Scholarships & Awards
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 of the scholarships for both prospective, first year students and current students are available online. All students who will be enrolled next academic year are encouraged to apply.
What you need to know before you apply:
- 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.
Other Sources of Financial Aid
CCA Computing Award
The CCA computing award is given to the top graduating senior in computer science.
CDSA Data Science Award
The CDSA data science award is given to the top graduating senior in data science. This award was formerly known as the CISA information systems award.
Science Division Scholarships
The Calvin University Science Division provides a variety of scholarship opportunities.
Calvin-Wide Scholarships
You can refer to the scholarship search database for more information on scholarships for Calvin students.
External Scholarships
The department maintains a list of external scholarship funding sources.