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
$2,700 Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Andrew Schrier, class of...
$1,900 Charles Strikwerda Scholarship in Political Science
John Van Dellen was a graduate of Calvin who entered the real estate...
$2,200 De Kryger Monsman Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Diana Monsman established this scholarship in memory of her...
$7,500 Dr. Bernard Zylstra, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
Gerrit and Carol Zylstra established this scholarship to honor their...
$3,700 Dr. James Penning Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship, which honors the life and work of Dr....
$3,100 Gerrit, Beulah, and Robert Dragt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Gerrit, Mrs. Beulah,...
$3,650 Gezina Stuart and Jan Willem Kingma Scholarship
The husband and wife sponsors of this scholarship wish to provide...
$5,600 Honorable John Feikens Memorial Pre-Law Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of U.S. District Court Judge...
$2,500 Jacob and Rena Van Dellen Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Theodore Van Dellen in honor of...
$5,300 Jelsema Family Scholarship
Russ and Leann Jelsema both attended Calvin College. They established...
$1,200 Johan and Wilma Westra Scholarship
Dr. Johan G. Westra was the first full-time political science professor...
$3,300 John C. Heerspink Memorial Scholarship
In keeping with the philanthropic and service example set by his...
$3,700 Lyle and Barbara (Duimstra) Voskuil Family Scholarship
Barbara and Lyle Voskuil are both graduates of Calvin. Lyle appreciates...
$1,720 Peace and Justice Scholarship
Calvin College alumnus Paul Hoffman established this scholarship in June...
$1,000 Reverend Alfred and Henrietta Walcott Scholarship
Mary Walcott wishes to honor her parents Reverend Alfred and Henrietta...
$4,600 Ronald Buikema Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of the late Ronald Buikema of...