Our Opportunities
How to Apply
Admitted students can apply for Calvin University scholarships from December 1 to January 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Complete two sections to apply:
- the General Application and
- the New Student Application or the Returning Student Application.
Music scholarships need one extra form:
- the New Student Music Scholarship Application or the Returning Student Music Scholarship Application.
To start, click “Sign In” and enter your Calvin username and passphrase. Save your answers any time by clicking “Save and Keep Editing.” For help, email scholarships@calvin.edu.
When finished, you’re automatically considered for ALL named scholarships*. You will also receive a list of “Recommended” scholarships. Apply by answering their specific questions.
A few external scholarships, such as the Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Award, are available under the “Opportunities” tab.
Awarding Scholarships
Calvin awards scholarships for the upcoming academic year in mid to late March.
*Named scholarships are competitive. Automatic consideration does not guarantee an award.
Award | Name | Actions |
---|---|---|
$5,100 |
Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
|
|
$3,250 |
Clarence P. and Janice H. Walhout Scholarship
Both Clarence and Janice Walhout taught in the Calvin English Department...
|
|
$7,000 |
Debra Deur Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Charles Deur in memory and honor...
|
|
$2,800 |
Gabrielse Scholarship
Gerald Gabrielse and his wife Ellen established this scholarship to...
|
|
$3,100 |
Gerrit, Beulah, and Robert Dragt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Gerrit, Mrs. Beulah,...
|
|
$9,800 |
Gregory and Joan Uitvlugt Family Scholarship
In deep appreciation for the quality education that they received at...
|
|
$1,700 |
Howard and Betty Van Till Scholarship
Howard J. and Betty L. Van Till established this scholarship to honor...
|
|
$2,500 |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide tuition assistance to...
|
|
$2,400 |
Ivan E. and Rebecca J. Boerman Scholarship
Dr. Ivan and Mrs. Rebecca Boerman of Grand Rapids, MI, have provided the...
|
|
$3,300 |
James Vander Ark Scholarship
James Vander Ark grew up as a ’preacher’s kid’, which meant moving to...
|
|
$3,170 |
John and Lillian Van Oosten Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a result of a bequest to Calvin by...
|
|
$3,700 |
John and Theresa B. Wierenga Family Scholarship
The children of Mr. John and Mrs. Theresa Boes Wierenga established this...
|
|
$1,400 |
Margaret and Donald Vander Haar Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jim and Mary Winkle and Dan Vander...
|
|
$3,900 |
R. and J. Iwema Education Scholarship
Rich and Jane Iwema, retired educator and registered nurse respectively,...
|
|
$2,500 |
Raymond and Florence Van Heuvelen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Van Heuvelen to honor her...
|
|
$2,110 |
Roger D. Griffioen Physics and Astronomy Scholarship
Physics and Astronomy Department alumni and friends established this...
|
|
$2,500 |
Science Goals Scholarship
Al and Mary Ter Haar established this scholarship with the desire to...
|
|
$2,500 |
Secondary Science Education Scholarship
It is the donors’ mission to lend financial support to a Calvin student...
|
|
$3,100 |
Steensma Family Physics and Astronomy Scholarship
Dr. David Steensma and his wife Carol Roede of Wellesley, MA,...
|
|
$4,400 |
Van Baak Scholarship in Experimental Physics
Calvin physics professor David Van Baak retired in 2014 after many years...
|
|
$2,950 |
VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. William J....
|
|
$3,110 |
Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship
Having numerous relatives who have made Christian education their life’s...
|
|
$3,400 |
William J. and Glenda Masselink Scholarship
Dr. William J. and Glenda Masselink of Lake Worth, FL, established this...
|