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Scholarships 

The following is a complete list of Liberty University scholarships awarded to prospective students. The Financial Aid Office encourages students to apply for outside scholarship sources of aid as well.

Please note scholarships cannot be combined and do not include Ph.D. in Counseling coursework.

For further details, please contact:
(800) 543-5317- Resident Campus: Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions
(800) 424-9595 - Liberty University Online: Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions

* There are currently no institutional scholarships offered to resident graduate students.

General Scholarship Rule (GSR): The combined total of federal/state grants with Liberty institutional aid may not exceed the actual cost of tuition plus the lowest of actual Liberty University room and board charges or the lowest current housing rate. For Resident students, this calculation does not include the Federal Pell Grant. If aid exceeds this calculated amount, Liberty institutional aid will be reduced. 

For recipients of institutional aid (and discounts) like Continuing Education and Dependent Grant-In-Aid, and various others such as Resident FCA/LCA/Temple/TCS, who qualify for federal and state grants, the tuition scholarship will be reduced by these federal and state grant amounts.

Resident
(Fall and Spring terms only)
LU Online
Academic Achievement AGAPE Scholarship
Academic Honors Alumni Benefit
AWANA Canadian Student Initiative 
Book Dollars CMT (Center for Ministry Training)
Canadian Student Initiative  Emergency Response Personnel
CVCC (Central Virginia Community Colleges) Heroes Fund Scholarship
EDA (Early Deposit Award) IMB (International Mission Board)
FCA (Faith Christian Academy) LBF (Liberty Baptist Fellowship)
IMB (International Missions Board) Living Proof
LBF (Liberty Baptist Fellowship) SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)
LCA (Liberty Christian Academy) WOL Bible Institute
Liberty Champion WVCSB (West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists)
Living Proof  
Music Festival  
National Merit  
Pastor/Alumni Scholarship  
Phi Theta Kappa  
Recruitment Events Scholarship  
Rick Gage Go Tell  
SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)  
TCA (Timberlake Christian Academy)  
TCS (Temple Christian School)  
Teen Mania  
Virginia Scholarship  
WOL Church Ministries  
WOLBI - 1 Year  
WOLBI - 2 Year  

 

Academic Achievement (Resident)

Award
$1,000-$7,500 for up to 4 years

Eligibility
Based on best combined composite SAT/ACT score and high school GPA if under 24 transfer hours, or college GPA 24-59 transfer hours.   If the student is transferring in with 60 hours or an Associates' Degree, it is based on the college GPA only and ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 for up to four years.

SAT/ACT are not required for students other than 23.

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Academic Honors (Resident)

Award 
$3,750 yearly for up to 4 years

Eligibility
GPA of 3.5 or higher, 1270 SAT/29 ACT, apply to Honors Program by April 20th.   If the student is transferring less than 60 hours and has a 3.5 un-weighted GPA or higher, he/she can apply for the Honors Program.

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AGAPE Scholarship (LU Online)

Award 
100% tuition and fees (Student must pay for books and supplies)

Eligibility
Approval by the JFS Godparent home

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AWANA (Resident)

Award 
$1000 per year for up to 4 years

Eligibility
Exclusively for recipients of the Awana Citation Plaque (for memorizing 750 verses). You must submit a letter from a Pastor explaining completion, or a copy of the AWANA Citation Plaque. 

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Book Dollars (Resident)
  Award
Up to $600 for one semester only (varies depending on time of year)

Eligibility
Make $250 Confirmation Deposit before deadline. Contact Admissions for confirmation deposit deadline date. Please complete Financial Check-In before deadline.

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Canadian Student Initiative (LU Online)

Award 
A 13% (US dollar amount) discount is offered to Canadian citizens taking LU Online courses. Please call and speak with an admissions consultant to learn more.

Eligibility
Canadians only; please call and speak with an admissions consultant to learn more.

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Canadian Student Initiative (Resident Undergrad)

Award 
A 25% (US dollar amount) discount is offered to Canadian citizens taking resident undergraduate courses. Please call and speak with an admissions consultant to learn more.

Eligibility
Canadians only; please call and speak with an admissions consultant to learn more.

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CMT (Center for Ministry Training) (LU Online)

Award
100% tuition (Student must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative fee per term.)

Eligibility Approval by the Center for Ministry training office. Once approved, the Center for Ministry Training office will send notice to Carla Bermudez in LU Online Admissions.
Does not include PhD in Counseling coursework.

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Central Virginia Community Colleges (CVCC)
 
Award
$5,000 per year up to four years ($2,500 per semester)
 
Eligibility
Student must graduate from CVCC in 2008 or after with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

***Award is NOT stackable with Phi Theta Kappa
 
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  Early Deposit Award (Resident)

Award 
up to $1,000 awarded toward first year of enrollment (varies depending on time of year)

Eligibility
Applicant must pay $250 confirmation deposit by deadline. Contact Admissions for confirmation deposit deadline date.

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Emergency Response Personnel Discount (LU Online)
  Award
25% tuition discount (Student must pay for books, materials, and the current technology fee per term.)

Eligibility
Awarded to emergency response personnel who are currently, or within the last five years, employed or volunteering in the areas of law enforcement, fire safety, rescue work, and/or civil air patrol. 
Undergraduate students only

Verification
Fax or send a letter from employer on letterhead as well as proof of employment - badge or employee ID - to your Academic Advisor or New Enrollment Specialist at 800-628-7977.

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Faith Christian Academy (Resident)

*Effective Fall 2008: Students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA upon graduation from FCA OR score a 900 SAT OR score a 19 ACT. Once the FCA scholarship is applied, it cannot be reinstated if student breaks enrollment at LU.

Award
75% tuition discount per year for up to 4 years.

Eligibility
Must have attended FCA in Hurt, VA for 4 years, graduate and directly enroll the following Fall semester into Liberty University.   ***Award is NOT stackable with any other Liberty Scholarships

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Heroes Fund Scholarship (LU Online)

Award
Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded funds to cover all remaining tuition and fees once financial aid, military aid, and Veteran Affairs benefits have been deducted from the total cost.

Eligibility
The Heroes Fund Scholarship is offered to service members and veterans who were wounded in the Gulf Wars. This includes men and women who served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spouses of soldiers who were killed in action during these conflicts are also eligible for this scholarship.

Verification
To learn more about this scholarship please call 800-424-9595. To apply for the Heroes Fund Scholarship, please complete the form below and fax it with a copy of your disability or medical paperwork to 434-455-1287. 

Heroes Fund Scholarship Application

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IMB (International Missions Board) (Resident & LU Online)

-Resident
Award
100% tuition for up to 4 years 
LU Supplements remaining balance after parent sends $5,000 check received from IMB scholarship funds to Liberty University. IMB pays $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) towards the annual tuition and room and board cost of each student. Each student will be responsible to pay all fees and purchase all textbooks. The room and board covers the lowest tier price only.  If a student wants to live on other portions of campus, they will be required to pay the difference.  Each IMB student will be required, as a labor of love, to serve as a Prayer Warrior, Prayer Leader, or a Spiritual Life Director on campus under the direction of the Campus Pastors office.

Eligibility
Awarded to students whose parents are career missionaries with IMB.  IMB must submit verification of missionary status on IMB letterhead.
Contact Jodi Mayo at 800-543-5317.

- LU Online
Award
100% tuition (Student must pay the current technology fee per semester and a $50 administrative fee per term.)

Eligibility
Awarded to Liberty University graduates pursuing a MAR degree who have Journeyman status
with the IMB.

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LBF (Liberty Baptist Fellowship) (Resident & LU Online) 

- Resident
Award
$1,000 per year for maximum of 4 years

Eligibility
Student must attend or be a member of a church affiliated with the Liberty Baptist Fellowship.
May not be combined with either SBCV or Virginia Scholarship

Verification
Pastor of church must inform Admissions office on church letterhead stating that applicant attends or is member of church and that church belongs to LBF.
Fax to Nina Matone at 800-542-2311.
Need prior approval through LBF office by calling 434-592-4806.

- LU Online
100% tuition for LBF Pastors (Student must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative fee per term.)

Eligibility
Awarded to full-time pastors of LBF-supporting churches.
Does not include PhD in Counseling or PhD in Theology and Apologetics coursework.

Verification
Need prior approval through LBF office by calling 434-592-4806.

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LCA (Liberty Christian Academy) (Resident)

*Effective Fall 2008: Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA for the remainder of their LCA enrollment OR score a 900 SAT OR score a 19 ACT, graduate, and enroll at Liberty University to be eligible for a tuition-only scholarship. Once the LCA scholarship is applied, it cannot be reinstated if student breaks enrollment at LU. The following schedule applies:

Award
25% discount is awarded per year of attendance at LCA. The student must graduate from LCA.
4 years of attendance = 100% tuition discount (minus federal aid and VTAG)
3 years of attendance = 75% tuition discount (minus federal aid and VTAG)
2 years of attendance = 50% tuition discount (minus federal aid and VTAG)
1 year of attendance = 25% tuition discount (minus federal aid and VTAG)

Eligibility
Must have graduated from LCA in Lynchburg, VA and directly enroll the following Fall semester into an undergraduate, resident Liberty University program.
***Award is NOT stackable with any other Liberty Scholarships

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Liberty Champion (Resident)

Award
Graduated yearly scholarship: 
Year 1 Full-time $1,000 
Year 2 Full-time $1,500 
Year 3 Full-time $2,500 
Year 4 Full-time $3,000 

Eligibility 
Must be accepted as an undergraduate resident student for the current year. 
Transfer and re-applied students will begin at the first year amount. 
The scholarship expires after one year of senior status (5th year + seniors will not receive Champion scholarship funds).  

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Living Proof (Resident & LU Online)

- Resident
Award
Based on years of travel  
100% tuition per year of travel

Eligibility
Student who has traveled with the Living Proof Ministry for one full season. 

- LU Online
Award 
100% tuition for 1 year

Eligibility
Student who has toured for one full season.  
Must be approved through the Living Proof office

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Music Festival (Resident)

Award
$1500 scholarship per semester for up to 4 years - $12,000 maximum

Eligibility
Attend the Liberty Music Festival and enter your name in the drawing for the scholarship

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National Merit (Resident)

Award  
Finalist - Full Tuition, Room & Board
Semifinalist - Full Tuition
For up to 4 years

Eligibility
Must show National Merit Certificate and be in Honors Program to receive scholarship.

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Pastor/Alumni Scholarship (Resident) Award 
$500 per year for up to four years 

Eligibility
Student must make $250 confirmation deposit before deadline and submit Alumni Certificate (certificate is distributed to alumni through the Alumni Affairs Office) or complete Pastor Scholarship Form form at http://www.liberty.edu/pastoralumni

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Phi Theta Kappa (Resident)

Award
$1,000 per year for up to 4 years

Eligibility
Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and have proof of membership ***Award is NOT stackable with CVCC Scholarship

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Recruitment Events Scholarship (Resident)

Award
Varies depending on event (see Scholarship Certificate for amount and stackability restrictions)

Eligibility
Attend a Liberty Recruitment event and enter your name in the drawing for the scholarship.

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Rick Gage Go Tell (Resident)

Award 
$5,000 per year for 1 year ($2,500 per semester); subject to change at the discretion of Go Tell Ministries.

Eligibility
Student must serve as summer intern with Go Tell program.  Contact Rick Gage Go Tell Ministries for further information.

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SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia) (Resident & LU Online)

- Resident
Award
$1,000 per year for maximum of 4 years

Eligibility
Awarded to students who are members of or attend an affiliated church of SBCV
May not be combined with either LBF or Virginia Scholarship

Verification
Pastor of church must inform Admissions office on letterhead applicant attends or is member of church and that church is a member of SBCV. 
Fax to Nina Matone at 800-542-2311.For a listing of qualifying churches, please visit www.sbcv.org.

All resident scholarship paperwork must be submitted to The Office of Admissions prior to the students date of matriculation at Liberty University.

- LU Online
Award
100% tuition (Student must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative fee per term.)

Eligibility
Awarded to SBCV youth and senior pastors.
Does not include PhD in Counseling or PhD in Theology and Apologetics coursework
Pastor of church must inform Admissions office on letterhead applicant attends or is member of church. 
May not be combined with either LBF

Verification
Fax letter on church letterhead that includes the following: Name, ID number, position in church, type of scholarship. Fax to Carla Bermudez at 888-301-3577.

For a listing of qualifying churches, please visit www.sbcv.org.

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TCA (Timberlake Christian Academy) (Resident)

*Effective Fall 2008: Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA upon graduation from TCA OR score a 900 SAT OR score a 19 ACT. Once the TCA scholarship is applied, it cannot be reinstated if student breaks enrollment at LU.

Award
75% tuition reduction for up to 4 years

Eligibility
Must have attended TCA for 4 years, graduate and directly enroll the following Fall semester into Liberty University. ***Award is NOT stackable with other Liberty Scholarships

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TCS (Temple Christian School) (Resident) 

*Effective Fall 2008: Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA upon graduation from TCS OR score a 900 SAT OR score a 19 ACT. Once the TCA scholarship is applied, it cannot be reinstated if student breaks enrollment at LU.

Award
75% tuition reduction for up to 4 years

Eligibility
Must have attended TCS for 4 years, graduate and directly enroll the following Fall semester into Liberty University.
***Award is NOT stackable with other Liberty Scholarships

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Teen Mania (Resident)

Award  
$1,000 for 1 year

Eligibility
Transfer directly from Teen Mania's "Honor Academy"/Global Expedition in Texas to Liberty University.

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Virginia Scholarship (Resident)

Award 
$1,000 per year for maximum of 4 years

Eligibility
Must be a legal, domiciled resident of the state of Virginia.
***May not be combined with either LBF or SBCV Scholarship.

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WOL Bible Institute (LU Online)

Award 
50% tuition (Student must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative per term.)

Eligibility
Student must be a second year graduate of the NY Bible Institute and a full time employee working on either FL/NY/CA Word of Life Fellowship Inc. Properties.
For Undergraduate programs only.

Verification
Please contact Donna Yeskoo at Word of Life New York.

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WOL Church Ministries (Resident)

Award  
$1,000 One time for Children's Steadfast Award (completing grades 1-6)
$500 One time for each year Creative Discipleship Completion  (Maximum of $3,000 combined if completed every year grades 7-12)
Total scholarship will be disbursed over two semesters for the student's first year

Eligibility
$1000 scholarship based on completion of Word of Life’s Children’s Steadfast Program
$500 scholarship based on completion of the Creative Discipleship program

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WOLBI - 1st Year (Resident)

Award 
$1,000 per year for maximum of 4 years

Eligibility
Transfer after one year at WOLBI with 2.7 GPA directly to Liberty.

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WOLBI - 2nd Year (Resident)

Award 
$1,500 per year for maximum of 4 years

Eligibility
Transfer after two years at WOLBI with 2.7 GPA directly to Liberty.

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WVCSB (West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists) (LU Online)

Award
100% tuition (Student must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative fee per term.)

Eligibility
Awarded to WVCSB senior and youth pastors.
Does not include PhD in Counseling or PhD in Theology and Apologetics coursework

Verification
Fax letter on church letterhead that includes the following: Name, ID number, position in church, type of scholarship Fax to Carla Bermudez at 800-628-7977.

For a list of qualifying churches visit www.wvcsb.org.

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