Calvin University/University of Michigan Medical School Partnership Scholarship - The Bratt Scholar

The family of Dr. Harvey J. Bratt established this award to celebrate and honor all of the things that deeply enriched his life. Harvey loved his Saviour, his family, his church, Calvin College, the University of Michigan, and the art and practice of medicine. The Bratt Scholar enabled Calvin to offer the first scholarship through this partnership with the University of Michigan, which will prepare Calvin students for success in medical school and their future medical career.

Basic criteria:

  • entering freshman year
  • cumulative GPA of 3.90 or higher and an ACT of 31 or higher or a combined SAT of 1340 or higher.
  • U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, with preference given to underrepresented North American students
  • demonstrate a passion to serve God’s world through the field of medicine
  • pursuing a pre-med program
  • admitted to Calvin University by February 1
  • financial need is not required

Renewal criteria: This scholarship is automatically renewable if the recipient has a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher and continues to demonstrate passion to serve God’s world through the field of medicine (three years only).

Applicants will find specific selection, interview, and decision timelines here.

Donor
Harvey J. Bratt Family
Award
Cost of Tuition
Deadline
01/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship is for freshmen who are pursuing a pre-med track and plan to attend medical school after they graduate from Calvin. To be eligible to apply, you must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.90 or higher, an ACT of 31 or higher or a combined SAT of 1340 or higher. To be considered for this scholarship, Calvin must have the record of your official ACT Score (31 or above) or SAT Score (1340 or above) by January 31. Self-reported scores will not qualify you for this scholarship.
  2. What draws you to a career in medicine and why do you think that you are a good fit for this profession?
  3. Calvin University is a Christian liberal arts college. Please discuss how you think that Calvin will uniquely prepare you for a career in medicine.
  4. Tell us about an experience you had that led to new insights. What did you learn and how have you applied these lessons to your life?