Norma J. Veldkamp Teacher Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded in memory of Norma J. Veldkamp, a 1948 graduate of Calvin University. Born and raised on a farm in rural Michigan, Norma came to Calvin as a first-gen student and met her future husband, Bill. She studied education and became a teacher before leaving the profession to devote her time to raising her five children. At Calvin Norma made many lifelong friends while deepening her relationship with Christ. Norma was a faithful servant who loved and cared for everyone and treasured her Calvin education. The Norma J. Veldkamp Teacher Scholarship is intended to assist students who attend Calvin to become a teacher and have participated in a Teacher Academy program to prepare themselves.

Basic criteria:

• entering freshman year
• pursuing an education major
• graduate of a High School Teacher Academy
• financial need is considered

Renewal criteria: This scholarship is automatically renewable if the recipient continues to meet all of the specified criteria and achieves a 2.5 minimum GPA by the beginning of Calvin University Internship #1 when students begin their professional courses. Renewal is subject to funding availability.