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
$5,100 Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
$2,400 Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...
$7,000 Debra Deur Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Charles Deur in memory and honor...
$2,400 Dewey and Marilyn Heetderks Family Medical Scholarship
Dr. Dewey and Mrs. Marilyn Heetderks of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
$2,840 Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
Harvey and Fran Bratt, medical doctor and registered nurse,...
$3,220 Dr. Glenn Van Dommelen Family Pre-Medical Scholarship
Dr. Glenn VanDommelen, having been in medical practice just short of 40...
$3,500 Dr. Karen A. Cooper and Dr. Clifford S. Cho Family Scholarship
Karen Cooper and Cliff Cho established this scholarship out of gratitude...
$2,900 Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
The family of the late Dr. Morris Wilderom established this scholarship...
$3,200 Dr. Robert J. Blok Scholarship
In appreciation for the excellent education received at Calvin College...
$3,100 Gerrit, Beulah, and Robert Dragt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Gerrit, Mrs. Beulah,...
$7,700 Gertrude LaBotz Crum, M.D. Scholarship
Gertrude LaBotz Crum, M.D., is an alumna of Calvin College who earned a...
$9,800 Gregory and Joan Uitvlugt Family Scholarship
In deep appreciation for the quality education that they received at...
$2,500 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide tuition assistance to...
$3,500 James and Beatrice Harkema Family Scholarship
Dr. James and Mrs. Beatrice Harkema of East Lansing, MI, established...
$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...
$5,450 Laura and Gary Greenfield Chemistry and Math Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Gary and Laura Greenfield in...
$1,400 Margaret and Donald Vander Haar Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jim and Mary Winkle and Dan Vander...
$5,100 Peter V. Tigchelaar Pre-Medical/Dental Scholarship
This scholarship was established by grateful students to honor Peter V....
$3,600 Pool Family Scholarship
This scholarship honors Robert and Wilhemina Pool and their strong...
$1,500 R. Wayne and Joanne E. De Jonge Earthkeeping Scholarship
R. Wayne and Joanne E. De Jonge have a passion for God’s creation and...
$2,500 Raymond and Florence Van Heuvelen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Van Heuvelen to honor her...
$3,000 Richard S. Vander Heide Pre-Med Scholarship
The Vander Heide family established this scholarship to encourage and...
$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...
$2,840 Stephen P. Beals Family Scholarship
Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Beals established this scholarship in...
$4,800 Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Steven Michael Zifferblatt was a man who accomplished much in his...
$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...
$3,000 Waite/Fleischmann Family Scholarship
Frederick (Class of 1972) and Shirley Fleischmann (Class of 1975)...
$2,520 William and Winifred Haeck Medical Scholarship
Dr. William and Mrs. Winifred Haeck are both graduates of Calvin. When...
$3,400 William J. and Glenda Masselink Scholarship
Dr. William J. and Glenda Masselink of Lake Worth, FL, established this...