Scholarships
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Following are links to complete lists of Liberty University scholarships for domestic students. Students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships as well.
General Scholarship Rule (GSR): A student’s combined federal grants, state grants, and Liberty aid are not permitted to go above the combined cost of actual tuition and room and board charges based on the lowest rate charged by the University. Students who are not charged for housing cannot exceed the cost of actual tuition only for federal grants, state grants, and Liberty aid. If the combined aid exceeds the total cost of tuition and room and board as specified, Liberty aid will be reduced to resolve the excess aid. The Federal Pell Grant is not included as a factor in the GSR for Resident students.
A valid FAFSA must be on file for each year before an account will be awarded any federal, some state, and most institutional aid. If selected for the Verification process, you must have completed the process and have a verified FAFSA on file. More details regarding the Verification policy and how aid is affected can be read here.
For recipients of institutional aid (and discounts), such as Continuing Education, Dependent Grant-In-Aid, and Resident FCA/LCA/Temple/TCS, the tuition scholarship will be reduced by any amount received from federal and state grant amounts. Please see notation above regarding the General Scholarship Rule.
Awards that cover the majority of direct costs (i.e. DGIA, Continuing Education, Private School Affiliation Scholarships, Valedictorian/Salutatorian, etc.) do not allow for stacking with other Liberty aid sources such as the Liberty Champion or New Student Book Dollars.
Most resident scholarships are for prospective, full-time undergraduate students unless stated otherwise in the award eligibility criteria below.
Institutional Scholarships
There are currently no institutional scholarships offered to resident graduate students.
Resident transfer students, please click here for aid information that is specifically geared towards students transferring from another college/university.
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Academic Achievement
Academic Achievement (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: $1,000-up to full tuition per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- Based on best combined SAT (Math and Critical Reading sections) or best composite ACT score and high school GPA if under 24 transfer hours, or college GPA if between 24-59 transfer hours.
- SAT/ACT are not required for students age 22 or older.
Academic Achievement Scholarship grid for new students entering Fall 2013:
- The grid below reflects the amounts students are eligible to receive per year based on the Math and Critical Reading portions of the SAT, the composite score of the ACT and cumulative GPA.
- Students must meet the minimum satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards to continue receiving this award.
- Transfer students should contact the Office of Admissions with questions regarding their Academic Achievement Scholarship eligibility.
* All high school GPAs are re-calculated (unweighted).ACT 20-2223-2526-2829-3132-3435-36SAT 930-10401050-11501160-12601270-13801390-15601570-16003.80-4.0 $2,250.00$2,750.00$4,000.00$5,500.00$6,500.00Full tuition
up to $20,0003.30-3.79 $1,500.00$2,250.00$2,750.00$5,000.00$5,500.00$6,5002.7-3.29 $1,000.00$1,500.00$2,250.00$2,750.00$4,000.00$5,500.00
For students age 22 or older, or transferring in with 60+ credit hours, or who have a conferred Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution, the SAT and ACT score requirements may be waived if the waiver benefits the student. Awards range from $1000 to $4000."
- AWANA
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Book Dollars
Book Dollars (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: Up to $600 for one semester only (amount varies depending on time of year)
Eligibility
- Pay $250 Confirmation Deposit before deadline
- Complete Financial Check-In before deadline
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Canadian Student Initiative
Canadian Student Initiative (Resident)Award: A 25-percent discount (U.S. dollar amount) is offered to Canadian citizens taking resident undergraduate courses. Beginning Spring 2013, the new award will be a 15-percent discount (U.S. dollar amount). Students are also eligible to be awarded an academic scholarship, up to $3,000 per year based on high school grades.
Eligibility
- Canadians only; please call and speak with an admissions counselor to learn more.
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CVCC (Central Virginia Community College)
Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: $5,000 per year up to four yearsEligibility
- Student must graduate from CVCC in 2008 or after with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- This award is not stackable with the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship
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EDA (Early Deposit Award)
Early Deposit Award (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: Up to $1,500 awarded toward first year of enrollment (amount varies - depending on time of year)
Eligibility: Pay $250 Confirmation Deposit by deadline
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FCA (Faith Christian Academy)
Faith Christian Academy (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
For details on awarding and eligibility, please select this link.
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Honors Program
Honors Program (Resident)Award: $4,000 per year for up to four years beginning Fall 2012
Eligibility
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- 1270 SAT/29 ACT
- Honors Program application and eligibility guidelines.
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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IMB (International Mission Board)
IMB (International Mission Board)Note: The room and board covers the lowest tier price only (if a student wants to live on other parts of campus, they will be required to pay the difference). Each student will be responsible for fees and purchasing all textbooks.
Award: 100-percent tuition per year for up to four years; IMB pays $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) towards the annual tuition and room and board cost of each student, Liberty supplements the remaining balance.
Eligibility
- Awarded to students whose parents are career missionaries with IMB. IMB must submit verification of missionary status on IMB letterhead. Fax to the Office of Admissions at (800) 542-2311.
Additional information
- Each IMB student will be required, as a labor of love, to serve as a Prayer Warrior, Prayer Leader, Spiritual Life Director, or Resident Assistant on campus under the direction of the Campus Pastor's Office.
- Each student will apply for all federal, state and other grants available to them of which Liberty will accrue.
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LBF/LCPN (Liberty Baptist Fellowship/Liberty Church Planting Network)
LBF/LCPN (Liberty Baptist Fellowship/Liberty Church Planting Network) (Resident)Award: $1,000 per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- Student must attend or be a member of a church affiliated with the Liberty Baptist Fellowship/Liberty Church Planting Network prior to matriculation
- This award is not stackable with the SBCV or Virginia Scholarship
- Obtain prior approval through LBF office by calling (434) 592-4806.
Verification
- Pastor must submit a letter on the church letterhead stating the applicant attends or is a member of the church and that the church belongs to LBF/LCPN.
- Fax to the Office of Admissions at (800) 542-2311.
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Liberty Christian Academy
LCA (Liberty Christian Academy) (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
For details on awarding and eligibility, please select this link.
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Liberty Champion
Liberty Champion (Resident)Award:
Graduated yearly scholarship:
Year 1 Full-time $1,000
Year 2 Full-time $2,000 (As of Fall 2013)
Year 3 Full-time $2,500
Year 4 Full-time $3,000Eligibility
- 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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Liberty University Online Academy Dollar-for-Dollar Tuition Scholarship Match
Liberty University Online Academy Dollar-for-Dollar Tuition Scholarship Match (Resident)Award: Dollar-for-dollar award based on amount paid towards Liberty University Online Academy tuition.
Eligibility
- Every dollar paid towards tuition in the Liberty University Online Academy will be matched by Liberty University and awarded evenly each year for up to four consecutive years towards a resident undergraduate degree at Liberty University.
- Tuition paid towards EDGE/Dual Enrolled tuition is not included.
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National Merit
National Merit (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award:
Finalist - Full tuition, room & board for up to four years
Semi-finalist - Full tuition for up to four years
Commended - Full tuition for up to four yearsIf a recipient of a National Merit award is also awarded a stipend through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the stipend is stacked onto the awards listed above.
Eligibility: Must show National Merit Certificate and be in Honors Program to receive scholarship.
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Pageant Scholarship
Pageant Scholarship (Resident)Award: $2,000 per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- The Pageant Scholarship Program at Liberty University is designed to recognize the accomplishments and invest in the future achievements of capable students who have won specific pageants and desire to attend Liberty University. This includes: Miss Lynchburg, Miss Hill City, Miss Star City, Miss Virginia, Miss Smith Mountain Lake and Miss Teen Lynchburg.
- It may be used with other Liberty University scholarships and awards and is stackable with Liberty financial aid up to full tuition costs.
- The recipient must confirm enrollment with their confirmation deposit ($250) and return a completed scholarship form by the scholarship deadline (at least 30 days prior to enrollment in courses).
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Pastor/Alumni Scholarship
Pastor/Alumni Scholarship (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: $500 per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- Submit $250 Confirmation Deposit before deadline
- Alumni may submit Alumni Certificate via mail (certificate is distributed to alumni through the Alumni Affairs Office, can award up to two students each year), or the student may complete the online Pastor Scholarship Form and include pastor/church information, or the student can also complete the online Alumni Scholarship Form.
- This award is not stackable with the Legacy Scholarship
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Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa (Resident)Award: $1,000 per year for up to four years
Eligibility:
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and have proof of membership
- Transfer into Liberty University directly from a two year college with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
- This award is not stackable with the Central Virginia Community College Scholarship
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Recruitment Events Scholarship
Recruitment Events Scholarship (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: Amount 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.
- Rick Gage Go Tell
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SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)
SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia) (Resident)Award: $1,000 per year for up to four years
Eligibility
- Student must attend or be a member of a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia prior to matriculation.
- This award is not stackable with the LBF/LCPN or Virginia Scholarship
Verification
- Pastor must submit a letter to the Office of Admissions on the church letterhead stating the applicant attends or is a member of the church and that church is a member of SBCV. Search a listing of qualifying churches.
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Fax to the Office of Admissions at (800) 542-2311.
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Timberlake Christian School
TCA (Timberlake Christian School) (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
For details on awarding and eligibility, please select this link.
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Temple Christian School
TCS (Temple Christian School) (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
For details on awarding and eligibility, please select this link.
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Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship
Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship (Resident)Award: 100-percent tuition only scholarship (after subtracting other non-loan financial aid such as Pell, FSEOG, VTAG, etc.) per year for up to four consecutive academic years.
Eligibility:
- Student must submit a Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship Official Verification Letter to the Resident Admissions Office by priority deadline April 15 of each year
- Student must have a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 3.5 AND a 1270+ SAT (Verbal and Math sections only) and/or a composite 29+ ACT
- Student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 each semester while attending Liberty University in order to continue to receive the scholarship
- Student must directly enroll at Liberty University the following fall semester after graduating from high school
- Student must live in an on-campus residence hall for the first academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) of enrollment at Liberty University
Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. A limited number of scholarships are available each year.
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Virginia Scholarship
Virginia Scholarship (Resident)Note: Scholarship is for prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.
Award: $1,500 per year for up to four years
Eligibility:
- Must be a legal, domiciled resident of the state of Virginia.
- This award is not stackable with the LBF/LCPN or SBCV scholarships
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Word of Life Church Ministries - Children's Steadfast Award
Word of Life Church Ministries - Children's Steadfast Award (Resident)Award: $1,000 for one year only
Eligibility- Student must complete grades 1-6 of the Word of Life Children's Steadfast Program
Verification
- Pastor or sponsor of Word of Life ministry may submit a letter to the Resident Admissions Office on a church letterhead verifying that the student successfully completed grades 1-6 of the Word of Life Children's Steadfast Program
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Word of Life Church Ministries - Creative Discipleship Program
Word of Life Church Ministries - Creative Discipleship Program (Resident)Award: Up to $3,000 for one year, based on the number of years completed. Total scholarship amount will be disbursed over two semesters for the student's first year.
Eligibility
- $500 awarded for each year a student completes the Creative Discipleship Program (Maximum of $3,000 combined if the student completed every year for grades 7-12)
Verification
- Student must submit a copy of the Creative Discipleship Program college coupon(s) for each year completed to the Resident Admissions Office.
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Word of Life Bible Institute - 1 Year
Word of Life Bible Institute - 1 Year (Resident)Award: $1,000 per year for up to four years
Eligibility: Transfer directly to Liberty with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher after 1 year of attendance at WOLBI. Student cannot attend another college or university prior to coming to Liberty University.
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Word of Life Bible Institute - 2 Years
Word of Life Bible Institute - 2nd Years (Resident)Award: $1,500 per year for up to four years
Eligibility: Transfer directly to Liberty with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher after 2 years of attendance at WOLBI. Student cannot attend another college or university prior to coming to Liberty University.
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Xtreme Impact
Xtreme Impact (Resident)Award: The cost of Xtreme Impact mission trip is spread equally over eight consecutive semesters of full-time attendance (applies to tuition and/or on campus room and board, as per the General Scholarship Rule)
Eligibility: Must be a high school or transfer student who successfully completed an Xtreme Impact mission trip prior to the first day of attendance at Liberty University.
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Liberty University Online
- Canadian Student Initiative
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Emergency Response Personnel
Emergency Response Personnel Discount (Liberty University Online)Award: 25-percent 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 following positions: Law Enforcement Personnel, Police/Peace Officers, Special Agents, Parole Officers, Corrections Officers, Firefighters, Rescue Workers (license required), EMS/EMT workers (license required), Civil Air Patrol (Senior Members), FEMA Volunteer with certificate of commitment to serve, Tennessee Disaster Assistance Team and qualifying Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members
- Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-Graduate, and Willmington School of the Bible students only
- All students who are expecting to receive the ERP discount and use military benefits should contact the Office of Military Affairs to ensure benefits can be used in conjunction with each other.
Verification
- Fax a letter from employer on agency letterhead, as well as a copy of your agency/employee ID, or a recent pay stub (within 60 days) to your Academic Advisor or Admissions Specialist at (434) 582-7246 or email luoscholarships@liberty.edu. For qualifying FOP members; please fax a copy of your FOP membership card.
- Include student ID number and attention to scholarships in all communication.
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Heroes Fund Scholarship
Heroes Fund Scholarship (Liberty University Online)Award: Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded an amount to cover all remaining tuition and fees once financial aid, military aid, and Veteran's Affairs Education benefits (GI Bill) have been deducted from the total amount of tuition and fees charged.
Eligibility
- Must be a recipient of the prestigious Purple Heart (must have served Honorably or still on active duty/reserve status).
- Rated 50% - 100% disabled by the Department of Veteran's Affairs for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of combat-related service (must have served Honorably).
- Rated 50% - 100% disabled by the Department of Veteran's Affaird for "combat-related" injury, illness, or condition as defined on page six of the CRCS Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, Revised Program Guidance, January 2004. Further definition used is the Combat Related Definitions as defined by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (must have served Honorably).
- Or a spouse of a service member killed in action during one of the Gulf Wars.
Verification (documentation needed for review of Scholarship Eligibility as stated above)
- Purple Heart Certificate/Award Letter
- Spouse (Marriage license and supporting documentation)
- Veteran's Affairs letter of disability findings. This document will list specific disability and percentage information for each illness/injury.
- Any additional medical documentation you would like to submit to justify a VA rating as “combat-related”. (Note: service connected does not necessarily mean “combat-related”).
- Certificate of Eligibility of current GI Bill eligibility status or a Veteran's Affairs letter stating you have exhausted all of your GI Bill benefits. Students who have transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Member 4 copy of your DD-214 (if discharged from the service)
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IMB (International Mission Board)
IMB (International Mission Board) (Liberty University Online)Note: We must receive a letter from IMB verifying the student’s current status. The student must contact IMB for the letter. IMB personnel should contact the appropriate team in the IMB Personnel Services Center for the letter.
Award: 100-percent 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.
The student must fax or send a letter from the IMB to their Academic Advisor or Admissions Specialist. Include student ID number and attention to scholarships in all communication.
Fax: 434-582-7586
E-mail: luoscholarships@liberty.edu
Address: Liberty University Online, 1971 University Boulevard Lynchburg VA, 24502
- Liberty Advantage
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SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)
SBCV (Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia)Award: 100-percent tuition (student is responsible for all fees and a $50 administrative fee per semester)
Eligibility
- Awarded to SBCV one youth and one senior pastor only
- Does not include Ph.D. in Counseling, Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics, or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) coursework
- Must be a current SBCV member church with church membership established before January 2010
Verification
- Fax letter on church letterhead, prepared and signed by church official, other than the student that includes the following: name, student ID number, position in the church (youth or senior pastor), and name of the scholarship applying for. Fax (434) 582-7246 Attn: LUO Scholarships or email luoscholarships@liberty.edu
- Scholarship is awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year. Student must provide a new church letter in the summer semester each year to re-apply.
For a listing of qualifying churches, please visit www.sbcv.org.
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Word of Life Bible Institute
Word of Life Bible Institute (Liberty University Online)Award: 50-percent discount on tuition for undergraduate programs only (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, donay@wol.org.
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WVCSB (West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists)
WVCSB (West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists) (Liberty University Online)Award:100% tuition (Student is responsible for all fees and a $50 administrative fee per semester)
Eligibility
- Awarded to WVCSB one senior and one youth pastor only
- Does not include Ph.D. in Counseling, Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics, or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) coursework
- Must be a current WVCSB member church with church membership established before January 2010
Verification
- Fax letter on church letterhead, prepared and signed by a church official, other than the student, that includes the following: Name, student ID number, position in church (senior or youth pastor), and the name of the scholarship applying for to (434) 582-7246 Attn: LUO Scholarships or email luoscholarships@liberty.edu.
- Scholarship is awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year. Students must provide a new church letter in summer semester each year to re-apply.
For a list of qualifying churches visit www.wvcsb.org.
