Scholarships

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.

Historical studies scholarships

1. NAME
   AMOUNT
   CLASS
   GPA
2. Bolt Family History Scholarship
   $4,740
   JR/SR
   3.30
3. DeBie, John History Scholarship
   $1,150
   JR/SR
   2.75
4. deVries, Sally and Bert Archeology Scholarship
   $3,500
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
5. Haven, Reverend Bernard Memorial Scholarship
   $2,950
   FR
   3.00
6. Hoekstra, Peter D. Scholarship
   $3,350
   FR
   2.50
7. Pauw, Alan and Jan Family Scholarship
   $3,200
   JR/SR
   3.00
8. Schrier, Andy W. Memorial Scholarship
   $2,700
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50
9. Strikwerda, Earl Memorial Scholarship
   $1,800
   SR
   2.50
10. VanKley, Edwin J. and Elaine F. History Scholarship
    $1,320
    JR/SR
    3.20
11. VanVugt, William and Lynn History Scholarship
    $3,800
    JR/ SR
    3.20
12. Wiebenga, Martin P. and Florence DeGraaff Scholarship
    $2,000
    SO/JR/SR
    3.00
13. Zylstra, Dr. Bernard, S.J.D., Memorial Scholarship
    $7,500
    JR/SR
    3.00

Medieval and classical studies scholarships

1. NAME
   AMOUNT
   CLASS
   GPA
2. Stob, Ralph and Boertje Family Scholarship
   $2,400
   FR/ SO/JR/SR
   2.50
3. VanVugt, Ernest Family Scholarship
   $3,500
   JR/SR
   3.30

Archaeology scholarships

1. NAME
   AMOUNT
   CLASS
   GPA
2. deVries, Sally and Bert Archeology Scholarship
   $3,500
   SO/JR/SR
   2.50

Awards & Prizes

De Bie Essay Prize

The historical studies department also awards a John De Bie Essay Prize each year for the best history paper. You do not have to be a history major to enter. The paper can be on any topic related to history, and essays written for Calvin courses are welcome. The 2023 award was $100.

To apply, submit a copy of your essay (with your name removed from all pages) via email to history@calvin.edu, along with a cover sheet. If you are unable to print and scan the cover sheet, you can simply include this information in the body of your email:

• Your name
• Your Calvin email
• Your student number
• Your mailing address
• Title of essay submitted
• Is your essay the product of work for a class? (Yes/No) If Yes, which class, term, and instructor?

Remember, you must remove your name from all pages of your essay, including the headers. Submissions for the 2024 prize are due (by email) on Sunday, April 14 at 11:59 PM.

Hoekstra Senior Prize

The historical studies department also awards a Peter D. Hoekstra Senior Prize to a graduating senior each year. One prize of $750 was awarded in 2023. The department faculty chooses recipients for this prize, so there is no application.