Seminary Scholarships
Liberty Theological Seminary (LTS) offers a limited number of scholarships for qualified residential students. These scholarships are granted based on merit and need as determined by LTS. Submitting an application does not guarantee the applicant will receive a scholarship.
Applicant Requirements
- The applicant must have been accepted into a residential seminary program before submitting an application for a seminary scholarship.
- A FAFSA must be submitted to Liberty University on an annual basis to determine need and eligibility prior to the review of the scholarship application and the disbursement of any scholarship award.
- Recipients must maintain good academic standing and make ongoing academic progress as defined by Liberty University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.
- Recipients must not be eligible to receive Dependent Grant-in-Aid or Continuing Education monies:
- Dependent Grant-in-Aid (DGIA) – Dependents (spouse and/or eligible children) of full-time benefited staff and faculty are eligible to receive DGIA to take courses at Liberty University.
- Continuing Education (CE) – CE enables full-time benefited Liberty University staff employees to begin or further their education.
Stipulations
- Scholarships may only apply to Fall and Spring semesters. Summer terms are not included in the scope of any scholarship award.
- Any unused portion of scholarship the student receives as a credit on his or her account, due to dropping classes after the scholarship has been added or for any other reason, must be reimbursed to the University by the recipient. Should the student withdraw from a class, that class will not be covered.
- Scholarships are only valid for residential programs at the master’s or doctoral levels at Liberty Theological Seminary.
Scholarship awards are subject to annual review and renewal based on continued eligibility and available funding. Terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria are subject to change without notice.
Deadlines
The scholarship application will open on the first day of classes and will remain open until the last day of classes. Any applications submitted outside of that timeframe will not be considered.
Fall 2026:
- Submissions are open now!
- Closes: May 5
Liberty Theological Seminary Scholarship Application
Charles B. Keesee Scholarship
The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund, Inc. was established in 1941 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Keesee of Martinsville, Virginia, for the purpose of aiding worthy men and women to obtain an education. The Fund is administered by a Board of Trustees who consider requests for aid and determine an applicant’s eligibility.
- Email keesee@liberty.edu for further questions.
Applicant requirements
- You must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- You must be a resident of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or West Virginia for a minimum of twelve months immediately prior to entering any educational institution. You cannot establish residency while you are a student. The Trustees reserve the right to determine residency.
- You must be preparing to enter the Baptist ministry or religious work in the Baptist denomination as defined in the application and as determined by the Board of Trustees.
- You must be a member of a Baptist church.
- You must attend at least one class on the main campus of the institution, a hybrid class, an equip class, class at an extension center, practicum or mentored internship class each semester. A hybrid class must meet on campus at least once during the semester to qualify. If you miss the on-campus portion of the hybrid class, the class is treated as online for Keesee grant purpose.
- Students may take one required online course to be counted toward the hours required to receive the Keesee grant.
Eligible Degrees at Liberty Theological Seminary
- Master of Divinity (all programs)
- Master of Arts in Bible and Theology
- Masters of Arts in Biblical Exposition (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Biblical Interpretation
- Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Church Multiplication
- Master of Arts in Church Planting (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Global and Intercultural Leadership
- Master of Arts in Global Studies (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Ministry
- Master of Arts in Religion (repeat applicants only)
- Master of Arts in Theological Studies (repeat applicants only)
- Doctor of Ministry in Strategic Christian Ministry (students must enroll in an on-campus intensive each semester to be eligible for a Keesee grant in this degree program)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (repeat applicants only)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Global & Intercultural Engagement (repeat applicants only)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (repeat applicants only)
You must reapply each year you wish to receive a grant. Grants are available for a maximum of 8 semesters for an eligible Master’s degree, 6 semesters for the D.Min.
Submitting an application is not a guarantee that you will receive a grant.
To view the full list of applicant requirements, please visit the Keesee website. Email keesee@liberty.edu for further questions.