She was an extremely gifted vocalist, pianist, and teacher who used her gifts always to the glory of God. Her 18-year battle with multiple sclerosis made it impossible for her to use her gifts of music as much as she would have liked during her illness, but she continued to be a guiding light of encouragement to others. This scholarship is awarded to a music education major entering the junior or senior year. Candidates must have a grade point average of 3.00 or higher, financial need, and a strong Christian commitment. The Ruth Ann Worst Memorial Music Scholarship Long-time music professor John Worst and his family have established this scholarship to honor Ruth Ann Worst, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, for her love of music and her life of singing.
Priority is give to music composition students entering their junior or senior years.
Recipients are required to enroll in a music composition course during the year they receive the award. The John and Betty Zandee Organ Music Award Contributions have been received by the Music Department in memory of John and Betty Zandee through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hassing of Kalamazoo, longtime supporters of Calvin College and its music department. Interest from this fund provides an annual award to an organ student entering the junior or senior year who has attended Calvin at least one year. Students are required to take private organ lessons for credit during the year the scholarship is used. If any of these awards affects the student's eligibility for the Michigan Scholarship or Tuition Grant, the music award may need to be used only for the cost of private lessons.