Additional Scholarships

Additional Scholarships

The majority of additional scholarships for incoming students (200+) are awarded based on the information provided on the admission and financial aid applications. To search for other scholarships (including those for returning students) use Calvin's scholarship search or check out outside scholarships.

The awards listed here are available to first year students and require a separate application or letter.

• Departmental scholarships
• Disability scholarships
• Music scholarships
• Named and other scholarships
• Missionary Scholarships

Departmental scholarships

Most departmental scholarships are awarded to students in their sophomore, junior and senior years; however, there are still several opportunities for first-year students. The following departmental scholarships:

• are available to first-year students
• require a separate application or a brief letter of interest sent to the financial aid office by February 1

Students must be admitted to Calvin by February 1 to be considered.

Scholarship	Number Awarded	Amount	How to Apply	Basic Requirements	Preference to those with need?
Kenneth E. and Jean Baker First-Year Mathematics	1	$1,200	application online	planning to major in mathematics	no
Ivan E. and Rebecca J. Boerman, Physics	2	$1,350	application online	planning to major in physics; GPA of 3.3+	yes
CAS Department Mentoring	1	$1,900	application online	planning to major in communication arts and sciences	no
Dutch International Scholarship	2	$1,500	application	planning to take introductory level classes in the Dutch langauge program	yes
Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark, Engineering	1	$1,500	application online	planning to major in engineering; 1st preference to a South Christian High School graduate (Grand Rapids, MI)	yes
Roger D. Griffioen Physics	2	$2,200	application online	planning to major in physics	no
Peter D. Hoekstra History	3	$1,700	application online	planning to major in history	no
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science or Math	5	$2,500	application	interest in pursuing research in science or math	no
National Science Foundation Computation Scholarships	4	$4,000	application online	planning to pursue a degree that supports an interest in scientific computation and modeling; see more on web site	yes
Ralph Steb & Boertje Family	1	$2,200	letter	planning to major or minor in classics	no

Disability scholarships

More than 30 scholarships ranging from $1,350 - $2,500 have been established to support students who have disabilities that affect their learning at Calvin. If awarded a disability scholarship, students continue to work with the coordinator of services to students with disabilities in the academic services department.

Students with the following disabilities may write a letter to the financial aid office by February 1 explaining the disability and how it affects their learning:

• learning disability
• physical or medical disability
• deafness or hearing impairment

In addition to the letter, documentation supporting the disability is required.

Music scholarships

Several types of music scholarships are available ranging from $250–$5,600. Although most music scholarships do not require majoring in music, private lessons and involvement in a music ensemble is required. Applications are due January 19. Information and applications for all music scholarships are available on the music department web site.

Named and other scholarships

These awards have more specific eligibility requirements and are typically awarded using the information provided on the admissions and financial aid applications. The following scholarships:

• are available to first-year students
• require a separate application or a brief letter of interest sent to the financial aid office by February 1

Students must be admitted to Calvin by February 1 to be considered.

Scholarship	Number Awarded	Amount	How to Apply	Basic Requirements	Preference to those with need?
Alumni Chapter Scholarships	20	$200-$2,500	application by Feb. 2	See criteria for each Chapter; applicants do not need to be children of alumni	see individual applications
Alumni Legacy	36	$500	application by Feb. 1	GPA of 3.0+; both parents and at least one grandparent Calvin graduates	yes
Alumni International Scholarship	3	$2,000	application by March 1	GPA of 2.5+; citizenship outside the U.S. and Canada	c
Alumni Students of Color Scholarship	2 or more	$2,000	application by Feb. 1	North American ethnic minority student; GPA of 2.5+; demonstrated character and motivation	yes
Bakker Family Missions	1	$2,900	letter	GPA of 3.0+; parents are U.S. citizens living abroad serving as full-time missionaries; have had some (or all) of their secondary education in the third world	yes
Belden Brick & Supply Architectural and Masonry	2	$1,050	letter	GPA of 3.0+; child or grandchild of mason, architect or homebuilder with established relationship to Belden Brick and Supply Co. (Grand Rapids, MI)	no
Brian E. Dyk Memorial Education	1	$1,500	letter	planning to major in education; 1st preference to a West Side Christian School graduate (Grand Rapids, MI)	yes
R. Scott and Susan Boot Family	1	$3,000	letter, recommendation	GPA of 3.0+; graduate of Kalamazoo Christian High School; one-page essay outlining career goals, reason for choosing profession and how God will be glorified in that calling. A recommendation from a Kalamazoo teacher or counselor is also required.	yes
J. Russel Bouws/Russ' Restaurant	6	$1,500	application	employees of Russ' Restaurants in Kent County, MI; application available at restaurant	yes
Jack A. Bruining Memorial	1	$1,500	essay; 1 letter of recommen-dation	GPA of 2.75+; graduate of Kalamazoo Christian HS; 1-page essay on career goals, reason for choosing that profession and howGod will be glorified in that calling.	yes
D&D Building	1	$2,000	letter	GPA of 2.0+; 1st preference to children or grandchildren of D&D employees	yes
DeNeut Family	1	$2,000	letter	grad of Unity Christian, South Christian, Calvin Christian, North Point Christian, or Grand Rapids Christian; demonstrate a desire for a mentoring relationship	yes
Edward & Marvin DeVries for Twins	2	$2,700	letter	both twins must be planning to attend Calvin	yes
R. Wayne and Joanne E. De Jonge Earthkeeping	1	$1,500	letter	GPA 3.0+; exhibit leadership and commitment in the stewardship of God's earth.	yes
Kenneth and Barbara Dyk	1	$1,000	letter; HS counselor recommendation	grad of Kalamazoo Christian HS; preference to children of current staff in Kalamazoo Christian School Assoc.	yes
Andy J. Egan Company	1	$2,200	letter	GPA of 3.0+; preference to children or grandchildren of the Andy J. Egan Company employees	yes
Faith Church	1	$2,500	letter	preference is given to staff of Faith Reformed Church (Dyer, Ind.) or other members of Faith Reformed Church	no
God Has No Border Medical	1	$1,500	letter	GPA of 3.0+; planning to major in biology or pre-med or with an interest in public health, nursing or teaching of biologic sciences; express an interest in service; preference given to those from an underserved area (as a national or child of a missionary)	yes
Reverend Bernard Haven Memorial	3	$2,500	letter	GPA of 3.0+; child of a missionary, pursuing pre-seminary or education	yes
Rick and Jaltina Kehr	2	$1,600	letter	attended Sussex Christian School in Sussex, New Jersey	yes
La Beca Global De Amistad	1	$1,000	letter	Spanish-speaking student for whom English is a second language; must be interested in a mentoring relationship with the donor	yes
Military Family	1	$2,000	letter	be a child of grandchild of a career military family or student returning from active duty; GPA of 2.7+; must be interested in a memtoring relationship with the donor	yes
Tom and Marcia Nobel Music	1	$3,000	letter	GPA 3.0+; demonstrate an involvement in music, such as band, orchestra or a vocal group; preference given to children of Classis Thornapple Valley of the Christian Reformed Church.	yes
Robert T. and Charlotte F. Otten	1	$2,000	letter	GPA of 3.0+; interest in teaching at the college level	no
Lori Powell Central Ohio	1	$600	letter	GPA of 3.0+; resident of Central Ohio; pursuing elementary or secondary education program	no
Pro-Life Volunteerism	1	$2,000	letter	demonstrate evidence of Christian commitment, established leadership and strong record of pro-life volunteerism at any stage of human life	no
Rienstra Family Restorative Justice Scholarship	1	$2,500	letter	demonstrate how your life has been impacted by incarceration. Preference to family members impacted by incarceration. Other candidates may include victims of crime or offenders coming out of a correctional facility.	no
Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra	1	$2,700	letter	intention to serve in either elementary education or missions; preference may be given to children of missionaries	yes
Sub-Saharan African Student	1	$3,200	letter	GPA of 2.7+; from a sub-Saharan African country; attended a sub-Saharan secondary school; interest in running and fitness (with log book)	yes
Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family	2	$1,300	letter	planning to major in a helping profession; able to speak Spanish fluently	yes
Why a Christian College?	1	$1,500	letter	write a 1-2 paragraph essay responding to Neal Plantinga's article "Educating for Shalom: Our Calling as a Christian College." Essay should address how a Christain college education will impact your college experience and beyond.	no
Hugh and Eve Meeter Calvinism Award	2	$2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place	write a 8-12 page research paper by January 15 - more information	Awards are given for research papers on an assigned topic dealing with John Calvin or Calvinism that are judged by thoroughness of research, coherence and originality of the argument, quality of writing and relatedness to contemporary situation.	no
Maple Leaf Scholarship for first-year Canadian students	multiple	$5,000	nomination form	Must be nominated by a Canadian alumna/us of Calvin College; student must meet these eligibility requirements.	no

 

Missionary Scholarships

Several scholarships are available for students whose parents are missionaries. The following scholarships:

• are available to first-year students
• require a separate application or a brief letter of interest sent to the financial aid office by February 1

Students must be admitted to Calvin by February 1 to be considered.

Scholarship	Number Awarded	Amount	How to Apply	Basic Requirements	Preference to those with need?
Bakker Family Missions	1	$2,900	letter	GPA of 3.0+; had some/all of secondary education in the third world; parents are U.S. citizens serving as full-time missionaries abroad	yes
Christian Missionary Scholarship	100 (to 6 different colleges)	ranges, renewable for 4 years	application due Feb 15	reasonable GPA and live a faithful Christian life; parents currently/recently in mission field abroad	yes
Reverend Bernard Haven Memorial	3	$3,000	letter	GPA of 3.0+; child of a missionary, pursuing pre-seminary or education	yes
Jennie and Sylvia Stielstra	1	$2,700	letter	intention to serve in either elementary education or missions; preference may be given to children of missionaries	yes