Semester Programs

The following scholarships are available to students studying off-campus in Calvin-sponsored semester programs.  Click on the name of the scholarship for individual scholarship requirements and deadlines.  Typically, applications are available for the fall semester programs from March 1 to March 31 and applications are available for the spring semester programs from September 1 to September 30.

NAME AMOUNT CLASS GPA
Bass Family Scholarship (fall) $6,600 JR/SR 2.50
Bytwerk, Kate Scholarship for Study Abroad (fall) $3,370 JR/SR 2.50
Cortina, Elsa Scholarship (spring) $3,000 SO/JR/SR 2.50
D'Ippolito, Daren and Renee Scholarship (fall) $2,500 SO/JR/SR 2.50
Gelderloos Family Study Abroad Scholarship (spring) $1,500 SO/JR/SR 2.50
Harkema, Jack and Laurie Scholarship (spring) $5,025 SO/JR/SR 3.20
Henry, Paul B. Semester in Washington, D.C. Scholarship (spring) $2,000 SO/JR/SR 3.20
Miller, Bradley C. Scholarship (spring) $2,800 SO/JR 3.00

Non-Calvin scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad.  For more information on details and how to apply, click here.

Boren Awards for International Study

Boren Scholarships are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their language skills in areas of critical need. Recipients of this scholarship commit to working for the federal government for at least one year after graduation. Learn more.

Freeman-Asia Award

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. Learn more.

Fund for Education Abroad

Fund for Education Abroad invests in deserving U.S. undergraduates who are least likely to study abroad. For more information on details and how to apply, click here.

Financial aid for summer intensives

You can receive financial aid toward your off-campus summer intensives course with a Named Scholarship.

Summer intensives scholarships

The following named scholarships are available for students traveling off-campus for summer intensives.  Click on the name of the scholarship for individual scholarship requirements.  Applications are available from December 1 to January 31.

NAME AMOUNT CLASS GPA
Bays-Herzberg China Semester Abroad Scholarship TBD SO/JR/SR 2.50
Bosscher Family Study Abroad Scholarship $1,200 SO/JR/SR 2.50
Bratt, Wallace and Marianne German Study Abroad Scholarship $1,500 SO/JR/SR 3.00
De Haan, Jennie and Gerrit Memorial Scholarship $500 SO/ JR/ SR 3.00
Dutch International Society Study Abroad Scholarship $1,000 FR/SO/JR/SR 2.50
Gelderloos Family Study Abroad Summer Intensive Scholarship $500 SO/JR/SR 2.50
Jensen, Robin "Jaunting" Scholarship for Off Campus Short Term Programs $1,000 SO/JR/SR 2.50
Lamse, James Memorial German Study Abroad Scholarship $1,000 SO/JR/SR 3.00
Oman Semester Abroad Scholarship TBD SO/JR/SR 2.50
RoMan Manufacturing Asian Studies Scholarship TBD SO/JR/SR 3.25
Spoelhof, Charles and Kay Engineering Scholarship $1,900 SO/JR/SR 2.70
Vos, Arvin and Corrie French Scholarship $3,000 SO/JR/SR 2.50

For more information on financial aid for off-campus programs, please email finaid@calvin.edu or stop by the Financial Aid Office.