Entrada Scholars Program

The world needs leaders who advance equity and justice

Are you feeling called to be one of them?

We invite you to apply for the Entrada Scholars Program: a two-week, on-campus, college-level experience that helps you grow as a leader and thrive as a first-year college student.

This program is exclusive to high school seniors headed to 17c�� in the fall. Even if you haven’t chosen 17c�� yet, we invite you to apply! Once you apply to 17c�� and are admitted, you can find the Entrada application in your .

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Program highlights

Live on campus and learn at the college level with students from around the country.
Engage in rigorous, hands-on learning led by 17c�� faculty.
Experience campus life with students from many backgrounds and experiences.
Build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in college and beyond.
Graduate from the program ready to shape communities of justice, belonging, and hope.
By successfully completing the Entrada Scholars Program you'll receive the $2,000 Entrada Scholarship. This renews each year you're enrolled as an undergraduate student at 17c��. (For more info about financial aid at 17c��, check out the Knight Promise.)

Entrada 2026: July 18–31

The Entrada 2026 application is open December 1, 2025 through March 12, 2026 for students who have applied and are admitted to 17c��. See details below and stay tuned in your .

What is Entrada about?

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Your Choice, Your Path.

Be matched with a class that aligns with your preference and academic goals.

Each Entrada seminar offers a dynamic college-level learning experience through discussion-based learning, labs, and fieldwork.

College Readiness.

Transformative experiences will strengthen your leadership and equip you to make a positive impact at 17c��, in you local community, and the world.

Guidance Along the Way.

You’ll be surrounded by mentors invested in your success and ready to walk with you every step of the way.

Plus, your professors are experts in their field, excellent teachers, committed Christians, and eager to connect with high-achieving, college-bound students.

Thriving Together.

You'll be part of a cohort of Entrada Scholars who share your curiosity and commitment to learning.

You'll experience campus life together, like living in the dorms, enjoying access to the gym, pool, and dining hall, and taking part in Bible studies and worship. You'll explore Grand Rapids, go to Michigan’s Adventure, and end with our graduation celebration!

Originally, the scholarship caught my attention, but I chose to participate in Entrada because of the chance I’d have to build a community

Chloe Kottwitz

17c�� Class of 2026 | Entrada Scholar 2022 | Entrada RA 2023 & 2024

Cost and financial aid

Program cost is $750
Application is free
Non-refundable $200 deposit to confirm your space.

Thanks to generous grants and university support that cover most program expenses, scholars pay a small portion of this through a single non-refundable fee of $750. Financial assistance or a payment plan is available for those who qualify. Please contact us at entrada@calvin.edu; we're happy to help!

I was in my comfort zone, but Entrada put me in a space that I was unfamiliar with. I didn't grow up seeing different backgrounds and experiences. Entrada offered me a community where every person is valued, where differences are celebrated, and where I was able to learn from other’s stories.

Luke VanderKooy

17c�� Class of 2021 | Entrada Scholar 2016