Scholarships for Off-Campus Programs
The following scholarships are available to students studying off- campus in Calvin-sponsored semester programs. See each description for individual scholarship requirements.
Bays-Herzberg Asian Studies Scholarship
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- for fall semester Study in China program only
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- junior or senior class level at the time scholarship is used
- demonstrate an interest in pursuing Asian Studies as a major or minor, having taken at least one course in Asian Studies
- some evidence of financial need
One scholarship of $1,500 to a fall semester student.
Scholarship application deadline for fall semester program: April 23, 2012.
Kate Bytwerk Scholarship
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This scholarship was established by communications arts and sciences professor Randall Bytwerk, together with his wife Sharon, in honor of their daughter Kate, who died at age 12 while hiking during a semester spent in Hungary in 1996. It is awarded to a student who fulfills the following requirements:
- 2.5–3.39 GPA (note upper cut-off)
- junior or senior at the time the scholarship is used
- applying to a semester program outside the United States
Financial need may be considered.
One scholarship of $1,950 awarded to a fall semester student.
One scholarship of $1,950 awarded to a spring semester student.
Scholarship application deadline for fall semester programs: April 23, 2012
Bradley C. Miller Scholarship
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This scholarship was established by Brad Miller '86, an economics and mathematics major with an interest in integrating faith with economic growth in the developing world. It is awarded to a student who fulfills the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- sophomore or junior status by the time of program; preference may be given to students going into their junior year
- applying to a semester program in the non-Western world
- financial need is not required
One scholarship of $1,400 awarded to a fall semester student.
One scholarship of $1,400 awarded to a spring semester student.
Scholarship application deadline for fall semester programs: April 23, 2012.
The RoMan Manufacturing Asian Studies Scholarship
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This scholarship was established by RoMan Manufacturing, a company headquartered in Grand Rapids whcih recognizes the need for cross-cultural competency, Chinese language proficiency, and understanding of Chinese business and engineering practices. It is awarded to a student who fulfills the following requirements:
- Be a current Calvin College student planning to enroll full time the following year.
- Be entering their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Be studying (or planning to study) in China for a semester.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, insight into the China study experience, and a strong desire to go to China.
- Financial need as defined by government programs is not required, but there should be some evidence that the scholarship is needed to help meet educational expenses.
- Preference will be given to students majoring in business or pursuing a degree in engineering. Additional preference will be given to students with some Chinese language proficiency.
A scholarship will be awarded annually assuming there are candidates who meet the award criteria. It is expected the first two scholarships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year in the amount of $1,750.
Scholarship application deadline for fall semester programs: April 23, 2012.
International Opportunities Scholarship
THIS SCHOLARSHIP WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR FALL 2012.
This scholarship was established by Mr. Shane and Mrs. Melissa De Jong Schaap and is awarded to a student who fulfills the following requirements:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- junior or senior level at the time the scholarship is used
- history, political science, economics, or communications major
- plans to work internationally and integrate faith with career
Financial need may be considered for this award. You are required to write an essay as part of application for this scholarship. Recipients are required to write a short paper at the end of their semester programs for the program donors.
One scholarship of $1,500 awarded only in the spring for a fall semester student.
Application for fall semester programs: Not offered for fall 2012.
