Leanne Joy Knot Memorial Scholarship

With the generous help of many friends, the family of Leanne Joy Knot, a 1991 graduate of Calvin, established a scholarship in loving memory of their daughter and sister, whose life was tragically taken in 1997 while she was a graduate student in social work and public health.

Basic criteria:

  • entering junior or senior year
  • cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • pursuing a major in sociology or social work
  • demonstrate a deep love for Jesus Christ as expressed by the Reformed faith and a love for others as evidenced by a sincere desire to 1) help children, 2) promote improved health care, education, or standards of living among the poor, or 3) volunteer in the Peace Corps
  • 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.

Donor
Leanne J. Knot Family
Award
$5,120
Scopes
Sociology and Social Work
Deadline
01/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Outline your desire to a) help children, b) promote improved health care, education, or standards of living among the poor in the United States or other countries, or c) volunteer in the Peace Corps