The Fred and Carol J. Van Den Bosch Scholarship
The Van Den Bosch Scholarship is awarded each year to a graduate student in the M.Ed.-LD program. Listed below are the
requirements as designated by the scholarship donors. While recommendations may be provided by either professors or supervising
administrators those of professors are somewhat preferred.
Requirements for Candidates
Candidates for this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
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They must be professing Christian teachers.
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They must have had previous teaching experience and be committed to continuing in their profession.
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Preference will be given to students taking at least two courses per semester in the M.Ed.-LD program at Calvin College.
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Candidates must demonstrate potential for advanced academic scholarship and demonstrate financial need based on criteria
for financial aid in effect at Calvin from time to time.
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Recipients of this scholarship are requested by the donor to pledge to make future contributions to this scholarship fund in the
amount of their scholarship awards if they feel the Lord has blessed them to the degree that they are able to make such
contributions.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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Only students pursuing the M.Ed. Degree are eligible for graduate scholarship awards.
Scholarships and other awards will not exceed the cost of tuition paid by the graduate student. Scholarships cannot be used
for related costs such as books, etc.
Students must take at least two courses in a calendar year (defined as the summer prior to the academic year and the two
terms of the academic year.) Normally, the scholarship will be divided equally among the first two terms in which the student
takes a course. This could include two sessions in the summer prior to the designated academic year as well as the fall and
spring of that year.
Normally, scholarship awards and tuition reduction certificates received for supervising a Calvin student teacher should not
be used during the same term.
The Graduate Office will monitor the enrollment of scholarship recipients and communicate enrollment information to the
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid at the beginning of each term.
While it is not required to complete the FAFSA, it does function as one possible way of demonstrating financial need.
Fred and Carol J. Van Den Bosch
Graduate Scholarship Application Form
This form is to be used by students in the M.Ed.-LD program who wish to apply for the Van Den Bosch scholarship.
Please complete Part I and the first line of Part II. Make a copy of Part II and request two professionals to complete it.
They must be persons who can comment on your teaching. Part I and the 2 copies of Part II must be received by the
Graduate Studies Office no later than April 15. If you are applying for more than one scholarship, the same two copies of
Part II may be submitted with each application.
Part I - To be completed by the student
Candidate’s name
Student number
Concentration
Cumulative Graduate GPA
Undergraduate GPA
Undergraduate college or university
What courses do you plan to take at Calvin over the present academic year?
(Please indicate a minimum of 2 courses.)
This scholarship requires that recipients be professing Christians. Please comment.
Describe each teaching position held including the school system, location and years you held each position.
Describe any financial need that you wish the committee to consider.
According to law, a student may waive his/her right to examine any document in his/her file. Failure to waive will not be
prejudicial to the student. By signing this statement I waive all rights of access to this document.
Signature:
Date:
I authorize the Graduate Studies Office to share with official organizations information about my college record that is
necessary to determine eligibility for the Van Den Bosch Scholarship and to release this information to this scholarship’s
donors. I also authorize the Graduate Studies Office to discuss my capacities for graduate study with those filling out Part
II of this form.
Signature
Date
Scholarship Recommendation Form
Part II - To be completed by:  Professor  Supervising Administrator  Someone else able to comment on your potential
The following form is to be used in recommending a student for a graduate scholarship. If you prefer to write a letter, please use a
separate paper. A statement has been included in Part I giving the candidate the option of waiving his/her right to review this form
after it has been submitted. Ask the candidate which option was selected.
Candidate’s name
Student number
GPA
How long have you known the candidate?
Do you feel qualified to judge the merits of the candidate?
If not, you need not continue.
Please advise the candidate that you cannot complete this recommendation. Thank you.
In how many courses were you the candidate’s teacher/supervisor?
Were these courses introductory or advanced
Please rank the candidate in the following areas in comparison with all other students/teachers you have known.
top 5%
top 10%
top 25%
top 50%
Academic Potential/Performance
Teaching Potential/Performance
Motivation
Do you think the candidate’s GPA is an accurate indicator of his/her academic accomplishments?
lower
If not, please elaborate
Selection criteria for some scholarships stipulate that Christian character or commitment and potential for service must be considered
in awarding the scholarship. Do you know of any specific items relating to this candidate’s qualifications in these areas that would aid
us in our assessment of his/her suitability for a scholarship?
If yes, please elaborate
Does the candidate have any specific strong or weak points that should be considered?
Signature
Position
Address
Print Name
Date
E-mail Address
Phone Number
If yes, please elaborate