The family and friends of Kevin DeRose have established this scholarship in his memory to be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a love for providing Christian service in non-academic areas of life. Candidates for this scholarship must be admitted to the teacher education program and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. If there are several candidates, preference will be given to those with the greatest need. Preference will also be given to those planning to pursue a career in teaching English at the secondary level. This scholarship is administered by the Education Department.
Applications are available there.
The recipient is selected each spring. This scholarship is established as a tribute to Winifred Holkeboer, who, through her many years of service to the English Department and Calvin College, engaged students in the study of language and literature. Selection is based on academic record, participation in the intellectual life of the campus, and a brief statement of the applicant's reasons for choosing the English major. The candidate must be pusuing a program in secondary education with a major in English. The candidate must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.