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How to apply for scholarships

The application forms for named scholarships are available every year beginning December 1 and must be submitted by January 31. All students who will be enrolled next academic year are encouraged to apply (including newly admitted students and international students). Complete one scholarship application, and you will be automatically considered for all scholarships that match your eligibility.

What you need to know before you apply:
  • You must have a biology department major listed on your AER to apply for Biology Departmental Scholarships. Consult a faculty member or your advisor for details.
  • Be prepared to address specific criteria for the scholarships you are applying for in your answers to the essay questions. Click on each scholarship see the criteria, then prepare your answers in Word before pasting them into the online application form. Each essay has a word limit.
  • Be ready with the names and email addresses of two professors whose classes you have taken at Calvin. You must ask them ahead of time if they are willing to complete recommendations for you.
  1. NAME
    AMOUNT
    CLASS
    GPA
  2. $2,400
    FR
    3.00
  3. $3,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
  4. $1,500
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    3.00
  5. $7,000
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
  6. $1,740
    JR/SR
    3.00
  7. $5,100
    FR
    3.50
  8. $3,100
    FR
    3.50
  9. $8,600
    JR/SR
    3.00
  10. $3,250
    FR
    3.00
  11. $3,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
  12. $3,000
    JR/SR
    3.20
  13. $2,600
    JR/SR
    2.30
  14. $2,500
    FR
    3.50
  15. $3,900
    JR/SR
    2.50
  16. $3,450
    JR/SR
    3.00
  17. $4,220
    SR
    2.50
  18. $3,700
    JR/SR
    3.20
  19. $2,500
    FR
    2.50
  20. $2,500
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
  21. $3,400
    JR/SR
    3.00
  22. $5,400
    JR/SR
    3.30
  23. $9,800
    FR
    2.50
  24. $3,300
    JR/SR
    3.00
  25. $1,400
    JR
    3.00
  26. $2,950
    JR/SR
    3.30
  27. $2,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
  28. $3,170
    JR/SR
    3.00
  29. $3,110
    JR/SR
    3.20
  30. $5,000
    JR/SR
    3.00
  31. $3,100
    JR/SR
    3.00
  32. $3,000
    JR/SR/TR
    3.00
  33. $4,300
    JR/SR
    3.00
  34. $3,700
    JR/SR
    3.00
  35. $4,800
    SO/JR/SR
    2.70

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