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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| $3,530 |
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk Business Scholarship
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk’s early years were largely shaped by the Depression...
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| $3,940 |
Bernard Vellenga, Jr. Scholarship
Mr. Bernard Vellenga, Jr. entered the family business after his junior...
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| $2,500 |
Bolker Capital Financial Planning Scholarship
The Bolker Capital Financial Planning Scholarship is for students...
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| $2,500 |
Bruce and Debra Los Business Scholarship
Bruce and Debra Los have a keen interest in the field of business. ...
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| $3,500 |
Bruce and Jeralyn Ryskamp Scholarship
Mr. Bruce and Mrs. Jeralyn Ryskamp established this scholarship out of...
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| $3,800 |
C & N Systems Scholarship
God continues to bless Bob and Bert Bowden ‘88, David Clark and Jon Last...
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| $4,120 |
C.J. Byeman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jack and Mary Ann Byeman in...
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| $4,180 |
Calvin and Susan Hulst Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
Calvin and Susan Hulst established this scholarship to encourage...
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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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| $1,100 |
Castle, DeWit, and Timmer Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor the careers of three...
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| $3,000 |
Charles J. and Marianne Stehouwer Business Scholarship
Chuck and Marianne Stehouwer have been blessed in their marriage as well...
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| $2,100 |
Charles J. VanDenBerg Family Business Scholarship
The family of Charles J. VanDenBerg has been greatly blessed by God with...
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| $3,000 |
Chris and Katie Prins Family Scholarship
Chris ’04 and Katie ’01 Prins both came from out of state to attend...
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| $2,200 |
Chris Gronsman Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Ana Stegink Gronsman and Carl and...
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| $3,000 |
Clarence and Nelly Battjes Memorial Scholarship
Clarence Battjes worked for Consumers Power Company and eventually left...
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| $3,600 |
Clarence Huizenga Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Marian Huizenga in memory of...
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| $3,150 |
Cooper Scholarship
The Cooper scholarship seeks to encourage a student planning to major in...
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| $2,500 |
David and Angela Muilenberg Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to honor David and Angela Muilenberg’s...
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| $2,600 |
David J. Vander Heide Business Scholarship
The Vander Heide family established this scholarship to encourage and...
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| $2,600 |
Deb Deters Business Scholarship
Deb Deters has been blessed in her business career and is interested in...
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| $1,610 |
DeVos Business Scholarship
Dick and Betsy DeVos established this scholarship for students committed...
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| $4,100 |
Donald E. Pruis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis to honor the...
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| $3,300 |
Edward and Carolyn Ditmar Family Scholarship
Jeff DeNooyer ‘80 and his wife Diane Ditmar DeNooyer ex ’77 established...
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| $3,950 |
Edward W. Berends Memorial Business Scholarship
Edward W. Berends saw his role in business and within the wider...
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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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| $4,400 |
Frank and Bernice Deppe Family Scholarship
Frank and Bernice Deppe have been longtime supporters of Christian...
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| $3,700 |
Garry and Gladys Schuil Family Business Scholarship
In 2009, Gladys Schuil established this business scholarship in memory...
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| $8,300 |
George and Gayle Hommes Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by George and Gayle Hommes of Fairhope,...
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| $2,320 |
Gordon and Joyce Van Beek Scholarship
This scholarship was established to express the gratitude of Gordon and...
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| $2,630 |
Gordon and Rose Buter Business Administration Scholarship
The Gordon Buter family established this scholarship for students...
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| $2,900 |
H. John and Sandra Hooyer Business Scholarship
John and Sandra established this scholarship in gratitude for the...
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| TBD |
Haralakova Family Scholarship
The Haralakova Family Scholarship was established by Plamena (Pam)...
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| $5,200 |
Harold and Julia Kraker Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Harold and Julia Kraker to assist...
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| $3,900 |
Henrietta and Charles Nyenhuis Scholarship
Henrietta Nyenhuis established this scholarship in memory of her late...
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| $3,110 |
Herbert and Doris Vander Mey Scholarship
Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Doris Vander Mey are long-time residents of Grand...
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| $3,600 |
Herbert and Sharon Lantinga Scholarship
Herbert and Sharon Lantinga, along with their four children, are alumni...
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| $3,000 |
Immaculate Flight Business Scholarship
Brett Logan ’01 deeply valued his time as a student at Calvin College...
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| $3,560 |
J. Herman and N. Lucile Fles Family Scholarship
Mr. J. Herman and Mrs. N. Lucile Fles were both active and loyal...
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| $5,000 |
Jack and Eleanor Elenbaas Family Accounting Scholarship
Mr. Jack and Mrs. Eleanor Elenbaas established this scholarship to...
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| $3,450 |
Jacob and Jennie Tuinstra Scholarship
Ms. Doris Tuinstra of Grand Rapids, MI, established this scholarship to...
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| $6,070 |
Jacobsen Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to allow students to receive the same...
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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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| $4,300 |
James R. Hertel Scholarship
Mr. James Hertel established this scholarship in appreciation for the...
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| $2,450 |
Janet Andre' Bootsma Scholarship for Women Students in Business
Jan (nee Roelfsema) Bootsma, an alumna of Calvin with a degree in...
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| $2,400 |
Jay and Martina Kuiper Family Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established to demonstrate Jay and Martina Kuiper’s...
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| $3,520 |
John and Dorothy Wiest Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. John and Mrs. Dorothy Wiest to...
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| $3,500 |
John and Judith Bielema Business Scholarship
As strong supporters of Christian liberal arts education, Mr. John and...
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| $5,400 |
John and Marge Kuyers Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established to encourage students planning a career...
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| $3,300 |
John C. Heerspink Memorial Scholarship
In keeping with the philanthropic and service example set by his...
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| $2,220 |
John D. and Beth E. Bouws Family Business Scholarship
Dr. John and Mrs. Beth Bouws wish to honor their children who, like...
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