Calvin Alumni Association Chapter Scholarships are sponsored by Calvin alumni for students coming to Calvin from their local chapter area. These scholarships are available to all students from a given area, not just children of alumni. This information will be updated as information is received from chapter leaders. For other questions, email the Alumni Office at alumni@calvin.edu.
Arizona - Phoenix Chapter
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a high school senior who has applied to Calvin and lives in the Phoenix area.
2. Applicant must answer the questions on the application to the best of their ability.
3. Applicant must supply a transcript which shows their two most recent years of education.
4. Two written references must be submitted on behalf the the student.
Application forms: Download a scholarship application as a Word or PDF file.
Contacts: Ken and Paula Wigboldy, 480-785-9852.
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: One or more $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Arizona - Tucson Chapter
Criteria:
1. Applicant must be a high school senior who has applied to Calvin and lives in the Tucson area.
2. Applicant must answer the questions on the application to the best of their ability.
3. Applicant must supply a high school transcript.
4. Applicant must include two letters or recommendation, one from church and one from school.
Application forms: Download a scholarship application as a Word or PDF file.
Contacts: Ellen Vellenga or David Vellenga, 520-797-3731
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: As many $1000 scholarships will be given as funds allow.
Black Alumni Chapter
Criteria: current Calvin College black students who:
(1) will have completed two semesters by June 2010;
(2) are in academically good standing at the college; and
(3) will be enrolled as a full-time student for the 2010-2011 school year
Contact: Direct questions to Ralph Johnson or the Alumni Office.
Application form:
The following application has two sections: a 1-page form plus a list a questions to answer. Please type the answers to the questions.
Book grant application instructions (Word document)
Book grant application form (Word document)
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Application deadline:
Applications are due [date pending for 2010]. In addition, students must be available for an interview with chapter leaders on [date pending for 2010].
Awards: Book Grants within a range of $200 to $400 to be used
at the Calvin Campus Store for books and materials that are academically
required. The number of awards depends on available funds; at least 5 grants of $200 each will be awarded.
British Columbia Chapter
Criteria: The BC Chapter will offer one $500
scholarship to an enrolled, first-year student for the 2010-2011 school
year. This scholarship is based on a candidate's (1) Christian character
and personal involvement in the life of their community and (2) desire
for a Christian higher education. This scholarship will be awarded (by mid-March 2009) on
a demonstrated and competitive basis, with consideration being given to
individuals who display evidence of leadership, volunteerism and service
to the community, with a preference to those students not receiving another
Calvin College scholarship.
Application forms: Download a scholarship application as a Word or PDF file.
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Contact: Elaine Smit (604-271-0283).
California - Bay Area Chapter
The Bay Area Chapter (generally defined as zip codes 93600-95999) will not be offering scholarships this year. They will, however, be offering some support for Fridays at Calvin trips when arrangements are made with the chapter leader in advance of the trip. Contact Mary Schrotenboer for details.
California - LA/Inland Empire Chapter
Criteria:
1. Applicants must be current high school seniors who plan to attend Calvin in Fall 2010.
2. Students must live in the LA/Inland Empire Chapter area (generally defined as zip codes 90000-91899, 92200-93199, 93400-93499) to be eligible for this scholarship.
3. Students may opt to apply for the volunteerism award or the academic scholarship and must indicate on the application form the awards for which they are applying.
4. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Application forms: Download a scholarship application as a Word or PDF file.
Contact: Laura Pheifer (526-461-1489).
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: One volunteerism award and two academic scholarships
California - San Diego Chapter
Criteria:
1. Applicants must be current high school seniors who plan
to attend Calvin in Fall 2010.
2. Students must live within the Southern California Chapter area (generally
defined as zip codes 91900-92199) to be eligible for this scholarship.
3. The Volunteerism Scholarship is based on a consistent pattern of volunteer
service, character, and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.
4. The Academic Scholarship is based primarily on scholastic ability and
character.
Students may apply for both the Volunteerism and Academic Scholarships.
Separate forms should be used, but the same responses may be used where
information is repeated.
Application forms:
Download a volunteerism scholarship application as
a Word or PDF file.
Download an academic scholarship application as a Word or PDF file.
Contact: Trena Boonstra.
Application deadline: Applications must be received by February 2, 2010
Awards: One $1000 volunteerism scholarship and one $1000 academic
scholarship will be awarded in 2009. These scholarships are one-time awards
for a student's first year at Calvin.
Colorado Chapter
Criteria: In order to be eligible for a scholarship,
students must send in the application no later than February 2, 2010.
The Colorado chapter is looking for students who are in good academic
standing, a leader in their church community, and will continue these
attributes at Calvin College.
Application form: Application: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Contact: Ernie Krauth
Florida - Gulf Coast Chapter
Criteria: Award(s) goes to a first year student. Academic performance and community involvement are the primary factors considered. For students from the Gulf Coast, Fla., area who
will begin Calvin in fall 2010. Students must live within the Gulf Coast
Chapter area (generally defined as zip codes 33500-33999, 34100-34299
and 34600-34699) to be eligible for this scholarship.
Contact: Applications are available from Max Vreugdenhil (941-794-3016).
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: TBD based on funds available.
Florida - South Chapter
First-year Student Scholarships:
Criteria:
1. For first-year students entering Calvin in fall 2010.
2. The committee considers GPA, Christian commitment and character, involvement
in service opportunities, participation in extracurricular school activities,
and participation in church and community activities.
3. Students from Palm Beach and surrounding counties (Dade, Broward, Martin,
St. Lucie, etc.) are eligible to apply.
Awards: One or more scholarships of $1000; the number of scholarships depends on funds available.
Application form: Download an application as a Word or PDF file.
Contact: Phil Wierenga
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Sophomore Student Scholarships:
Criteria: Accumulated GPA of at least 2.0. Students from Palm Beach
and surrounding counties who will be sophomores at Calvin in 2010-11 are
eligible to apply.
Application process: Write a brief letter of application, including
your name, local Florida address, major(s) and a copy of your most
current Calvin transcript. Submit this to Phil Wierenga (10811 Cambay Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33437).
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: $500 scholarships will be awarded; the number of scholarships
depends on funds available.
Illinois - Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year students from the Chicagoland area. Students must live
within the Chicagoland Chapter areas (generally defined as zip codes 46300-46499 and 60000-60899)
to be eligible for this scholarship.
2. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis, with consideration being given to scholastic achievement and to individuals who display a life of faith as evidenced by commitment in the areas of leadership, volunteerism, and service to the community.
3. The scholarship committee will consider only applicants who have not
already received a significant award from another source, such as a National
Merit Scholarship, a Calvin Presidential Scholarship, or a Peters Scholarship.
Application form: Application: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010.
Questions: Contact Susan Anderson (630-462-0406).
Awards: As many $1000 scholarships will be given as funds allow. Scholarships are for a student's first year at Calvin.
Iowa - Pella Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year students entering Calvin in fall 2010.
2. Application considers GPA, financial need, recommendations and questions
about goals and character.
3. Students must live within the Pella Chapter area (generally defined
as zip codes 50000-50399, 50600-50999, and 52200-52599) to be eligible
for this scholarship.
Application form:
Application: Word | PDF
Academic Recommendation Form: Word | PDF
Character Recommendation Form: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Jon Kuyers.
Awards: Number of scholarships awarded will be based on funding.
Japan Chapter
Criteria: Any student resident in Japan (regardless of nationality)
planning to attend Calvin College for the first time in the fall of 2010,
as either a freshman or a transfer student, is eligible to apply. The
award will be based primarily on the following two factors: 1) academic
excellence and 2) need. In addition, consideration will be given to demonstrated
Christian service, personal character and professional promise. While
the award is generally academic in nature, strong consideration will be
given to students not receiving other academic scholarships from Calvin
or other sources.
Application form: Contact Tom Postema (tpostema@caj.or.jp) to request a copy of the application form or download copies here: Word | PDF below.
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Awards: One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each will
be awarded for a student's first year at Calvin.
Maryland/Baltimore Chapter
See information on the Washington, D.C., Alumni Chapter Scholarships.
Michigan - Grand Rapids Chapter
Criteria:
1. First-year students entering Calvin in Fall 2010
2. At least a 2.5 GPA
3. The main criterion for these Service Scholarships is a record of volunteer
activity or service in your church, community, school or elsewhere
4. Applicants must attend a high school in Kent County (or, if home-schooled,
live in Kent County)
Application Form: The "complete form" download
provides all scholarship information in one document. PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be typed!
Complete Form: Word | PDF
Recommendation Form only: Word | PDF
Applications are also available from local high school guidance offices
or from the Calvin Alumni Office (616-526-6142, alumni@calvin.edu).
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact the Alumni Office.
Awards: At least 9 - $2500 service scholarships ($1500
first year, $1000 second year) will be awarded.
Michigan - Lakeshore Chapter
Criteria:
1. First-year students entering Calvin in Fall 2010
2. These scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis, with primary
consideration given to individuals who display evidence of faith commitment
in the areas of leadership, volunteerism and service to the community.
3. Students must attend a high school in Ottawa, Muskegon, or Allegan
Counties (or, if home-schooled, live in one of these counties) to be eligible
for this chapter's scholarships.
4. The scholarship committee will consider only applicants who have not
already received a significant award from another source, such as a National
Merit Scholarship, a Calvin Presidential Scholarship, or a Peters Scholarship.
5. Students interested in also being considered for the Brian DeWall Lakeshore
Chapter Scholarship (see criteria) should
fill out the regular scholarship application and note interest in and
qualifications for this scholarship on the application.
Application Form: Download the application as a Word or PDF file.
Applications are also available from local high school guidance counselors.
Application deadline: Applications must be postmarked by February 2, 2010.
Questions: Contact Mrs. Brenda Katerberg at 616-335-2916.
Awards: $1000 scholarships (a one-time award for the
first year at Calvin)
Michigan - Lansing/Mid-Michigan Chapter
Criteria:
1. First-year students entering Calvin in Fall 2010
2. A 2.5 GPA or better.
3. A record of volunteer
activity or service in your church, community, school or elsewhere. (This is the main criteria.)
4. Students must live in the Mid-Michigan Chapter area to be eligible for this scholarship.
5. Two written references must be submitted.
6. Preference will be given to applicants who have not
already received a significant award from another source, such as a National
Merit Scholarship or a Calvin Presidential Scholarship
Application form: Download the application as a Word or PDF file.
Application deadline: February 2 , 2010
Questions: Contact Jane VanderHaagen.
Award: One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each.
Michigan - Southeast Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year students entering Calvin in fall of 2010. Students must live in the Southeast Michigan Chapter area (generally defined as zip codes 48000-48399) to be eligible for this scholarship.
2. Answers to questions on the application. (20%)
3. Your cumulative grade point average at the end of your most recent semester. (20%)
4. Two written references (use the forms supplied in the application materials). (20%)
5. Interview with local alumni (40%)
Application form: Download the application as a PDF file
Recommendation form: Download the recommendation form as a PDF file
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Award: Two or more $1,000 scholarships
Questions: Contact Ross Weener (734-945-0683).
Michigan - Southwest (Kalamazoo) Chapter
Criteria:
1. Applicants must be high school seniors who live in the Southwest Michigan
Chapter area (generally defined as zip codes 49000-49199) to be eligible
for this scholarship.
2. Decisions will be based on answers to application questions and involvement
in extra-curricular activities such as school activities and volunteer/service
projects.
3. Preference will be given to students who have not already received
a Calvin National Merit or Presidential Scholarship.
Application form: Download the application as a Word or PDF file
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Mary Jane Baylor (269-375-4480).
1340 Cadet Lane,
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
New Jersey / New York City Chapter
For students planning to attend Calvin for the FIRST TIME in Fall
2010:
Criteria: The Chapter Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with Calvin's
Financial Aid office, will select the recipient(s) based upon the following
criteria:
· The student must be from the local area (New Jersey, or the New
York City metro area).
· The award is primarily academic in nature, but preference will
be given to students not receiving other academic scholarships from Calvin
or other sources.
· Need, though not the primary factor, will be considered in the
decision-making process.
· Consideration will be given to demonstrated Christian service,
personal character and professional promise.
Application form: The complete form includes the student form and
the recommendation forms. The recommendation forms have also been provided
separately for those who wish to send those to someone electronically.
Complete form: Word | PDF
Recommendation form: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Jackie
Streelman (201-444-0844).
Awards: One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each.
SOPHOMORE scholarship renewal for current first-year
scholarship recipients:
Criteria: Current first-year students at Calvin
who received a NJ/NY Chapter scholarship last year are eligible to apply
to have their scholarship renewed as a sophomore scholarship.The criteria
for the first-year scholarships will also be used for the sophomore scholarships
Application form: The complete form includes the student
form and the recommendation forms. The recommendation forms have also
been provided separately for those who wish to send them electronically.
Complete form: Word | PDF
Recommendation form: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Jackie Streelman (201-444-0844).
New York - Rochester Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year Calvin students entering Calvin in Fall 2010.
2. This scholarship is primarily academic in nature; however, Christian
character and service and extra-curricular activities will also be considered.
3. Students must live in the Rochester area (generally defined as zip
codes 14400-14699) to be eligible for this scholarship.
Application form: Download an application as a Word or PDF file.
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Linda Cieminis (585-671-8735).
Awards: One or more scholarships in the amount of $250 to $750
will be awarded.
Pacific Northwest - Portland, Oregon Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year students entering Calvin in fall 2010.
2. This scholarship will be awarded to you on a demonstrated and competitive basis, with consideration being given to individuals who display evidence of faith commitment in areas of leadership, volunteerism and service to the church, school, and community.
3. Students must live in the Pacific Northwest-Portland, Oregon area (generally defined as zip
codes 97000-97999 or 98600-98699) to be eligible for this scholarship.
Application form: Download an application as a Word or PDF file.
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Mary vanBuren (503-706-2717).
Awards: One or more scholarships in the amount of $1000
will be awarded.
Washington, D.C. Chapter
Criteria:
1. These scholarships are available to incoming first-year or transfer
Calvin students in the greater D.C./Baltimore area (approximately those
living in the following zip code areas: 19900-21899, 22000-22599, 25400-25499,
and 26700-26899) who will be entering Calvin in fall 2010.
2. Scholarships are awarded based on Christian commitment, scholastic
achievement, personal character and professional promise.
3. One Matthew Remein DC Chapter scholarship will also be awarded.
Application form: You will need to download the application form
plus three copies of the recommendation form.
Application form: Word | PDF
Application deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Brandon Hunt (209-401-3331).
Washington - Lynden Chapter
Criteria:
1. Students must live within the Lynden Chapter area to be eligible for
this scholarship.
2. This scholarship is available to a high school senior entering Calvin
in Fall 2010.
3. This scholarship will be awarded on a demonstrated and competitive
basis, with consideration being given to individuals who display evidence
of faith commitment in areas of leadership, volunteerism and service to
the church, school, and community.
4. A minimum GPA of 2.50 is required for this scholarship.
Application Form: Download the application as a Word or PDF document.
Application Deadline: February 2, 2010
Questions: Contact Jacki Matter (360-354-4315).
Awards: Two scholarships for $500 (renewable
for $500 second year if student maintains 2.5 GPA) will be awarded.
Washington - Seattle/Tacoma Chapter
Criteria:
1. For first-year students (including transfer students) entering Calvin
in Fall 2010.
2. Students must live within the Seattle/Tacoma Chapter area to be eligible
for this scholarship.
3. The award is primarily academic in nature, but preference will be given
to students not receiving other academic scholarships from Calvin or other
sources.
4 . Need, though not the primary factor, will be considered in the decision-making
process.
5 . Consideration will also be given to demonstrated Christian service,
personal character and professional promise.
Application form: Dowload the application as a Word or PDF document.
Application deadline: Applications must be received or postmarked
on or before February 2, 2010.
Questions: Contact Brian Wolters.
Wisconsin - Southeastern Chapter
Criteria: Current undergraduate college students who will
have completed at least two years of undergraduate education as of June,
2010 and either (a) are residents of Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee,
Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County, Wisconsin,
or (b) regularly attended a church in one of those counties; and who intend
to attend Calvin College during the next academic year.
Application form: Download an application as a Word file. Applications are also available
from the Alumni Office (Spoelhof 246; 616-526-6142; alumni@calvin.edu).
Application deadline: February 2, 2010.
Questions: Victor Plantinga
