Rose M. Bloem Scholarship

Rose and Harry Bloem have been long-time supporters of Christian education and have a lengthy and trusted relationship with Calvin. Rose graduated from Calvin in the field of education and Harry has served on the Calvin Board of Trustees. Three of their children (Jim, Nancy, and David) are alums of Calvin. Their fourth child, Michael, is developmentally disabled and has had many wonderful experiences with the special education teachers he has encountered. Rose and Harry are very grateful to those dedicated special education teachers who, in so many ways, touch the lives of students with developmental disabilities. It is the desire of the Bloem family to provide this scholarship to Calvin students who are pursuing a degree in special education with the hope that each recipient will demonstrate the same warm and caring characteristics they saw in those teachers who came in contact with Michael.

Basic criteria:

• entering junior or senior year (Post-BA may apply)
• cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
• pursuing a program in special education
• financial need is considered

Renewal criteria: Students who wish to be considered for renewal must file a new application each year and will be given equal consideration with other candidates.