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
$3,370 Kate Bytwerk Scholarship for Study Abroad
This scholarship was established in memory of Katherine Bytwerk,...
Deadline03/31/2024
$2,400 Alfred J. Reynolds and Bette Reynolds Goote Scholarship in Psychology
This scholarship was established by Bette Reynolds-Goote in memory of...
Ended
$2,400 Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
Willis M. Clark, a long time friend and business partner of Alto...
Ended
$3,000 to $4,500 Botting Family Scholarship
All three of Robert and Jean Botting’s sons were students at Calvin...
Ended
$3,300 Bruce and Joanne Deckinga/Compassion International Scholarship
Mike and Amy Crook established this scholarship in honor of Amy’s...
Ended
Cost of Tuition Calvin University/University of Michigan Medical School Partnership Scholarship - The Gerbens/Gritter Scholar
God’s faithful providence guided Dr. Larry Gerbens, a retired...
Ended
$1,000 Corrine E. Kass Graduate Studies Scholarship
This scholarship was established for the purpose of assisting...
Ended
$3,000 David and Susan Wilkins Family Teacher Internship Scholarship
Out of their gratitude to God for being a part of a family with four...
Ended
$4,100 Donald E. Pruis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dirk and Liesl Pruis to honor the...
Ended
$1,770 Fred and Carol Van Den Bosch Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Den Bosch of Holland, MI, established this...
Ended
$3,110 Herbert and Doris Vander Mey Scholarship
Mr. Herbert and Mrs. Doris Vander Mey are long-time residents of Grand...
Ended
$3,600 Herbert and Sharon Lantinga Scholarship
Herbert and Sharon Lantinga, along with their four children, are alumni...
Ended
$3,700 James L. Kempema Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jean Kempema to honor her late...
Ended
$2,640 John and Betty Zandee Organ Music Scholarship
Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of...
Ended
$2,700 John and Marian Vanden Berg Family Scholarship
John and Marian (Zylstra) Vanden Berg are both graduates of Calvin, as...
Ended
$1,950 John K. and Betty Boerema Family Nursing Scholarship
First Lieutenant Boerema returned from overseas during the Korean War...
Ended
$3,000 Kenneth J. Van Spronsen Memorial Business Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth J. Van Spronsen by...
Ended
$2,510 Llewellyn L. Cayvan String Instrument Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Cayvan were long-time supporters of the Calvin Music...
Ended
$3,350 Lloyd H. De Vries Scholarship
Lloyd De Vries was a Calvin student in the mid 1960’s. To be able to...
Ended
$2,750 Louis Vos Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Louis Vos taught in the Calvin Religion Department for 30 years...
Ended
$2,520 Marge Houskamp Organ Scholarship
Mrs. Margaret A. (Marge) Houskamp was a long-time employee and an ardent...
Ended
$2,020 Mary Louise Huizenga Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the children of John S. and Anne...
Ended
$4,000 Norma J. Veldkamp Teacher Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of Norma J. Veldkamp, a 1948...
Ended
$2,500 RDW Memorial Scholarship
Roger Woolley was born in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. He firmly...
Ended
$4,800 Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Steven Michael Zifferblatt was a man who accomplished much in his...
Ended
$4,000 U-Knighted Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Jon ‘87 and Julie ’85 Voskuil out of...
Ended
$4,400 Van Baak Scholarship in Experimental Physics
Calvin physics professor David Van Baak retired in 2014 after many years...
Ended
$5,000 Waanders Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Doores and Grada Waanders...
Ended