Application
- Application
- to be used for all HPERDS scholarships
The deadline for submission of all HPERDS scholarship applications is Friday, March 6, 2009. - Any questions should be directed to the department chair, Dr. Don De Graaf
Sandra Anne Bos Duyst Scholarship for Youth Leadership
This scholarship honors the life of Sandra Anne Bos Duyst, who died in 2000. Sandra was a 1982 graduate of Calvin College who dedicated her life to working with and mentoring young people through such activities as teaching horsemanship and coaching volleyball. This scholarship has been established in her memory for either physical education or recreation majors in the hope that recipients will use their gifts and talents wisely and well to serve others and bring glory to God.
Scholarship Award
Award 2 scholarships of $2,350 each to upper-class studentsScholarship Application Criteria
• Full-time Calvin student currently enrolled as a physical education or recreation major in the 2009/2010 academic year. Student candidate will have achieved junior or senior status by the 2009/2010 academic year.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higherSelection Criteria
• Preference will be given to those students who demonstrate special gifts and abilities in youth leadership and development
• Financial need as defined by government programs is not required, but there should be some evidence that the scholarship is needed to help meet education expenses.
Otto J. DeBruyn Family Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Otto DeBruyn in recognition of his family’s long affiliation with Calvin College. Mr. DeBruyn’s father, Reverend J.D. DeBruyn, attended Calvin Seminary from 1907 to 1911. Since that time many members of the family tree have attended Calvin. Mr. DeBruyn’s desire is to assist students concerned with health and fitness issues. As life expectancy increases, quality of life issues become more important. Toward this end recipients of this scholarship will be encouraged to demonstrate an involvement and interest in promoting better quality of life for individuals through physical fitness and health education.
Scholarship Award
Award 3 scholarships of $3,000 each to upper-class students.Scholarship Application Criteria
• A currently enrolled full-time Calvin student. Student candidate must have junior or senior status in the 2009/2010 school year. Preference will be given to students pursuing a major or minor in a HPERDS related discipline.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.3 or higherSelection Criteria
• First preference will be given to students pursuing a major or minor in a HPERDS related discipline.
• Financial need as defined by government programs is not required, but there should be some evidence that the applicant has a demonstrated financial need.
Dr. Barney Steen Scholarship for Physical Education
This scholarship, which is named for a well-loved emeritus professor of Physical Education at Calvin College, was established in 1992 by Gerrit and Agnes Hennink and other friends of Dr. Steen's to support promising physical education majors or minors who demonstrate special abilities in emulating the ideals of a Christian perspective in physical education. Qualified individuals will be recognized by their peers and faculty for their leadership, ethical and moral character, and ability to articulate the relationship of physical education with their faith, and their vision for how they will use their gifts and abilities in service to God and others.
Scholarship Award
Award 2 scholarships of $2,500 each to upper-class students.Scholarship Application Criteria
- Be a current full-time Calvin student planning to enroll full-time in the 2009/2010 academic year. Preference will be given to students who have completed or will, in the spring semester, complete at least six (6) courses in their physical education major or four (4) in their minor.
- Be pursuing a major or minor in physical education.
- Have a GPA of 2.0 or above
Selection Criteria
- Selection will be based on leadership skill, personal character, ability to articulate a Christian perspective on sport and physical education, both in writing and verbally, and displays a potential for contributing to the field through teaching and/or coaching.
David B. Tuuk Sport Management Scholarship
This scholarship celebrates the legacy of David B. Tuuk and his many years of service to the Physical Education Department at Calvin College. During his tenure as professor, coach and athletic director, David Tuuk played a tremendous role in shaping the physical education program at Calvin. Yet his greatest strength has been administration, and he leaves a strong Christian legacy of managing Calvin's athletic programs. Recognizing the significant role that sport plays and will continue to play in our society, his vision for this scholarship is that it assists in raising up strong professionals, committed to serving as agents of renewal in the management and administration of sport. In the spirit of David Tuuk's legacy, it is his hope that scholarship recipients will actively and effectively address such issues in sport as gender and racial equality, ethical decision-making, legal issues, and competition, and that these actions will provide a significant socio-cultural challenge to, and change in, our society.
Scholarship Award
Award 1 scholarship of $3,000 to an upper-class student.
Scholarship Application Criteria
• A currently enrolled full-time Calvin student majoring in physical education (with an emphasis in sports management). Student candidate must have junior or senior status in the 2009/2010 school year. Preference will be given to students who have completed at least two (2) courses in the sport management emphasis.
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
Selection Criteria
• Preference will be given to those students who demonstrate Christian character & values and an ability to motivate and inspire others to excellence as evidenced by demonstrated competence and potential to be successful in the field. In addition students must be able to articulate in writing a Christian perspective on sport management and a personal vision for this vocation.
• Financial need as defined by government programs is not required, however assuming other criteria is equal, preference will be given to those with demonstrated financial need.
A. Donald Vroon Scholarship for Coaching & Physical Education
The family of A. Donald Vroon established this scholarship to honor the life, work and convictions of Professor Don Vroon who died in 2003 after attending, competing, teaching and coaching at Calvin College for 46 years. This scholarship is a memorial to his life of teaching and coaching and his desire to continue to learn about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
Scholarship Award
Award 2 scholarships of $1,400 each to upper-class students.Scholarship Application Criteria
- Be a current full-time Calvin student planning to enroll full-time in the 2009/2010 academic year.
- Have achieved junior or senior status for the 2009/2010 academic year.
- Be pursuing a major or minor in physical education.
- Have a GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- Financial need.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be based on:
- Teaching and coaching skills.
- The ability to articulate a Christian perspective in physical education and athletics, both in writing and verbally.
- Displaying a potential for contributing to the field through teaching and/or coaching.