In-State Student Scholarships
Overview
See How Liberty is Even More Affordable for Virginia Residents
If you live in Virginia, you already know everything the Commonwealth has to offer — from mountains, beaches, and historical monuments to big cities, small towns, sophistication, and down-home hospitality. It has a little bit of everything.
It’s home.
So get the private college experience you want while staying in the place you love. Liberty’s Virginia-specific grants and scholarships give you the opportunity to go away to college — while staying close to home.
You’ll qualify for at least $1,500 per year just for being a Virginia resident.
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There’s No Place Like Home — to get a World-Class Education
Liberty University is centrally located, giving you stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and easy access to Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach, and Charlotte, N.C. – all within a 3.5 to 4-hour drive.
It’s also one of the most affordable options in the state. Discover all the ways you can finance your education at Liberty through our scholarship opportunities.
Visit Liberty to see how close you already are to a great education.
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Qualify for Virginia Scholarships
Virginia residents who attend Liberty University receive at least $1,500 per year in scholarships ($6,000 total over four years).
If you have a GPA of 3.4 or higher and live on campus your first year of enrollment, you’ll receive a minimum of $2,300 per year ($9,200 total over four years).
Lynchburg City high school graduates (E.C. Glass or Heritage High School) who have a GPA of 3.4 or higher will receive $4,300 per year ($17,200 total over four years) for school. Plus, you’ll receive an additional $2,000 per year to help with a meal plan. That’s $25,200 in all.
Qualify for the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) and you could receive even more. Eligible students received an additional $5,000 in the 2023-24 school year.*
*VTAG award projections are estimated awards until a final State budget is approved and passed. Therefore, amounts are subject to change.
| Scholarship | Award Per Year | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Early Deposit Award (EDA)* | $2,000 | $2,000 |
|
Liberty Champion Award (increases each year) |
$1,000 (year one) | $8,000 |
|
Middle America Scholarship (MAS)** |
$4,225 (average award) | $16,900 |
| Liberty Academic Scholarship | $4,925 (average award) | $19,700 |
| Total | $12,150 | $46,600 |
- *The EDA offers up to $2,000 toward the student’s first year for fall applicants and up to $1,000 toward the student’s first semester for spring applicants. Award amount is based on when the Enrollment Deposit is submitted.
- **The MAS is a need-based aid for families that typically ear $35,000-$95,000 per year.
- All scholarships listed – except for the VTAG – are for full-time, degree-seeking residential undergraduate students only.
| Scholarship | Award Per Year | 4-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Resident | $1,500 | $6,000 |
| Virginia High Achiever | $800 | $3,200 |
| Lynchburg Beacon of Hope * | $7,000 | $28,000 |
| VTAG** | $4,500 | $18,000 |
| Total – Virginia Resident | $13,800 | $55,200 |
- *The Lynchburg Beacon of Hope scholarship is only applicable to students who attended a Lynchburg high school all four years.
- **VTAG award projections are estimated awards until a final state budget is approved and passed. Therefore, amounts are subject to change.
- All scholarships listed – except for the VTAG – are for full-time, degree-seeking residential undergraduate students only.
Scholarships and Grants