Memorial contributions from the relatives and friends of Professor Earl Strikwerda have enabled the History Department to honor the memory of their former colleague with annual scholarships.

Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been blessed by many rich and meaningful contacts with China. Some of our members were born in China and came by way of adoption or marriage; some of our students studies in Calvin’s China...

Patricia Gabrielson De Vries and Ecko De Vries created this scholarship in memory of Donald Gabrielson who was a sophomore at Calvin College preparing for a career in medicine. That preparation sadly ended when he contracted a disease that ended his life in 1963....

This scholarship was established by the Boeve’ Celebration Committee in honor of Professor Boeve’s retirement, spring 1991. Members of the committee: Ken Bergsma, Betts Casey, Anna Greidanus Probes (Secretary), Marilyn Heetderks, and Chris Stoffel Overvoorde...

Dr. Edna Greenway has taught students from elementary school and high school through college and seminary to speak and love the Spanish language. Therefore the Spanish Department wishes to honor her with an endowed scholarship so that future generations of students...

Ms. Edna Powell has established this scholarship in appreciation of the hard work of her parents, especially during the Depression years, and of their willingness to let their children pursue more education. She would like to carry on the tradition of encouraging...

This scholarship was established by Ed and Cyndi Berghuis of Littleton, Colorado. They are strong supporters of Calvin College and felt a desire to give back to Calvin through a scholarship aimed at giving prospective students a chance for a Calvin education who...

This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Edward and Jennie (Hoekstra) VanderBrug. It is intended to encourage and enable promising students to uphold the Christian world and life view and values that were theirs. Both Edward and Jennie (Hoekstra) VanderBrug...

Edward and Marvin DeVries are twin brothers who, together with their spouses, sent five children to Calvin College. As the cost of a private higher education continues to increase, Edward and Marvin understand the financial strain for families to send twin children...

This scholarship was established with a gift from the estate of Edward W. Berends following his death in 2009 from cancer. A 1972 graduate of Calvin College, Ed lived his faith as a partner at Berends, Hendricks, Stuit Insurance in Grandville for over 30 years. As...

Edward and Hazel Stephenson were strong supporters of higher education and believed in providing scholarships to give young people the opportunity to attend college. The Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation was established to carry on their wish to assist...

The family of Edward E. Ericson, Jr. establishes this scholarship to honor his 26 years of service at Calvin College as a professor of literature. Ed was known as “a lover of literature, master teacher, consummate storyteller, eminent scholar, dauntless administrator...

This scholarship was established by Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland to enable and encourage gifted students to pursue careers in chemistry or biochemistry at Calvin College as well as to help them to develop a Christian world view. Edwin received an A.B. degree in...

This scholarship was established to encourage young scholars to seek relationships and influences among countries and people of the world, to merge faith and learning in the broadest sense. Since both Ed and Elaine had the privilege of realizing this world and faith...

This scholarship was established because of a longstanding family tradition of supporting and believing in the importance of Christian Education. This scholarship is intended for a junior or senior in the Education Department who intends to teach in a Christian school.

Betty Vredevoogd graduated from Calvin College in 1941 with a degree in education. She followed that with a master’s degree in special education from the University of Michigan. She devoted her life to teaching, faithfully serving for many years at Children’s...

Mrs. Ellen Schroder and her family have established this scholarship to demonstrate their long standing support of Calvin College and Christian education. Because Mrs. Schroder and both of her sons attended and graduated from Calvin it is their desire to provide...

Faculty, friends and alumni of the Spanish Department established this scholarship to honor Dr. Elsa Cortina who taught in the Spanish Department for over 30 years.  Through Dr. Cortina’s leadership and vision, Calvin’s first ever semester abroad program was...

Gertrude Pott Zwiep was an immigrant who, at 15 years of age, came to America from the Netherlands in 1916 with her parents and 6 siblings. After her father died three years later, Gertrude was willing to work to contribute to make an education possible for her five...

For over ten years in a row, Fortune Magazine has named Plante Moran as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the United States. It is the people that make Plante Moran one of the best companies to work for year after year, as well as one of the most highly...

Dr. Enno Wolthuis, Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College from 1949-1976, has established a scholarship fund for the benefit of chemistry majors who have an interest in pursuing a career in research and/or college-level teaching. Dr. Wolthuis always provided his...

The family of Eric and Wendy Van Vugt establish this scholarship in honor of their parent’s faithful dedication to Christian education and their love of Calvin College. Given Wendy’s lifelong commitment to urban education, both as a teacher and now as a tutor and...

Through the generosity of former students and friends, this scholarship honors Mrs. Ervina Boevé for her contributions to the theatre and the college while serving as director of Thespians. Each year a scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates proven...

Alton Sheridan was born in 1925 on his family farm in Allendale, Michigan. He spent his early years working on the farm and helping transport produce to city markets. After graduating from Coopersville High School, he enlisted in the Army during WWII, serving as a...

Born and raised in a farming family in South Dakota, Bernard Van Beek showed an aptitude for both machinery and mathematics. As a young man, he served his country in World War II, working on a variety of aircraft including the iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress....

This scholarship is established through a gift from the estate of Bruce Klanderman to benefit students from Trinity Christian College.

This scholarship is established to honor the memory of Nelson Sterken. While living on his family’s farm Nelson worked in a machine shop until arthritis forced him into early retirement. He was a strong Christian and a member of North Street CRC in Zeeland, MI, all...

Sharon Whalen, nee Dykstra, was an extraordinary woman. She was blessed with a joyous and loving nature and a passion for life. She welcomed each day with her beaming smile, open arms, and an open heart. Her years of study at Calvin, culminating in 1971 with a...

This scholarship is established through a generous gift from the estate of Shelby Beagle. Shelby was a woman of unwavering faith, who channeled her love for God into a career marked by diligence and commitment. As the third of five children, she exemplified a strong...

This scholarship was established in memory of Eugene and Joan Deur. Mr. and Mrs. Deur truly appreciated the excellent education Calvin College provided their children and grandchildren. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to upper-class students...