College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Additional Scholarships
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Nelson Sterken Memorial Scholarship: One award given to a junior or senior female
nursing student, based on financial need. The recipient is chosen by the financial aid office.
Student Memorial Scholarship: A non-renewable award is presented to a returning junior
or senior of outstanding Christian character. This scholarship honors the memory of Trinity
students Keith Albers, Ralph H. De Jong, and Dale Friesema. The recipient is recommended by
the student development office and approved by the financial aid office.
Sun Valley Scholarship: This award is presented annually to a student(s) from the Sun
Valley area in the San Fernando Valley of the City of Los Angeles, California. Scholarship money
will be granted to students with the encouragement that upon graduation they will contribute
to the Sun Valley Scholarship Fund. In the best of all scenarios, students would contribute
in the years after graduation the amount they were awarded (unless if they enter into the
Christian ministry or teaching in a Christian school where income is less). In all cases, goals for
contributions will be made with the office of financial aid prior to graduation.
Char Sytsma Memorial Scholarship: Two awards will be given to juniors or seniors
majoring in special education. The students must demonstrate a love of those with special
needs. Preference given to those who desire to apply and teach at Elim Christian School.
TAC Scholarships: The Trinity Athletics Club makes awards to new outstanding studentathletes.
These scholarships may be renewed for three more years if requirements are met.
Roger and Gerrie Triemstra Special Education Scholarship: Two awards are given
to rising junior or senior education majors with a 3.0 GPA or better, with preference given to
special education majors.
Clarence “Doc” and Bertha Triezenberg Memorial Scholarship: A one-time award
for business or accounting majors is awarded each year to an entering freshman. The recipient, chosen
by the financial aid office,will have demonstrated academic excellence and strong Christian faith.
Benjamin H. Van Andel Scholarship: One renewable award is given to an incoming
freshman who demonstrates a desire to serve others and who has financial need.
Vander Ark Family Scholarship: An award is given annually to a student-teacher in the
teacher education program.
Van Der Laan Brothers Scholarship: Three awards are given to returning juniors and
seniors with strong academics and financial need. Not renewable. To apply, file the FAFSA.
Keith Vander Pol Memorial Scholarship: A renewable award is given to a student from
southern California with financial need. Amount of award varies. The recipient is chosen by the
financial aid office.
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