Scholarships

Many different scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid are available to Calvin students in all fields of study. To explore and apply for financial aid, see Calvin's financial aid page.

The named scholarships listed below are specifically open to students in the chemistry and biochemistry department. Each scholarship has a unique purpose and criteria for qualifications; to learn more about a named scholarship, click on its name below.

How to apply for named 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 first year students and current students are available online. All students who will be enrolled next academic year are encouraged to apply.

1. NAME
   AMOUNT
   CLASS
   GPA
2. Albers, Dr. Robert J. Memorial Scholarship
   $2,700
   SO/JR/SR
   3.00
3. Alto Precision in Honor of Willis M. Clark Scholarship
   $2,400
   FR
   3.00
4. Bolt, John A. Memorial Scholarship
   $3,650
   JR/SR
   3.00
5. DeHaan, Peter and Margaret (Bell) Chemistry/Biochemistry Scholarship
   $2,900
   JR/SR
   2.50
6. Deur, Debra Scholarship
   $7,000
   SO/JR/SR
   3.00
7. Frisch, Kurt Family Scholarship
   $4,000
   FR
   3.80
8. Greenfield, Laura and Gary Chemistry and Math Scholarship
   $5,450
   SO/JR/SR
   3.50
9. Harkema, James and Beatrice Family Scholarship
   $3,500
   JR/SR
   3.00
10. Heidmann Family Scholarship
    $3,000
    JR/SR
    3.20
11. Hughes, Howard Medical Institute Scholarship
    $2,500
    FR
    3.50
12. Iwema, R. and J. Education Scholarship
    $3,900
    JR/SR
    2.50
13. King-Wierenga Memorial Scholarship
    $4,220
    SR
    2.50
14. Klamer, Bernard Memorial Chemistry Scholarship
    $3,700
    JR/SR
    3.20
15. Klanderman Family Scholarship
    $5,400
    JR/SR
    3.80
16. Klassen, Dr. Sandra E. Memorial Scholarship
    $4,500
    JR/SR
    3.30
17. Louters, Larry L. Biochemistry Scholarship
    $4,700
    SO/JR/SR
    3.20
18. McNamara Scholarship
    $3,800
    JR/ SR
    3.50
19. Pfizer Scholarship
    $3,400
    JR/SR
    3.30
20. Science Goals Scholarship
    $2,500
    FR
    2.50
21. Secondary Science Education Scholarship
    $2,500
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
22. Uitvlugt, Gregory and Joan Family Scholarship
    $9,800
    FR
    2.50
23. VanderArk, James Scholarship
    $3,300
    JR/SR
    3.00
24. VanderHaar, Margaret and Donald Scholarship
    $1,400
    JR
    3.00
25. VanDerWoude Science Scholarship
    $2,950
    JR/SR
    3.30
26. VanHeuvelen, Raymond and Florence Memorial Scholarship
    $2,500
    JR/SR
    3.00
27. VanOosten, John and Lillian Scholarship
    $3,170
    JR/SR
    3.00
28. Veltkamp Secondary Science Education Scholarship
    $3,110
    JR/SR
    3.20
29. Verbrugge, Calvin and Pauline Family Scholarship
    $4,000
    JR/SR
    3.00
30. Vrieland, Edwin and Eleanor Scholarship
    $2,900
    SO/JR/SR
    3.20
31. Wagner/Vander Wagen, John and Louise Memorial Scholarship
    $3,100
    JR/SR
    3.00
32. Waite/Fleischmann Family Scholarship
    $3,000
    JR/SR/TR
    3.00
33. West Michigan Optometric Scholarship
    $4,300
    JR/SR
    3.00
34. Wierenga, John and Theresa B. Family Scholarship
    $3,700
    JR/SR
    3.00
35. Wolthuis, Dr. Enno and Mrs. Lucile Chemistry Scholarship
    $2,870
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00