Scholarship Opportunities

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 and Liberty Online Advantage Discounts.

Required Documentation

Students may submit a copy of their Canadian passport, birth certificate, or citizenship papers via email to luoscholarships@liberty.edu or via fax to (434) 582-2053.

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. 

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

Eligibility

• Eligible students must be currently employed or volunteering within the last five years or retired from a career listed below.
• Approved Positions:
  • 911 Emergency Dispatcher (certificate required)
  • Border Patrol Officer
  • Campus Emergency Responder
  • Campus Police
  • Civil Air Patrol (Senior Member)
  • Community Supervision Officer
  • Corrections Officer
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)
  • EMS/EMT worker (license required)
  • FEMA volunteer
  • Firefighter
  • Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members
  • Game Warden
  • LifeFlight personnel
  • Maritime Officer
  • Medevac (fixed wing/helicopter pilot, ambulance, maritime)
  • Paramedic
  • Park Ranger
  • Parole Officer
  • Police/Peace Officer
  • Search and Rescue Worker (license required)
  • Security Officer for Public Safety
  • Special Agent
  • State Trooper
  • Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents
  • United States Security Personnel field agent (example: FBI, CIA, DHS, DEA)
  • U.S. Marshal
• Administrative/non-field/chaplaincy positions are not eligible for the First Responders Discount.
• 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 Responders Discount for their military police service. Military students who serve in an emergency response role as a civilian may qualify for both discounts. Students anticipating using the First Responders Discount in conjunction with military benefits must first contact the Office of Military Affairs.
• For questions about this award, email luoadmissions@liberty.edu.
• Students must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program to be eligible for the First Responder Discount. Students applying to a certificate program or as a non-degree seeking student will not be eligible.

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, Liberty University may request documentation be resent to confirm continued eligibility.
• Include student ID number and attention to scholarships in all communication.

Award: The Heroes Fund Scholarship (HFS) is offered to service members and honorably discharged Gulf War veterans (1990 to present day, which includes Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and OEF/OIF) pursuing their first certificate, associate, 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, the appropriate qualifying documents, and any additional supporting documents that are determined as needed.

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% of tuition

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.

The student must fax or send a letter from the IMB to Liberty University Online. Include student ID number and the title of “ATTN: Scholarships” in all communication.

(434) 582-7586 (fax)
luoscholarships@liberty.edu

Liberty University Online
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg VA, 24515

Award: 15% off tuition only

The Corporate and Affiliation Discount Program:

• Student must be affiliated with an eligible company or event.
• Students who graduate from LUOA are eligible to apply for a 15% discount that can be applied to Liberty University’s Online Programs tuition rates. Please email luorecruitment@liberty.edu to begin the application process.
• Complete the LUO Advantage Discount Form annually by July 1 in ASIST under “Financial Aid Forms”
• Beginning Fall 2020: Undergraduate students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually, along with any corresponding aid reviews, such as verification.
• This discount not stackable with the Liberty University Online Military Tuition Discount, the 15% Canadian Student Discount, 15% promotional discounts, or the NFL Players Association 25% Discounts.
• Students enrolled in the Wilmington School of the Bible are not eligible for this discount as of the Fall 2019 term.
• The 15% discount will be applied to the student’s tuition only. It will not be applied to other costs such as fees or books. The discount cannot exceed the cost of tuition and is subject to the General Scholarship Rule.
• Eligible spouses will need to complete the LUO Advantage Discount Form in ASIST.
• For questions about this award, email luorecruitment@liberty.edu.
• Liberty’s 15% Small Business Discount is also part of Liberty Advantage. Find out more about the Small Business Discount.

Promotional Discounts

• Registration and Financial Check-In discount eligible students must meet the enrollment requirement as dictated by the rules for the specific promotion.
• This discount is not stackable with the Liberty University Online Military Tuition Discount, the 15% Canadian Student Discount, or the Corporate Partnership Tuition Discounts
  • Additional exclusions may apply and are specific to each promotion. Students should refer to the communication they receive about the promotion.
• The 15% discount will be applied to the student’s tuition only. It will not be applied to other costs such as fees or books. The discount cannot exceed the cost of tuition and is subject to the General Scholarship Rule.

Award: 100% tuition. Awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year.

Eligibility

• Awarded to two SBCV pastors per church, per year
• Must be a current SBCV member church with church membership established before January 2010
• Student is responsible for all fees

Additional Award Information: Must provide a new church letter in the summer semester each year to re-apply. 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. Does not include Ph.D. in Counseling, Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics, or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) coursework. Doctoral Divinity programs will be considered upon appeal. Discount is limited to one degree per student.

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

Liberty University’s online seminary, the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity, offers a discounted tuition rate outside of scholarships.

With the full-time block rate, you can complete your degree faster while saving money. You can take a look at the Tuition and Fees page to see the block rate savings for seminary programs.

Award: 100% tuition. Awarded annually and will expire in the summer of each year.

Eligibility

• Awarded to two WVCSB pastors per church, per year
• Must be a current WVCSB member church with church membership established before January 2010
• Student is responsible for all fees

Additional Award Information: Must provide a new church letter in the summer semester each year to re-apply. 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. Does not include Ph.D. in Counseling, Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics, or Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) coursework. Doctoral Divinity programs will be considered upon appeal. Discount is limited to one degree per student.

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

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

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

Eligibility:

• Must be a Word of Life employee in order to qualify
• For undergraduate and graduate programs
• Discount is not stackable with the Liberty University Online Corporate Affiliate or Military discounts. 

Visit our Scholarships Page to learn more information about each scholarship listed below.

• Canadian Student Initiative
• First Responders Discount
• Heroes Fund Scholarship
• International Mission Board (IMB)
• Liberty Advantage
• Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (SBCV)
• Word of Life Employees
• West Virginia Convention of Southern Baptists (WVCSB)

Many Liberty-given scholarships apply for both the undergraduate and graduate level. If you qualify for a scholarship for your bachelor’s degree then you may also be able to use the same scholarship for a master’s degree later. You may also find external scholarships through the resources below that can apply to a master’s degree.

Finding scholarships is easier than you may think! You can begin by searching online, through an employer, or with a church or parachurch. There is, however, a way to simplify your scholarship search and locate funds for which you qualify. There are many online college scholarships out there that may help you fund your education if you meet the requirements.

You can use keywords and qualifiers in your searches to help find scholarships that are specific to you. For example, when searching for scholarships, describe your qualities, passions, or interests. By using these keywords in your scholarship search, you will narrow down your searches and find results faster. Choosing the right keywords will connect you with the best information. 

You can also check out the following list of external scholarships.

Upromise
Scholarships for College
Unusual Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarships

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