2021–2022 scholarship program guidelines and eligibility
Academic scholarships are determined based on the student's academic performance in high school. The average GPAs and test scores shown below demonstrate a range of awards, but since some students do not fit neatly into these averages, specific scholarship levels may vary. For students who apply as test optional, only their GPA will be used to determine an academic scholarship. Updated GPAs and/or test scores are accepted through March 1.
AMOUNT
SCHOLARSHIP
AVERAGE SCORES OF RECIPIENTS
WEIGHTED GPA
SAT
ACT
$20,000
National Merit
Selection determined by National Merit Corporation
Calvin-sponsored National Merit Scholarships are awarded to students selected as National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Corporation who select Calvin as their first-choice university. This award is offered in addition to Calvin’s $18,000 Trustee's Scholarship.
National Merit Finalists are eligible to receive a National Merit Scholarships sponsored by one of the following organizations: National Merit Corporation, other participating corporations, or Calvin University.
Finalists are only eligible for one National Merit Scholarship.
Finalists must select Calvin as their first-choice university with National Merit Corporation to receive a National Merit Scholarship.
Finalists can change their first-choice university with National Merit before May 3, 2021. Undecided finalists have until May 31, 2021, to select a first-choice university.
Total Calvin-sponsored award value: $18,000
National Merit Finalists that require a fifth year of study will be eligible for the $18,000 Trustee’s Scholarship as long as they have a cumulative Calvin GPA of 3.0.
