Scholarships
AMDG Calvin College Scholarship
The AMDG scholarship at Calvin College is given annually by the firm to a student in their second, third or fourth year in the pre-architecture program and demonstrating interest in pursuing a career in architecture. This scholarship is based on financial need with preference given to ethnic minority or international students, women and/or non-Christian Reformed Church members. In accepting this award, the recipient is encouraged to make contributions to this endowed fund or to Calvin College in later years as he or she is financially able, thus enabling future students to receive scholarship assistance. AMDG has sponsored this scholarship since 2000.
Elliot Spronk
2011 recipient
Jenna Short
2011 recipient
Katie VanDam
2010 recipient
Katie grew up in Grand Rapids, attended Creston Christian and Grand Rapids Christian High where she played in the orchestra and on the softball team. A class of 2012 Calvin student, Katie pursues a degree in pre-architecture, art, and a minor in business. She hopes to attend graduate school for a Master of Architecture and Business and has special interest in sustainable architecture. Katie volunteers at the youth group and missions outreach at LaGrave CRC. Katie enjoys time with family, boating and water activities.
Brianna Perez
2009 and 2010 recipient
Brianna is from Elkhorn, Wisconsin. A class of 2011 student at Calvin in the pre-architecture program, Brianna majored in interdisciplinary studies, with an emphasis in art, engineering, math, and a minor in Spanish. Beginning in 2011, she will be serving as a Neighborhood Development Coordinator at the Agape Community Center through AmeriCorps VISTA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Brianna is also considering graduate school for a master of architecture and urban planning, with a focus on environmental design. Brianna enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking.
Abbie Belford
2008 and 2009 recipient
In 2009, Abbie completed her second year at Calvin. Abbie is from Batavia, Illinois, and is pursuing a degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in geography, international development, and sociology. Abbie is enrolled in the pre-architecture program. She plans to further study architecture and urban planning and hopes to work for a non-profit designing and implementing sustainable development programs in third world countries. Abbie enjoys playing on the Calvin tennis team, playing flute, and engaging in debates as part of Student Senate.
Stephen Kim
2007 recipient
A 2008 Calvin graduate, Stephen plans to pursue a Master of Architecture. Stephen would like to develop a more global understanding of the architectural field. His goals include seeking licensure, LEED certification and firm ownership with his sister. Stephen is particularly interested in urban sustainable living, working with developing nations to homes for people in need as well as philosophy and architectural theory. Stephen enjoys drawing, ceramics, sculpture, tennis, beach and indoor volleyball.
Michael Rodriguez
2006 recipient
Michael is currently a junior at Calvin. He plans to pursue an interdisciplinary degree of art, sociology, and geography in addition to minors in Spanish and urban studies while at Calvin. He plays the piano, drums and viola.
Atsen G. Bulus
2004-2005 recipient
Atsen 'AT' Bulus and his family are originally from Nigeria and now live in Illinois. Now a Calvin graduate, he plans to pursue a career in architecture. In his free time AT enjoys playing sports, including soccer, basketball and skateboarding.
Nyela Turaki
2003 recipient
Nyela, a senior from Nigeria, was an art major at Calvin with hopes of entering the architecture field. Nyela unexpectedly passed away in June 2004.
Rama Suparta
2002 recipient
Rama pursued a double major in Business and Engineering at Calvin College, and graduated in 2005. He hopes to get his MBA and Master of Architecture degrees to pursue a career in architecture, finance or real estate.
Nadia Rydingsward
2000 and 2001 recipient
