International development studies scholarships
Patricia S. Duthler International Development Scholarship
The Patricia S. Duthler Scholarship is funded by Patricia S. Duthler, a local business woman, to honor the business tradition of her own family and to help create leaders who use their knowledge and skills in the interest of poor people around the world. It invests in students who exhibit great potential for leadership in bringing about economic and community development in and among the world’s developing nations. Candidates are students with senior status as of Fall 2009 who will also be full-time students at Calvin for the 2009-10 academic year. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be an IDS major and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, engage in volunteer activities in their local communities and demonstrate evidence of a strong commitment to integrate their Christian faith into their life practice. The Scholarship will be awarded for the 2009-10 academic year in the amount of $2,400.
- Watch for information about applying for the scholarship in February. Applications can be found in the business, economics and IDS department office, or as an attachment in the Information tab of the IDS Knightvision Organization.
The Dr. Vincent P., Jr. and Alida W. Miller Scholarship
The Dr. Vincent P., Jr. and Alida W. Miller Scholarship has been established by Dr. Vincent P. and Alida W. Miller of Indiana, PA in support of students majoring or minoring in International Development Studies for their off-campus semester. Dr. and Mrs. Miller have long been involved in issues related to a Christian approach to Third World development through his academic research, paper presentations and writings and through her support and assistance in doing field work in a number of underdeveloped areas, much of which has been in collaboration with Reformed mission agencies. Candidates are current Calvin College students planning to enroll full time for the academic year 2009-2010. Students must be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year and be planning to major or minor in IDS. Students must show sensitivity to cultural diversity and be planning to take part in a semester abroad program in either the fall or spring semester of the 2009-10 academic year. The scholarship will be awarded with some preference to applicants who have a basic understanding of geographic theories of economic development. The 2009-10 scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,900.
- Watch for information about applying for the scholarship in February. Applications can be found in the business, economics and IDS department office, or as an attachment in the Information tab of the IDS Knightvision Organization.
The Business/International Development Scholarship
The Business/International Development Scholarship was founded by an alumnus of Calvin College. It was their desire to support a student’s exploration of a business calling to expand and promote God’s kingdom in a developing country. Candidates are current Calvin College students planning to enroll full time for the academic year 2009-10. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year and be pursuing some combination of degrees in IDS, Business and/or Economics. Candidates must be planning on a semester abroad in an approved IDS program. Students applying must be able to articulate both a personal testimony and a potential calling for using business gifts/skills in developing country, as well as demonstrate financial need. The scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $3,500.
- Watch for information about applying for the scholarship in February. Applications can be found in the business, economics and IDS department office, or as an attachment in the Information tab of the IDS Knightvision Organization.
The Business as Mission Scholarship
This scholarship was founded by an alumni family that wanted to promote the world view that business and economics can be used to expand and promote God's kingdom. This scholarship is intended to strengthen a business student's passion, calling and understanding of how business and economics can be used for spreading the gospel, promoting justice, alleviating poverty and improving lives. Candidates must be a current Calvin College student planning to enroll full time in the 2009-10 school year. Applicants must be entering their junior or senior year. Candidates must be planning to participate in either the Thailand or Honduras spring semester and be pursuing a degree that combines Business, Economics and/or International Development Studies. Applicants need to articulate a personal testimony and a potential calling for using business skills in developing countries, and be able to show some evidence that the scholarship is needed to meet educational expenses. This scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $3,500.
- Watch for information about applying for this scholarship in October. Please contact Roland Hoksbergen, director of the IDS program, for additional details regarding the application process.
Other scholarships
The following is a list of scholarships that may be of interest international development studies majors and minors. To apply for these scholarships, search the Office of Financial Aid for forms and applications related to each scholarship.
- Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
- Jennie and Gerrit De Haan Memorial Scholarship
- Hearst Foundation Scholarship
- Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women
- Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship
- Spalink Memorial Missions Scholarship
- Summer Ministries Grant
- David O. Triezenberg Memorial Scholarship
- Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship
- Joseph and Ralph Gelmer Vander Laan Memorial Scholarship
- Charles and Anna Wabeke Memorial Scholarship
- Kate Bytwerk Scholarship for Study Abroad
- International Opportunities Scholarship
- Peace and Justice Scholarship
- Lighthouse Scholarship
- Andy W. Schrier Memorial Scholarship
- Geraldine Vogelzang Leadership Scholarship
- Leanne Joy Knot Memorial Scholarship
- Calvin Grants for Off-Campus Programs
