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 |
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$5,100 |
Alexander and Lavonne Dragt Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Alexander and Mrs. Lavonne Dragt...
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$2,400 |
Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...
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$3,700 |
Bernard Klamer Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
This scholarship honors Bernard Klamer’s faithful Christian witness, his...
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$4,000 |
Calvin and Pauline Verbrugge Family Scholarship
Pauline Verbrugge established this scholarship to honor the memory of...
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$7,000 |
Debra Deur Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Charles Deur in memory and honor...
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$2,870 |
Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Wolthuis Chemistry Scholarship
Dr. Enno Wolthuis, Professor of Chemistry at Calvin College from...
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$2,700 |
Dr. Robert J. Albers Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor Dr. Robert Albers for his...
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$4,500 |
Dr. Sandra E. Klassen Memorial Scholarship
Established by David Klassen (‘74) and Dr. Brian Klassen (’07), this...
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$2,900 |
Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Edwin and Eleanor Vrieland to enable...
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$3,100 |
Gerrit, Beulah, and Robert Dragt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Gerrit, Mrs. Beulah,...
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$9,800 |
Gregory and Joan Uitvlugt Family Scholarship
In deep appreciation for the quality education that they received at...
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$3,000 |
Heidmann Family Scholarship
Kurt and Kathy Heidmann wish to encourage and reward students who are...
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$2,500 |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholarship
This scholarship was established to provide tuition assistance to...
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$3,500 |
James and Beatrice Harkema Family Scholarship
Dr. James and Mrs. Beatrice Harkema of East Lansing, MI, established...
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$3,300 |
James Vander Ark Scholarship
James Vander Ark grew up as a ’preacher’s kid’, which meant moving to...
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$3,650 |
John A. Bolt Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor John A. Bolt who was a Calvin...
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$3,170 |
John and Lillian Van Oosten Scholarship
This scholarship was established as a result of a bequest to Calvin by...
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$3,100 |
John and Louise Wagner/Vander Wagen Memorial Scholarship
John Vander Wagen graduated from high school during the Great Depression...
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$3,700 |
John and Theresa B. Wierenga Family Scholarship
The children of Mr. John and Mrs. Theresa Boes Wierenga established this...
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$4,220 |
King-Wierenga Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established by Arthur and Norma Wierenga in honor of...
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$5,400 |
Klanderman Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Bruce and Alice Klanderman to...
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$4,000 |
Kurt Frisch Family Scholarship
Dr. Kurt C. Frisch worked in the field of Polymer Research and...
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$4,700 |
Larry L. Louters Biochemistry Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Harley A. and Julia Janssen and...
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$5,450 |
Laura and Gary Greenfield Chemistry and Math Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Gary and Laura Greenfield in...
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$1,400 |
Margaret and Donald Vander Haar Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jim and Mary Winkle and Dan Vander...
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$3,800 |
McNamara Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Richard and JoAnne McNamara to...
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$2,900 |
Peter and Margaret (Bell) De Haan Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship
Mrs. De Haan established this scholarship to benefit students in...
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$3,400 |
Pfizer Scholarship
The Pfizer Scholarship is funded by the Pfizer Corporation, which is a...
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$3,900 |
R. and J. Iwema Education Scholarship
Rich and Jane Iwema, retired educator and registered nurse respectively,...
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$2,500 |
Raymond and Florence Van Heuvelen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Van Heuvelen to honor her...
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$2,500 |
Science Goals Scholarship
Al and Mary Ter Haar established this scholarship with the desire to...
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$2,500 |
Secondary Science Education Scholarship
It is the donors’ mission to lend financial support to a Calvin student...
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$2,950 |
VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. William J....
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$3,110 |
Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship
Having numerous relatives who have made Christian education their life’s...
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$3,000 |
Waite/Fleischmann Family Scholarship
Frederick (Class of 1972) and Shirley Fleischmann (Class of 1975)...
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$4,300 |
West Michigan Optometric Scholarship
This scholarship was established by a number of optometrists practicing...
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