...

The Veldhouse family established a legacy of higher Christian education that began with Terry’s father Jay, who graduated from Calvin College in 1954, followed by Terry and Ladene as well as their sons Paul, Joel, Kyle and Caleb. Through this scholarship, they want...

Frank and Helen Veldhuizen were committed supporters of Christian Education at all levels. This scholarship is established by their children, Marilyn Boender, Glen Veldhuizen, Charles Veldhuizen, Lee Veldhuizen, Loren Veldhuizen and Rosalie Strabbing in recognition...

The Vermeer Charitable Foundation of Pella, Iowa, has had a long association with Calvin College and has been a strong supporter of Christian education both at Calvin and at the Pella Christian Schools. They have made contributions to Calvin College that will be...

This scholarship is established by Dr. and Mrs. Vernon and Johanna Ehlers of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Ehlers was a professor of physics at Calvin for many years until he was elected to the state legislature in 1983. After serving as a state representative and...

This endowed scholarship in honor of their son, a Calvin alumnus, is provided by gracious gifts from Dr. Victor and Mrs. Mildred VerMeulen of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. VerMeulen practiced as an orthodontist in Grand Rapids for many years, and Mrs. VerMeulen is an...

This scholarship has been established by Dr. Vincent P. and Alida W. Miller of Indiana, PA. in support of students majoring or minoring in International Development Studies for their off-campus semester. Dr. and Mrs. Miller have long been involved in issues relative...

The Lester and Viola De Boer Psychology Scholarship is awarded to qualified students who have chosen psychology as their major field of study. Dr. De Boer, a school psychologist, attended Calvin from 1937 to 1940. He had a strong interest in special education and...

This scholarship was established in memory of Doores and Grada Waanders who encouraged their seven children to attend Calvin College. They instilled a strong work ethic in their children, and they all worked to contribute to the cost of their education. This...