Marvin Zuidema Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Marvin Zuidema joined the Calvin College faculty in 1961 and served as a professor of physical education until his retirement in 2004. Dr. Zuidema served the department as an administrator, teacher, author, and coach. He served as the head coach of the men’s tennis and men’s baseball teams, and his major contribution to the department was coaching the men’s soccer team for 36 years. Coach Zuidema’s family and friends desire to remember him for his unfailing faithfulness to his calling by establishing a scholarship for a student intending to teach physical education and coach.

Basic criteria:

  • entering junior or senior year
  • physical education major
  • intending to coach
  • financial need is considered

Renewal criteria: This scholarship is automatically renewable if the scholarship criteria continues to be met (one year only). Renewal is subject to funding availability.

Donor
Family, Friends and Colleagues of Marvin Zuidema
Award
$5,500
Scopes
Kinesiology
Deadline
01/31/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your vision for teaching Physical Education and/or coaching. What challenges exist for a Christian physical educator or coach?