Our Opportunities

Admitted students can apply from December 1 to January 31 (11:59 p.m. ET).

Complete two sections:

  1. General Application
  2. New Student Application - or – Returning Student Application

Music scholarships also need: 

  • New Student Music Scholarship Application - or - Returning Student Music Scholarship Application

How to Apply

  • Click “Sign In” and enter your Calvin username and passphrase.
  • Save answers by clicking “Save and Keep Editing.”
  • For help, email scholarships@calvin.edu

What Else?

When finished, you are automatically considered for all named scholarships for which you qualify*.

You will also receive a list of “Recommended” scholarships. Apply by answering their specific questions. 

A few external scholarships, such as the Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Award, are available under the “Opportunities” tab. 

Awarding Scholarships

Calvin awards scholarships in mid- to late-March for the upcoming academic year. 

*Named scholarships are competitive. Automatic consideration does not guarantee an award.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$2,000 14th St. Christian Reformed Church Scholarship
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who wishes to...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,700 A. Dale and Mary Buist Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Buist because of her deep...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,630 A. Donald Vroon Scholarship for Physical Education
The family of A. Donald Vroon established this scholarship to honor the...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,900 A.M.D.G. Scholarship
A.M.D.G. Architects, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, established this...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,300 Adelene Haverhals Scholarship in Memory of Dorothy Otter
This scholarship was established by Adelene Haverhals in memory of...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,500 Adrian and Margaret Van Andel Family Scholarship
With gratitude and thanks to God for the godly influence an education at...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,550 African Scholarship in Engineering
In gratitude for the excellent education Kenneth Ludema received in the...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,100 Al and Kay Bierling Family International Student Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Al and Kay Bierling who were...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,200 Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship
Alan and Jan Pauw established this scholarship in appreciation of the...
Deadline01/31/2025
$15,000 Alaska EDDGE Scholarship
This generous scholarship was established to give students from Alaska a...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,400 Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Environmental Engineering Scholarship
This scholarship was established for engineering students who are...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,400 Albert R. and Elizabeth A. Posthuma Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship was established for nursing students who are dedicated...
Deadline01/31/2025
$5,100 Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,800 Alfred and Bernice Strikwerda Family Scholarship
In appreciation for what Calvin has meant to the family of Alfred and...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,400 Alfred J. Reynolds and Bette Reynolds Goote Scholarship in Psychology
This scholarship was established by Bette Reynolds-Goote in memory of...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,810 Allene Huizenga Goguen Music Scholarship
The family of Allene Huizenga Goguen established this scholarship to...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,600 Alma and John Hoogland English Education Scholarship
Alma and John Hoogland met at Calvin College as English majors and they...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,400 Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,530 Alvin and Hylda Tuuk Business Scholarship
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk’s early years were largely shaped by the Depression...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,600 Alvin and Kathleen Plantinga Scholarship in Christian Philosophy
Alvin Plantinga, a noted Christian philosopher, taught philosophy at...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,270 Alyce Louise Oosterhouse Smith Nursing Scholarship
Alyce Oosterhouse Smith ’45 began her college career as a nursing...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,500 Andrea Meeter Dekker Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Andrea Meeter Dekker ’63, and...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,000 Andy J. Egan Company Scholarship
The Andy J. Egan Company, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, is a mechanical...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,700 Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Schrier, class of...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,500 Angeline Nydam Spoelhof Memorial Scholarship
Former President of Calvin College, Dr. William Spoelhof, and the...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,170 Ann Janssen Noteboom Scholarship
This scholarship was established by William and Ann Noteboom. Dr. Ann...
Deadline01/31/2025
$5,000 Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women
This scholarship was established by Philip L. Huizenga in honor and...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,600 Annemary Heerspink Memorial Social Work Scholarship
Annemary Heerspink, a 1968 Calvin graduate, majored in sociology. Her...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,820 Anthony VanderLugt Memorial Engineering Scholarship
Mr. Anthony VanderLugt earned his BS in 1959 at Calvin and the...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,900 Anton and Sena Hoogewind Scholarship
Sena Thomas Hoogewind established this scholarship in memory of her...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,600 Arlene and Ray Bruggink Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Arlene and Ray Bruggink who have a...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,000 Armor of Light Scholarship
The foundation sponsoring this scholarship is interested in both...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,800 Arnold and Cynthia Morren Family Scholarship
Arnie and Cynthia Morren both attended Calvin College, and all three of...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,400 Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship
Arnold and Janice VanderBok established this scholarship out of...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,610 Arnold and Mary Dood Medical Services Scholarship
The children of Arnold and Mary Dood established this scholarship as a...
Deadline01/31/2025
varies Arnold, Elva and Doris Bakker Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Doris Bakker to honor her parents,...
Deadline01/31/2025
$4,050 Art and Marilyn Dykstra Scholarship
Art and Marilyn Dykstra have been faithful supporters of Christian...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,200 Art Wierenga Family Health Sciences Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Arthur Wierenga to assist students...
Deadline01/31/2025
$5,850 Arthur and Kathryn Mervenne Education Scholarship
Mrs. Laurie Hekman established this scholarship in honor of her parents,...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,400 Arthur J. and Laura Jean Gritter Family Scholarship
The Gritter Family’s feelings about persons with special needs come from...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,000 Arvin and Corrie Vos French Scholarship
Arvin and Corrie Vos established this scholarship to encourage students...
Deadline01/31/2025
$5,720 Audrey and Alton Greenfield Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Audrey Greenfield, best...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,200 Bakker Family Missions Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of foreign missionaries for...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,300 Balog Family Social Work Scholarship
Dr. Kevin and Cheryl Balog, along with their daughter Stephanie,...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,250 Barbara Gezon Baker Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Sociology and Social Work
Calvin played an important role in Barbara Gezon Baker’s life. ...
Deadline01/31/2025
$3,600 Bea and Terry Pheifer Music Scholarship
Mrs. Bea and Dr. Terry Pheifer established this scholarship for a music...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,400 Belden Family Scholarship
The Belden family has a long-standing relationship with Calvin...
Deadline01/31/2025
$2,500 Bell Family Scholarship
Drew ’16 and Jesse ’18 Bell established this scholarship after they...
Deadline01/31/2025
$9,310 Benjamin H. Van Andel Scholarship
Ben Van Andel established this scholarship both as a gift and as a...
Deadline01/31/2025
$11,000 Benjamin Ryan Bufford Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends of Benjamin...
Deadline01/31/2025