Scholarships

Book Dollars

For prospective students awarded in their first semester (fall or spring) 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 the time of year) Eligibility: Complete Financial Check-In before the deadline Additional Award Information: Book Dollars are based on the date Financial Check-In is completed. The earlier Financial Check-In is completed, the greater the award amount (maximum award up to $600). Book Dollars cannot be combined with most full-tuition scholarships such as National Merit and the Valedictorian/Salutatorian awards, etc. Book Dollars are automatically applied to the student’s Flames Card for use at the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore approximately 20 days prior to the start of classes. Book Dollars expire 40 days after the start of class each semester and are non-refundable.

Canadian Student Initiative

Award: 30% discount for tuition and 20% discount for room, board, and activity fee (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 Mrs. Sharon Bloomfield at (434) 592-3026 or email sbloomfield@liberty.edu.

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC)

For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. Degree must be obtained prior to matriculation at Liberty. Award: $5,000 per year up to four years Eligibility: Must complete an Associate’s Degree from CVCC in 2008 or after Must graduate with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher Must transfer directly to Liberty after completing the degree at CVCC This award is not stackable with the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship

Champion Award

Graduated yearly award:

• Year 1 Full-time $1,000
• Year 2 Full-time $2,000
• Year 3 Full-time $2,250
• Year 4 Full-time $2,750

*Amounts above are effective for new resident undergraduate students who begin first time attendance in Fall 2017 Eligibility: Must be accepted as an undergraduate resident student for the current year. Eligibility is based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determined by the FAFSA. Transfer and re-applied students will begin with the first-year amount. The scholarship expires after one year of senior status (5th year + seniors will not receive Champion Award).

Children of Fallen Heroes

Award: Maximum Pell Grant for the academic year Eligibility: Must be a Pell Grant-eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer while the student was 24 years of age or younger or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. Email financialaid@liberty.edu to receive full documentation and eligibility details.

CFAW Scholarships

You can find a list of scholarship opportunities hosted at College For A Weekend on the CFAW Scholarships page.

Early Deposit Award

For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. Award: Up to $2,000 awarded toward the first year of enrollment (amount varies–depending on the time of year) Eligibility: Pay $250 Enrollment Deposit by the deadline

Heroes Fund Scholarship

Award: The Heroes Fund Scholarship (HFS) is offered to service members and honorably discharged Gulf War veterans (1990–present day which includes Desert Shield, Desert Storm, OEF & OIF) pursuing their first Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded an amount to cover all remaining tuition and fees once financial aid and military aid have been deducted from the total amount of tuition and fees charged. Eligibility

• Be a recipient of the prestigious Purple Heart or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for combat-related injury, illness, or condition or
• A spouse was killed in action during one of the Gulf Wars

To view full eligibility requirements, please visit our Heroes Fund Scholarship web page. Application: Submit the documentation itemized on the Heroes Fund Scholarship: Application Process web page. A complete HFS application will include all of the general document requirements, as well as the appropriate qualifying documents, and any additional supporting documents that are determined as needed.

Honors Program

Award: $4,000 per year for up to four years Eligibility:

• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• 1270/1330 SAT* or 28 ACT
• Honors Program application and eligibility guidelines.

*1270 SAT score for any SAT that was taken prior to March 2016. 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.

Legacy Scholarship

Award: $1,000 per year for up to four years Eligibility:

• For new residential undergraduate students only with a parent/guardian who earned an undergraduate degree or higher from Liberty University (guardian could have completed a Resident or Online degree, does not include certificates)
• All eligible applicants may receive only one Legacy Scholarship award, regardless if more than one parent/guardian earned an undergraduate degree or higher from Liberty University
• New resident undergraduate full-time consecutively enrolled degree-seeking student
• Must maintain Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress while enrolled at Liberty
• Must complete the FAFSA each year and VTAG application (as applicable)
• Transfer students are eligible
• Complete the Legacy Scholarship application prior to freshman year of enrollment
• Must be a federally dependent child as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
• For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible.

 

Liberty Academic Scholarship

For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. Award: You can receive the award (determined below) up to 4 years of enrollment as a resident student.

Liberty Academic Scholarship grid for new students entering Fall 2020 or later:

ACT 20-22 23-25 26-28 29-31 32-34 35-36 SAT 1020-1120 1130-1230 1240-1340 1350-1440 1450-1550 1560-1600 3.80-4.0 $3,250 $3,750 $5,500 $7,000 $7,500 Full tuition 3.30-3.79 $2,750 $3,500 $4,500 $5,500 $6,000 $6,500 3.00-3.29 $1,500 $1,750 $2,500 $2,750 $4,000 $5,500 * All high school GPAs are re-calculated (unweighted).

Classical Learning Test Scholarship Grid

CLT Score Amount 97-120 $3,500 81-96 $2,500 66-80 $1,500 Minimum GPA 3.3

• Liberty will use the best of the following grade point averages: High School GPA or a simple average of all college GPAs in which the student transferred between 12 and 24 credit hours into Liberty University.
  • View more information on Resident Transfer Student Scholarships
• SAT/ACT are not required for students age 22 or older.
• The grid above reflects the amounts students are eligible to receive per year based on the Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) or Critical Reading (CR) portions of the SAT, the composite score of the ACT and cumulative GPA. Super scoring is used for both the ACT (all four subtests) and the SAT (Math and ERW/CR only).
• Students must meet the minimum Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress (SAP) standards to continue receiving this scholarship.
• Transfer students should contact the Office of Admissions with questions regarding their Liberty Academic Scholarship eligibility.

 

Liberty Virginia High-Achiever Scholarship

Award: $800 per year for up to four years Application and Eligibility:

• For new resident students attending full-time as a degree-seeking student
• Must have an unweighted cumulative high school GPA of 3.4 or higher
• Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a GPA of 3.0 or higher while enrolled at Liberty
• Must complete the Math Placement test by the end of the fourth semester of enrollment
• Must live on campus for the first year of enrollment (fall and spring)
• Must be a Virginia resident
• Must complete the FAFSA each year and the VTAG application (as applicable)
• The scholarship is not available to transfer students

 

Liberty University Marching Band

Award: Varies Eligibility: Serve on the Spirit of the Mountain Liberty Marching Band.

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope – Stay Close, Go Far Promise Program

Award: $8,000 ($2,000 per year for up to four years) Eligibility: Graduate of a Lynchburg City School who attended 9th-12th grade who is accepted into a degree-seeking program at Liberty Award: Additional $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester, $8,000 over four years) for up to four years from Liberty to help fund meal plans beginning Fall 2019. Eligibility: Be a “Stay Close, Go Far” scholarship recipient

Middle America Scholarship

Award: Up to $5,195 for 2019-2020 and is stackable with other Liberty aid except DGIA, CE and any athletic scholarships, up to the General Scholarship Rule Eligibility:

• Verified FAFSA with an EFC between 1 and 18,000 New resident undergraduate student starting in the Fall 2019*
• Enrolled full-time in a degree seeking program
• US citizen or federally eligible non-citizen
• Complete Financial Check-In no later than May 31 *Extended to July 15 for Fall 2019* each year for Fall start and December 15 for Spring start
• More information available at www.liberty.edu/MiddleAmerica

*A student must have attempted 12 or fewer credit hours through Liberty to be considered a “new student” for eligibility purposes

Missionary Scholarship

Award: Full tuition per academic year (less other federal, state, and Liberty institutional gift assistance; room, board, and fees not included) disbursed over four consecutive years of a bachelor’s degree Eligibility:

• The Fall 2020 MK Scholarship application is now available for completion. The Fall 2020 MK Scholarship application deadline is March 1, 2020. Additional details about Liberty’s Missions Programs & Scholarships are provided here.
• The MK Scholarship program awards a limited number of scholarships per year and is highly competitive.
• Must be a new resident undergraduate full-time consecutively enrolled, degree-seeking student
• Must be beginning first enrollment at Liberty, including transfer students
  • If you have earned college credit through an accredited institution during high school, prior to attending Liberty University, you may still apply for the MK Scholarship
• Must be a college-age child of a missionary who meets the federal definition of dependent student.
• Parent(s) must be serving full-time on a foreign mission field, not in the United States, (or on an approved furlough of 1 year or less) in good standing with an approved, participating agency.
•  Must submit an official signed letter from the mission agency confirming the missionary status and field placement (or approved furlough of 1 year or less) by the application deadline before their first/freshman year.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or federally defined eligible non-citizen. Legally adopted non-citizens who meet all other applicable criteria may appeal for eligibility.
• Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG) application, if applicable.
• Must live on campus all four years of enrollment.
• Must contribute spiritually, academically, missionally, through fellowship and conduct themselves in a way which is aligned with the Code of Conduct which includes proactively serving during Missions events and participating with the Third Culture Kid (TCK) Group.
• Must complete an application authorizing Liberty to confirm the missionary parent/s status in subsequent years and will be reviewed annually for continued eligible status of the MK Scholarship.
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 each semester while attending Liberty University in order to continue to receive the MK Scholarship.
• Must remain in good standing with the University.

 

National Merit

For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. The National Merit awards are limited in the number of each scholarship offered per year and are highly competitive. Award:

• Finalist – Full tuition, room (all tiers) & board (standard meal plan) for up to four years
• Semi-finalist – Full tuition for up to four years
• Commended – Full tuition for up to four years

If 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 the scholarship.

Pageants

Award: $2,000 per year for up to four years Eligibility: Contestants have to have won one of the following pageants:

• Miss Virginia USA
• Miss Virginia Teen USA
• Miss Virginia America
• Miss Virginia Teen America

 

Phi Theta Kappa

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
• Please send applicable documentation to residentscholarships@liberty.edu.

 

Recruitment Events Scholarship

For prospective students only. Current students who did not receive this scholarship upon matriculation are not eligible. Award: Amount varies depending on the event (see Scholarship Certificate for the amount and stackability restrictions) Eligibility:

• Attend a Liberty recruitment event and enter your name in the drawing for the scholarship.
• Must submit the Enrollment Deposit.
• Must complete, sign, and return the scholarship form to the Resident Admissions Office at residentscholarships@liberty.edu.

 

Rick Gage GO TELL Scholarship

Award:

• New students: 25% tuition OR $5,950 tuition only scholarship (minus federal and state grant aid)
• Returning students: $4,760 tuition only scholarship (minus federal and state grant aid)

Eligibility:

• Recipients of this award are chosen by the Rick Gage/GO TELL Ministries. Awards will be given to four eligible new resident undergraduate students and five eligible returning resident undergraduate students who serve in summer ministry with GO TELL Ministries.
• New and returning students must meet all Liberty Admissions criteria and be fully accepted as a full-time, resident degree-seeking undergraduate student.
• Must complete the FAFSA (and Verification if selected) and the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant application, as applicable.
• Must attend Liberty University the semester immediately following the awarding of the GO TELL Ministries scholarship.

 

Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship

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. Award: 100% tuition only scholarship (after subtracting other non-loan financial aid such as institutional aid, Pell, FSEOG, VTAG, etc.) per year for up to four consecutive academic years. Application and Eligibility:

• Val_Sal Application opens January 1, 2020 for the 2020-2021 academic year
• The Valedictorian/Salutatorian program awards a limited number of scholarships per year and is highly competitive
• Must have a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 3.50 AND a 1350+ SAT score from March 2016 or beyond (evidence-based reading/writing and math only) and/or a composite 29+ ACT
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 each semester while attending Liberty University in order to continue to receive the scholarship
• 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
• Recipients are not eligible for the New Student Book Dollars award
• If awarded, must secure the scholarship by completing Financial Check-In (FCI) by April 15 for the first incoming semester. If FCI is not completed by April 15, another qualified candidate will receive the award.

 

Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) Scholarship

Award: Up to fifteen $2000 scholarships are available each year. Scholarships are awarded annually and renewal is required each academic year. Eligibility:

• Must be a current soldier in the VaARNG who has successfully completed Basic Training or Officer Candidate Course
• Must be in good standing with their National Guard unit
• Must be an accepted residential or online student at Liberty University pursuing part-time or full-time enrollment
• Must be in good standing with Liberty University academically, financially, and socially (Liberty Way)
• Must apply through the Liberty University VaARNG liaison by the posted application deadline
• See full eligibility requirements

Application: See application process for details.

Virginia Scholarship

Award: $1,500 per year for up to four years Application and Eligibility: Must be a legal, domiciled resident of the state of Virginia

Word of Life Bible Institute – 1 Year

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 completing one full academic (Fall and Spring) year of attendance at WOLBI (domestic or international)
• You cannot attend another college or university prior to coming to Liberty University

 

Word of Life Bible Institute – 2 Year

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 completing two full academic years (Fall and Spring) of attendance at WOLBI (domestic or international).
• You cannot attend another college or university prior to coming to Liberty University.

Children of Fallen Heroes

Award: Maximum Pell Grant for the academic year Eligibility: Must be a Pell Grant eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer while the student was 24 years of age or younger or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. Email financialaid@liberty.edu to receive full documentation and eligibility details.

Heroes Fund Scholarship

Award: The Heroes Fund Scholarship (HFS) is offered to service members and honorably discharged Gulf War veterans (1990-present day which includes Desert Shield, Desert Storm, OEF & OIF) pursuing their first Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded an amount to cover all remaining tuition and fees once financial aid and military aid have been deducted from the total amount of tuition and fees charged. Eligibility

• Be a recipient of the prestigious Purple Heart or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a “combat-related” Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for “combat-related” injury, illness, or condition or
•  
• A spouse was killed in action during one of the Gulf Wars

To view full eligibility requirements, please visit our Heroes Fund Scholarship web page. Application: Students wishing to apply for the Heroes Fund Scholarship are required to submit the documentation itemized on the Heroes Fund Scholarship: Application Process web page. A complete HFS application will include all of the general document requirements, as well as the appropriate qualifying documents, and any additional supporting documents that are determined as needed.

Keesee Scholarship

Award: Variable scholarship amount Eligibility: Details regarding eligibility and deadlines available here.

Virginia Army National Guard (VaRNG) Scholarship

Award: Up to fifteen $2000 scholarships are available each year. Scholarships are awarded annually and renewal is required each academic year. Eligibility:

• Must be a current soldier in the VaARNG who has successfully completed Basic Training or Officer Candidate Course
• Must be in good standing with their National Guard unit
• Must be an accepted residential or online student at Liberty University pursuing part-time or full-time enrollment
• Must be in good standing with Liberty University academically, financially, and socially (Liberty Way)
• Must apply through the Liberty University VaARNG liaison by the posted application deadline
• See full eligibility requirements

Application: See application process for details.

Virginia: Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship

Award: based on tuition and fees and an allowance for books/supplies Eligibility:

• Must currently be a Virginia domiciled resident
• Must not have moved to Virginia for purposes of attending post-secondary school
• Must have been a Virginia domiciled resident between 1954 and 1964 and:
• A student in qualifying public school systems closed to avoid desegregation; and Unable to begin, continue, or complete your public school education during this time; or
• Relocated within or outside of Virginia to begin, continue, or complete your public school education during these years due to a school closing to avoid desegregation; or
• Ineligible to attend a private academy or foundation, in- or out-of-state established to circumvent desegregation; or
• Unable to pursue postsecondary education opportunities or training because of the inability to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalency
• Rawlings School of Divinity and theological academic programs are not eligible

Canadian Student Discount

Award: A 15% discount beginning in Spring 2018 (U.S. dollar amount) is offered to Canadian citizens taking Liberty University Online courses. Eligibility:

• Canadians only. Please call (800) 424-9595 to speak with an admissions specialist and learn more.
• This award is not stackable with the First Responder Discount or Liberty Online Advantage Discounts.

Children of Fallen Heroes

Award: Maximum Pell Grant for the academic year Eligibility: Must be a Pell Grant eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer while the student was 24 years of age or younger or enrolled at an institution of higher education at the time of his or her parent’s or guardian’s death. Email financialaid@liberty.edu to receive full documentation and eligibility details.

First Responder Discount

Award: 25% tuition discount (student must pay for books, materials, and the current technology fee per term) Eligibility:

• Eligible students must have been employed or volunteered on a full-time basis currently, or within the last five years, or retired from a career listed below.
• Police/Peace Officer, Special Agent, Parole Officer, Corrections Officer, Firefighter, Search and Rescue Worker (license required), EMS/EMT worker (license required), Civil Air Patrol (Senior Member), FEMA volunteer, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members, 911 Emergency Dispatcher (certificate required), Park Ranger, Security Officer for Public Safety, Campus Emergency Responder, Campus Police, Border Patrol Officer, Maritime Officer, Medevac (fixed wing/helicopter pilot, ambulance, maritime), Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), Game Warden, State Trooper, US Marshal, United States Security Personnel field agent (example: FBI, CIA, DHS, DEA), Paramedic, Community Supervision Officer, Criminal Investigator, Lifeflight workers
• Administrative/non-field/chaplaincy positions are not eligible for the First Responder discount.
• Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or Canadian citizen
  • This award is not stackable with the Canadian Student Discount
• Military students whose MOS is Military Police Officer may qualify to receive the military tuition discount, but cannot also receive the First Responder discount for their Military Police service. Military students who serve in an first responder role as a civilian may qualify for both discounts. Students anticipating using the First Responder discount in conjunction with military benefits must first contact the Office of Military Affairs.
• For questions about this award, email LUOfirstresponders@liberty.edu.

Verification:

• Student must provide proof of employment or volunteer status in the form of a letter from employer or volunteer agency on letterhead OR legible copy of position identification card to LUOfirstresponders@liberty.edu. Additional documentation may be requested as needed. If the student is enrolled beyond the initial approval period of the discount, the University may request documentation be resent to confirm continued eligibility.
• Include student ID number and attention to scholarships in all communication.

 

Heroes Fund Scholarship

Award: The Heroes Fund Scholarship (HFS) is offered to service members and honorably discharged Gulf War veterans (1990–present day which includes Desert Shield, Desert Storm, OEF & OIF) pursuing their first Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded an amount to cover all remaining tuition and fees once financial aid and military aid have been deducted from the total amount of tuition and fees charged. Eligibility:

• Be a recipient of the prestigious Purple Heart or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a “combat-related” Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or
• Rated 50-100% disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs for “combat-related” injury, illness, or condition or
• A spouse was killed in action during one of the Gulf Wars

To view full eligibility requirements, please visit our Heroes Fund Scholarship webpage. Application: Students wishing to apply for the Heroes Fund Scholarship are required to submit the documentation itemized on the Heroes Fund Scholarship Application Process web page. A complete HFS application will include all of the general document requirements, as well as the appropriate qualifying documents, and any additional supporting documents that are determined as needed.

International Mission Board

Liberty 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% tuition (student must pay the $50 administrative fee per term). Eligibility:

• Awarded to Liberty University Online Graduate students pursuing a Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) degree who have Journeyman status with the IMB.
• For questions about this award, email luoadmissions@liberty.edu.
• 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.

(434) 582-7586 (fax) luoscholarships@liberty.edu Liberty University Online 1971 University Boulevard Lynchburg VA, 24515

Liberty Advantage

Award: 15% off tuition only The Corporate and Affiliation Discount Program:

• Must be affiliated with an eligible company or event
• Students who graduate from LUOA are awarded a 15% discount toward Liberty University Online tuition. The 15% tuition discount is awarded by LUO upon receiving the final transcript from LUOA.
• Complete the Verification Form (submit annually by July 1) in ASIST under “Financial Aid Forms”
• Corporate Partnership/Event discounts are not stackable with the military discount Spring 2017 and forward.
• This award is not stackable with the Canadian Student Discount.
• Students enrolled in the Willimington School of the Bible are not eligible for this discount as of the Fall 2019 term.
• 15% Liberty Advantage discounts are for tuition only and will not be applied to other costs such as fees or books
• Eligible spouses will need to complete the Spouse Discount Verification Form
• For questions about this award, email luorecruitment@liberty.edu.

Eligibility:

• Must be fully accepted into a degree-seeking Liberty University Online program
• Liberty University Online Advantage recipient cannot break enrollment and must comply with the Broken Enrollment Policy
• Complete an annual online form to verify the vocational/ministry status, as applicable
• Discounts cannot exceed the cost of tuition
• Discounts are applied as 15% off tuition only
• Registration and Financial Check-In discount eligible students must meet the enrollment requirement as dictated by the rules for the specific promotion.

 

Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)

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
• For questions about this award, email luoadmissions@liberty.edu.

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
• Awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year. Must provide a new church letter in the summer semester each year to re-apply.

 

Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) Scholarship

Award: Up to fifteen $2000 scholarships are available each year. Scholarships are awarded annually and renewal is required each academic year. Eligibility:

• Must be a current soldier in the VaARNG who has successfully completed Basic Training or Officer Candidate Course
• Must be in good standing with their National Guard unit
• Must be an accepted residential or online student at Liberty University pursuing part-time or full-time enrollment
• Must be in good standing with Liberty University academically, financially, and socially (Liberty Way)
• Must apply through the Liberty University VaARNG liaison by the posted application deadline
• See full eligibility requirements

Application: See application process for details.

Word of Life Employees

Award: 50% discount on tuition for undergraduate and graduate programs only (must pay the current technology fee per term and a $50 administrative per term) Eligibility:

• Must be a Word of Life employee in order to qualify
• For undergraduate and graduate programs

 

West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)

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
• WVCSB is limited to one degree, per level.
• For questions about this award, email luoadmissions@liberty.edu

Verification:

• Fax letter on church letterhead, prepared and signed by a church official, other than the student, to (434) 582-7246 – Attn: LUO Scholarships or email luoscholarships@liberty.edu.
  • Letter must include the following: Name, student ID number, position in church (senior or youth pastor), and the name of the scholarship applying for to
• The scholarship is awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year. You must provide a new church letter in summer semester each year to re-apply.

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