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: 

  1. the General Application and
  2. 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.

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Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
$3,200 Alan and Jan Pauw Family Scholarship
Alan and Jan Pauw established this scholarship in appreciation of the...
$2,700 Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Schrier, class of...
$4,740 Bolt Family History Scholarship
This scholarship was initially provided in memory of father and son...
$7,500 Dr. Bernard Zylstra, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
Gerrit and Carol Zylstra established this scholarship to honor their...
$1,800 Earl Strikwerda Memorial Scholarship
Memorial contributions from the relatives and friends of Professor Earl...
$1,320 Edwin J. and Elaine F. Van Kley History Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Elaine Van Kley to encourage young...
$1,150 John De Bie History Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of John De Bie, former...
$2,000 Martin P. and Florence DeGraaff Wiebenga Scholarship
The children of Mr. Martin and Mrs. Florence De Graaff Wiebenga...
$3,350 Peter D. Hoekstra Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the History Department in honor of one...
$2,950 Reverend Bernard Haven Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Rev. Bernard Haven, a...
$3,500 Sally and Bert de Vries Archeology Scholarship
During his years of service in the history department at Calvin, Bert...
$3,800 William and Lynn Van Vugt History Scholarship
William and Lynn Van Vugt established this scholarship to encourage...