Calvin Alumni Association Network Scholarships are sponsored by Calvin alumni for students coming to Calvin from their local network (formerly chapter) area. These scholarships are available to all students from the geographic area, not just children of alumni. This information will be updated as information is received from network leaders. All monies donated to the network will be applied to the network scholarship fund (as indicated in the website url for each donation link).
Questions? Contact the alumni office: alumni@calvin.edu | 616-526-6142
Alaska Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013 and live in the Alaska.
2. The award is primarily need-based.
3. Academic ability, demonstrated Christian service, personal character and professional promise will be considered.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Judy Olsen
A minimum of $1,000 scholarships will be awarded as funds allow.
Arizona - Phoenix Network | donate now »
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: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Calvin alummi office (616-526-6142).
One or more $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Arizona - Tucson Network | donate now »
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: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contacts: Ellen Vellenga or David Vellenga (520-797-3731).
As many $1000 scholarships will be given as funds allow.
British Columbia Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be an enrolled, first-year student for the 2013-2014 school
year.
2.
Scholarship will be awarded based on Christian character, community involvement and desire
for a Christian higher education.
Consideration will also be given to
individuals who display evidence of leadership, volunteerism and service
to the community, with a preference to those students not receiving other
Calvin scholarships.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Elaine Smit (604-271-0283).
One $500
scholarship will be awarded.
California - Bay Area Network | donate now »
The Bay Area Network (generally defined as zip codes 93600-95999) offers partial airfare reimbursement for high school students visiting Calvin. An application is available and details must be finalized in advance of the student's trip to Calvin. Contact Mary Schrotenboer for details.
Until recent years, the network has provided scholarships for one or more incoming Calvin students from our area. It is the hope of Bay Area Network to reinstate the scholarship program if donations to our scholarship fund once again reach a level to do this.
California - Southern Network | donate now »
Alumni in Southern California want to encourage you to visit Calvin, and our alumni network will help you get there! If you are a junior or senior who lives in Southern California (generally defined as zip codes 90000-91899, 92200-93199, 93400-93499) and visit through our Fridays at Calvin program, the admissions office will give you a $200 voucher up front to help cover your flight. If you apply and enroll by May 1 of your senior year and bring your travel receipts to the admissions office by the end of your first semester on campus, then we’ll reimburse you for the remainder of your flight AND give you an additional $500 scholarship.
For more information, contact Stephanie De Weerd, admissions counselor and check her schedule to find out when she'll be visiting your area.
California - San Diego Network | donate now »
Alumni in Southern California want to encourage you to visit Calvin, and our alumni network will help you get there! If you are a junior or senior who lives in San Diego a (generally defined as zip codes 91900-92199) and visit through our Fridays at Calvin program, the admissions office will give you a $200 voucher up front to help cover your flight. If you apply and enroll by May 1 of your senior year and bring your travel receipts to the admissions office by the end of your first semester on campus, then we’ll reimburse you for the remainder of your flight AND give you an additional $500 scholarship.
For more information, contact Stephanie De Weerd, admissions counselor and check her schedule to find out when she'll be visiting your area.
Colorado Network | donate now »
The Colorado Network is looking for students who are in good academic standing, are a leader in their church community, and will continue these attributes at Calvin.
Application: Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Ernie Krauth
Florida - Gulf Coast Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student who
will begin Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Scholarship will be awarded based primarily on academic performance and community involvement.
3. Applicant must live in the Gulf Coast Network area
(generally defined as zip codes 33500-33999, 34100-34299
and 34600-34699)
Application/Contact: Max Vreugdenhil (941-794-3016); deadline is February 1, 2013.
Florida - South Network | donate now »
First-year Student Scholarships:
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Scholarship considerations are GPA, Christian commitment and character, involvement
in service opportunities, participation in extracurricular school activities,
and participation in church and community activities.
3. Applicant must be from Palm Beach and surrounding counties (Dade, Broward, Martin,
St. Lucie, etc.).
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Phil Wierenga
One or more $1000 - $1500 scholarships will be awarded depending on funds available.
Sophomore Student Scholarships:
1. Applicant must be a sophomore for the 2013-2014 school year.
2. Applicant
must have an accumulated GPA of at least 2.0.
3. Applicant must be from Palm Beach
and surrounding counties (Dade, Broward, Martin,
St. Lucie, etc.).
Application/Contact: Write a brief letter of application with your name, Florida address, major(s) and send a copy of your most current Calvin transcript to Phil Wierenga (10811 Cambay Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33437); deadline is February 1, 2013.
$500 scholarships will be awarded; the number of scholarships depends on funds available.
Honduras Network | donate now »
"It is our desire to set up a scholarship so that Honduran students might be able to attend Calvin. For many of these students, the only thing that impedes them from attending is the cost. They have a dream but lack the financial resources to make that dream a reality. In addition to tuition and room-and-board fees, these students have to pay for international flights, visas, passports, and other fees that go along with being an international student.
We will be setting up a scholarship fund that will be able to make the cost of attending Calvin more affordable for students who exhibit the following qualities: a strong desire to attend Calvin, a growing relationship with God, and a solid work ethic that will allow them to succeed at Calvin."
- Brittany Roode, Jenny Espinoza and Julienne Louters
More information TBD. In the meanwhile, contact alumni@calvin.edu.
Illinois/Indiana - Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student from the Chicagoland area (generally defined as zip codes 46300-46499 and 60000-60899).
2. 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. Preference will be given to applicants who have not
already received a significant award such as a National
Merit Scholarship, Calvin Presidential Scholarship, or Peters Scholarship.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Susan Anderson (630-462-0406).
As many $1000 scholarships will be given as funds allow.
Japan Network | donate now »
1. Any student resident in Japan (regardless of nationality)
planning to attend Calvin for the first time in the fall of 2013,
as either a freshman or a transfer student, is eligible to apply.
2. Award will be based primarily on academic
excellence and need.
3. Consideration will be given to demonstrated
Christian service, personal character and professional promise.
4.
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: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Tom Postema
One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each will
be awarded.
Kansas - Kansas City Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2.
Applicant must be resident of the metro Kansas City area (area codes 913 or 816).
3.
The award will be based primarily on academic excellence, financial need, Christian character, commitment to service and evidence of leadership.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Brent Vander Ark
One or more $2750 scholarship will be awarded as funds allow.
Maryland/Baltimore Network
See information on the Washington, DC, Alumni Network Scholarships.
Michigan - Grand Rapids Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013
2. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
3. Service Scholarship will be awarded based on volunteer
activity/service in your church, community, school, etc.
4. Applicants must attend a high school in Kent County (or, if home-schooled,
live in Kent County).
Application (complete form): Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013) - must be typed!
Recommendation Form (only): Word | PDF - must be typed!
Applications are also available from local high school guidance offices
or Alumni Office (616-526-6142).
Contact: Alumni Office (616-526-6142).
At least nine $2500 service scholarships ($1500
first year, $1000 second year) will be awarded.
Michigan - Lakeshore Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Scholarship 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).
4. Preference will be given to applicants who have not
already received a significant award, such as a National
Merit Scholarship, Calvin Presidential Scholarship, or 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: Word | PDF (must be postmarked by February 1, 2013)
Applications are also available from local high school guidance counselors.
Contact: Brenda Katerberg (616-335-2916).
$1000 scholarships will be awarded.
Michigan - Lansing/Mid-Michigan Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year students entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
3. Main consideration for this award is a record of volunteer
activity or service in your church, community, school, etc.
4. Students must live in the Mid-Michigan Network area (within the area bounded on the north by M21, on the west by M66, on the east by M52 and on the south by the southern boundaries of Eaton and Ingham counties).
5. Preference will be given to applicants who have not
already received a significant award, such as a National
Merit Scholarship or Calvin Presidential Scholarship.
6. Two written references must be submitted.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Derek Bajema
One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each will be awarded.
Michigan - Southeast Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must live in the Southeast Michigan Network area (generally defined as zip codes 48000-48399).
3. Consideration will be given as follows: answers to application questions (20%); cumulative grade point average at the end of your most recent semester (20%); two written references using forms provided (20%); interview with local alumni (40%).
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Recommendation Form: Word | PDF
Contact:
Ross Weener (734-945-0683).
Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Michigan - Southwest (Kalamazoo) Network | donate now »
1. Applicants must be high school seniors who live in the Southwest Michigan
Network area (generally defined as zip codes 49000-49199).
2. Consideration 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. Financial need may be a consideration.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact:
Mary Jane Baylor (269-375-4480).
The number of scholarships awarded will be based on funding.
New Jersey / New York City Network | donate now »
The Network Scholarship Committee, in conjunction with the financial aid office, will select the recipient(s) of this award.
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must be from
the local area (New Jersey, or the New
York City metro area).
3. Consideration will be given to demonstrated Christian service,
personal character and professional promise.
4.
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.
Application (complete form): Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Recommendation Form (only): Word | PDF
Contact: Jackie Streelman
One or more scholarships of approximately $1000 each.
SOPHOMORE scholarship renewal for current first-year recipients:
Current first-year students at Calvin
who received a NJ/NY Network scholarship last year are eligible to renewed their scholarship as a sophomore.The criteria
for the first-year scholarships will also be used for the sophomore scholarships.
Application (complete form): Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Recommendation Form (only): Word | PDF
Contact: Jackie Streelman
New York - Rochester Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must live in the Rochester area (generally defined as zip
codes 14400-14699).
3. This scholarship is primarily academic in nature; however, Christian
character and service and extra-curricular activities will also be considered.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Linda Cieminis (585-671-8735).
One or more scholarships in the amount of $250 to $750
will be awarded.
Pacific Northwest - Portland, Oregon Network | donate now »
Come visit Calvin. We'll help you get here! If you are a junior or senior who lives in the Pacific Northwest - Portland, Oregon area (generally defined as zip codes 97000-97999 or 98600-98699) and visit through our Fridays at Calvin program the admissions office will give you a $200 voucher up front to help cover your flight. If you apply and enroll by May 1 of your senior year and bring your travel receipts to the admissions office by the end of your first semester on campus, we’ll reimburse you for the remainder of your flight AND give you an additional $500 scholarship (courtesy Pacific Northwest Alumni Network).
For more information, contact Stephanie De Weerd, admissions counselor and check her schedule to find out when she'll be visiting your area.
Washington, DC Network | donate now »
1. Applicants may be incoming first-year or transfer
students for Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicants must live in the greater DC/Baltimore area (generally defined as zip codes 19900-21899, 22000-22599, 25400-25499,
and 26700-26899).
2. Scholarships are awarded based on Christian commitment, scholastic
achievement, personal character and professional promise.
3. One Matthew Remein DC Network scholarship will also be awarded.
Application form: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Please note: three copies of the recommendation are required.
Contact: Brandon Hunt
Washington - Lynden Network | donate now »
1. Applicant must be a first-year student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must live within the Lynden Network area.
3. Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
4. 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.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Kelly DeJong (360-318-0794).
Two scholarships for $1000 (renewable
for $1000 second year if student maintains 2.5 GPA) will be awarded.
Washington - Seattle/Tacoma Network | donate now »
1. Applicant may be a first-year student or transfer student entering Calvin in the fall of 2013.
2. Applicant must live within the Seattle/Tacoma Network area.
3. The award is primarily academic in nature, but preference will be given
to students not receiving academic scholarships from Calvin or other
sources.
4. Consideration will be given to demonstrated Christian service,
personal character and professional promise. Need, though not the primary factor, will be considered.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Brian Wolters
One or more scholarships of $1000 will be awarded depending on funds available.
Wisconsin - Southeastern Network | donate now »
1. Applicant may be a current undergraduate college student who
have completed at least two years of undergraduate education as of June
2012, and intend
to transfer to Calvin during the next academic year.
2. Applicant must either be a resident of Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee,
Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, or Waukesha County, Wisconsin,
or regularly attend a church in one of those counties.
Application: Word | PDF (deadline is February 1, 2013)
Contact: Victor Plantinga
