Lynn and Bas Vanderzalm Scholarship

Lynn and Bas Vanderzalm established this scholarship with gratitude to God for His grace and blessing and to Calvin University for its impact on their lives. After graduating from Calvin, Lynn taught high school English at Lexington Christian Academy (LCA), where she was among the first of many Calvin graduates who have taught and served at LCA over the years. A first-generation immigrant, Bas found Calvin to be a place of growth and encouragement for someone trying to find his faith and identity in his adopted country. Lynn and Bas trust and pray that the Lord will use this scholarship to help Calvin students who reflect the people they have been privileged to serve in God’s name over the years.

Basic criteria:

• entering freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year
• graduate of Lexington Christian Academy in Massachusetts
• if no students from Lexington Christian Academy in Massachusetts, then the next preference will be for a student who is a first-generation immigrant to the U.S.
• if no immigrant students qualify, the next preference would be for a student who is a citizen of a country in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
• 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.