Scholarships

How to apply for scholarships

The application forms for named scholarships are available every year beginning December 1 and must be submitted by February 1. 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.

Note: The list below shows all scholarships associated with visual and performing arts at Calvin University. Many music scholarships have additional audition and application requirements. For a list of music scholarships along with audition and other information, see the Music Scholarships page.

1. NAME
   AMOUNT
   CLASS
   GPA
2. A.M.D.G. Scholarship
   $2,500
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
3. Baker, Kenneth E. and Jean Mathematics and Music Scholarship
   $1,200
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
4. Boeve', Edgar G. Art Scholarship
   $1,950
   JR/SR
   2.50
5. Boeve', Ervina Scholarship for Theatre Arts
   $2,800
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
6. Bonzelaar, Helen Art Education Scholarship
   $2,600
   JR/SR
   3.00
7. Bowden, Sandra Art Scholarship
   $2,500
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
8. Broekhuizen, Janice Music Scholarship
   $2,800
   JR/SR
   3.10
9. Broersma, Jean C. Scholarship
   $3,400
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
10. Bruggink, Arlene and Ray Music Scholarship
    $3,100
    SO
    2.50
11. Bruinsma, Henry Family Scholarship
    $1,600
    JR/SR
    2.50
12. Cayvan, Llewellyn L. String Instrument Scholarship
    varies
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
13. Covenant Renewal Scholarship for Worship Leaders
    $1,500
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.80
14. DeBoer, James and Arthea Arts and Media Scholarship
    $3,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
15. DeJonge, James J. and Helen A. Voice Scholarship
    $3,100
    JR/SR
    3.00
16. Dekker, Andrea Meeter Memorial Scholarship
    $2,500
    FR
    2.50
17. DeLoof, Henrietta Memorial Scholarship
    $2,800
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
18. DeVries Church Music Award
    $1,000
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
19. Dragt, Alexander and Lavonne Family Scholarship
    $4,400
    FR
    3.50
20. Feringa, Harold and Louise Music Scholarship
    $6,500
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
21. Friends of Music Scholarship
    varies
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
22. Galema, Joseph Music Scholarship
    $1,500
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
23. Geerdes, Harold and Gladys String Scholarship
    $1,800
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
24. Gezon, Helene Hekman Voice Scholarship
    $2,350
    JR/SR
    2.50
25. Goguen, Allene Huizenga Music Scholarship
    $4,150
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
26. Haan, Trena Voice Therapy Scholarship
    $1,900
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
27. Hamersma, John E. and June B. Organ Scholarship
    $1,400
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
28. Hofman, Leonard J. and H. Elaine Music Scholarship
    $2,600
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
29. Houskamp, Marge Organ Scholarship
    $2,200
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    3.20
30. Kuipers Family Wind Ensemble Scholarship
    $1,250
    JR
    2.50
31. Miller, John Scholarship
    $2,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
32. Molenhouse, Hets Music Scholarship
    $2,500
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
33. Nobel, Tom and Marcia Music Scholarship
    $5,900
    FR
    3.00
34. Noordeloos, Norman and Anne Keyboard Award
    $3,100
    JR/SR
    2.50
35. Oratorio Society Applied Music Scholarship
    $1,000
    FR
    2.50
36. Pheifer, Bea and Terry Music Scholarship
    $2,500
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
37. Potts, Norine E. Scholarship
    $2,550
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
38. Rainbow Foundation Wind Scholarship
    $1,000
    JR/SR
    3.00
39. Reimer, Roy A. Memorial Scholarship
    $2,100
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
40. Rupke, Loren and Dian Music Scholarship
    $3,000
    JR/ SR
    3.00
41. Slenk, Howard J. Music Scholarship
    $7,100
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
42. Smits, Caitlin Anne Scholarship
    $3,100
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
43. Swets, Seymour Voice Scholarship
    $3,350
    JR/SR
    2.50
44. Swierenga, John R. and Marie A. Brass Scholarship
    $2,750
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
45. VanAndel, Henry Memorial Scholarship
    $3,100
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
46. VanAndel, Phyllis Den Braber CAS Scholarship
    $3,100
    JR/SR
    2.50
47. VanDellen, John and Doris Music Scholarship
    $2,850
    JR/SR
    2.50
48. VandenBosch, Linda Schoon Music Scholarship
    $5,000
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
49. VanderBeek/Palma Piano Scholarship
    $3,100
    SO/JR/SR
    2.50
50. VanderGriend Voice Scholarship
    $2,950
    FR
    2.50
51. VanderHaagen Family Scholarship for Church Musicians
    $2,900
    JR/SR
    2.70
52. VanderHeide Voice Scholarship
    $2,500
    FR
    2.50
53. VanderSloot, Joel S. Memorial Scholarship
    $3,000
    JR/SR
    2.50
54. VanderZee, Judith Vroon Music Scholarship
    $5,450
    JR/SR
    3.00
55. Vrieland Family Business and Music Scholarship
    $3,000
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    3.00
56. Walhout, Clarence and Janice Scholarship
    $3,000
    JR/SR
    3.20
57. Warners, Lloyd and Arlene Family Keyboard Scholarship
    $2,300
    FR
    2.50
58. Wasmer, Edward and Nancy Family Scholarship
    $3,600
    JR/SR
    3.50
59. Wiebenga, Martin P. and Florence DeGraaff Scholarship
    $1,650
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
60. Witte, Gayla R. Oratorio Scholarship
    $3,000
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
61. Worst, John W. Music Scholarship
    $1,500
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
62. Wyngaarden, Johanna Kempers Art Scholarship
    $3,550
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
63. Wyngaarden, Johanna Kempers Music Scholarship
    $6,800
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
64. Zandee, John and Betty Organ Music Scholarship
    $2,300
    SO/JR/SR
    2.70
65. Zylstra, Carol Lee Memorial Church Music Scholarship
    $5,200
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50
66. Zylstra, Gerald and Adriana Piano Scholarship
    $7,000
    FR/SO/JR/SR
    2.50