William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Roger and Esther Heyns

Since 1977, Dr. Roger W. Heyns has been President of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Dr. Heyns, a 1940 graduate of Calvin College, also served with distinction as Professor of Psychology and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of Michigan, Chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley, and President of the American Council on Education. The Hewlett Foundation has recognized his many years of leadership in higher education and his outstanding service as president of the foundation by awarding Calvin College a generous grant in his honor. The Roger and Esther Heyns Presidential Scholarships, which are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, are among the most prestigious awards made by Calvin College. Candidates are students entering any class level at Calvin. Requirements are a GPA of 3.85 or higher for first year students and a GPA of 3.50 or higher for current students. This scholarship is automatically renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher. Each year students receiving the Presidential Scholarship are selected and designated as Roger and Esther Heyns Presidential Scholars.