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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$5,000 |
Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women
This scholarship was established by Philip L. Huizenga in honor and...
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$2,400 |
Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship
Arnold and Janice VanderBok established this scholarship out of...
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$4,610 |
Arnold and Mary Dood Medical Services Scholarship
The children of Arnold and Mary Dood established this scholarship as a...
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$2,800 |
Betsy C. Prose Health Sciences Scholarship
Betsy Prose established this scholarship in grateful acknowledgement of...
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$4,200 |
Bruce and Esther (VanManen) Drukker Family Scholarship
Steve and Nancye Drukker established this scholarship in honor of...
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$3,300 |
Bruce and Joanne Deckinga/Compassion International Scholarship
Mike and Amy Crook established this scholarship in honor of Amy’s...
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$2,120 |
Carl and Sandra Gronsman Family Scholarship
Mr. Carl and Mrs. Sandra Gronsman of Grand Rapids, MI, established this...
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$2,400 |
Dewey and Marilyn Heetderks Family Medical Scholarship
Dr. Dewey and Mrs. Marilyn Heetderks of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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$3,300 |
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Meeuwsen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Bernard and Mrs. Louise Meeuwsen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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$2,840 |
Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
Harvey and Fran Bratt, medical doctor and registered nurse,...
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$5,000 |
Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of Dr. and Mrs. Lee S....
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$2,300 |
Dr. Corwin G. and Ina June VanderVeer Family Medical Scholarship
Dr. Corwin G. and Mrs. Ina June VanderVeer and their children...
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$3,220 |
Dr. Glenn Van Dommelen Family Pre-Medical Scholarship
Dr. Glenn VanDommelen, having been in medical practice just short of 40...
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$6,500 |
Dr. James A. Cook Scholarship
Dr. James Cook was a graduate of Western Michigan Christian High School...
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$3,500 |
Dr. Karen A. Cooper and Dr. Clifford S. Cho Family Scholarship
Karen Cooper and Cliff Cho established this scholarship out of gratitude...
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$2,900 |
Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
The family of the late Dr. Morris Wilderom established this scholarship...
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$3,650 |
Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirkse Health Care Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirks of...
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$3,200 |
Dr. Robert J. Blok Scholarship
In appreciation for the excellent education received at Calvin College...
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$3,000 |
Dr. Roger A. and Bradley J. Hoekstra Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Janice Veenstra and her daughters established this scholarship in...
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$2,500 |
Drs. Richard James and Susan Beving Strikwerda Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Drs. Richard and Susan Strikwerda to...
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$2,600 |
Florence M. and Thomas F. Caldon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established for a prospective student who expresses...
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$7,700 |
Gertrude LaBotz Crum, M.D. Scholarship
Gertrude LaBotz Crum, M.D., is an alumna of Calvin College who earned a...
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$3,250 |
God Has No Border Medical Scholarship
Dr. Daniel De Cook was raised by parents who were medical missionaries...
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$3,320 |
Henry and Grace Beute Memorial Scholarship
Gordon Beute, M.D., established this scholarship to honor the memory of...
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$2,850 |
James and Barbara Haveman Family Scholarship
Jim and Barb Haveman and their family are deeply committed to Christian...
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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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$5,300 |
Jelsema Family Scholarship
Russ and Leann Jelsema both attended Calvin College. They established...
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$3,900 |
Johannes and Charlotte Moss Plekker Memorial Scholarship
Mr. John and Mrs. Judith Bielema of Grand Rapids, MI, established this...
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$2,700 |
Joseph and Ralph Gelmer Vander Laan Memorial Scholarship
The Vander Laan family established this scholarship in memory of...
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$1,900 |
Kathryn De Weerd Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Ms. Kathryn De Weerd, a life-long...
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$4,100 |
Kenneth and Phyllis Timmer Family Scholarship
Ken and Phyllis Timmer established this scholarship to provide future...
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$3,300 |
Mike and Bette Oostendorp Family Scholarship
Mr. Mike and Mrs. Bette Oostendorp established this scholarship in...
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$2,500 |
Mike and Carol De Weerd Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Carol and Dr. Michael De Weerd...
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$4,000 |
Paul and Thelma Schutt Family Medical Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Paul and Mrs. Thelma Schutt of...
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$5,100 |
Peter V. Tigchelaar Pre-Medical/Dental Scholarship
This scholarship was established by grateful students to honor Peter V....
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$3,600 |
Pool Family Scholarship
This scholarship honors Robert and Wilhemina Pool and their strong...
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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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$3,000 |
Richard S. Vander Heide Pre-Med Scholarship
The Vander Heide family established this scholarship to encourage and...
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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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$2,840 |
Stephen P. Beals Family Scholarship
Dr. Stephen and Mrs. Martha Beals established this scholarship in...
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$4,800 |
Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Steven Michael Zifferblatt was a man who accomplished much in his...
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$2,500 |
Valk Family Scholarship
Jim (James) and Lorraine Valk both attended Calvin and met there. All...
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$3,000 |
Vander Lugt Family Scholarship
In gratitude to God for His many blessings in their lives and as...
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$2,700 |
VandeZande Family Scholarship
The VandeZande family has been blessed by multiple generations of...
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$3,370 |
Victor VerMeulen Medical Scholarship
Dr. Victor and Mrs. Mildred VerMeulen of Grand Rapids, MI, established...
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$2,200 |
Watts Family Scholarship
Gifted and determined, William Watts graduated from Calvin in 1997,...
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$2,520 |
William and Winifred Haeck Medical Scholarship
Dr. William and Mrs. Winifred Haeck are both graduates of Calvin. When...
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$3,400 |
William J. and Glenda Masselink Scholarship
Dr. William J. and Glenda Masselink of Lake Worth, FL, established this...
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