Roger D. Griffioen Physics and Astronomy Scholarship

Physics and Astronomy Department alumni and friends established this scholarship to honor Roger D. Griffioen. Dr. Roger Griffioen dedicated his professional career to Calvin. His leadership was central in bringing the Department of Physics and Astronomy from infancy to its present status as a leading undergraduate program. Dr. Griffioen served on Calvin’s staff from 1961 until his retirement in 1999. He served 19 years as chairman of the department as well as seven years as Academic Dean for the Natural Sciences and Contextual Disciplines.

Basic criteria:

• entering freshman year
• planning to major in physics
• enrolled in Physics 132 and 133 or higher level major-sequence courses
• good student with a strong academic record. Although there is no minimum GPA requirement, the student’s academic record will be one of the factors considered in selecting a recipient.
• financial need is not required

Renewal criteria: This scholarship is not renewable.