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
$2,400 Alfred J. Reynolds and Bette Reynolds Goote Scholarship in Psychology
This scholarship was established by Bette Reynolds-Goote in memory of...
$4,740 Bolt Family Psychology Scholarship
This scholarship was initially provided in memory of father and son...
$3,600 Charles Gardner Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Charles D. Gardner (Class of 1952) majored in math and psychology...
$5,000 Cornelius A. and Lettie G. Plantinga Scholarship
Family, friends, and former students and parents of Dr. and Mrs....
$4,500 John and Gwendolyn Jansma Scholarship
As faithful contributors to Calvin, John and Gwendolyn Jansma...
$2,920 John T. Daling Memorial Scholarship
Dr. John Daling was a founder of the Calvin Psychology Department. He...
$2,400 Lester and Viola De Boer Psychology Scholarship
Dr. De Boer, a school psychologist, attended Calvin from 1937 to 1940. ...
$4,500 Renee and Robert Rietema Family Psychology Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Renee and Robert...
$2,500 Valk Family Scholarship
Jim (James) and Lorraine Valk both attended Calvin and met there. All...
$1,200 Vanderploeg-Edgerly Psychology Scholarship
Gretchen Vanderploeg Edgerly graduated from Calvin in 1977 with a major...