Scholarships
The scholarships listed here are for our New York and Florida campuses only. These scholarships are for the 2023-2024 school year. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline to submit completed FAFSA documentation and the general scholarship application is May 1st, 2023.
Please note that scholarship applications cannot be processed until the FAFSA is completed. Note: Institutional scholarships are subject to an $8,000 cap. Any scholarships exceeding this amount will be reduced. Scholarships from external sources (including grants and loans and Federal Aid) and certain discounts do not fall under this cap.
Because some scholarships have limited funding, applications received by the May 1st, 2023 deadline will receive preferred funding status. Applications received after the deadline may be declined if funding has expired.
Academic: $750-$3000
First-Year
Applicants are considered for a scholarship based on their earned cumulative GPA on a Final Official High School Transcript. A Weighted GPA will only be considered if it is listed on the Student’s Final Official Transcript. To be eligible, applicants must submit a 500-word essay that adequately answers the following prompts:
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why do you want to attend Word of Life Bible Institute?
- Why do you believe you should receive a scholarship to attend the Bible Institute?
- How do you plan to use what you learn at the Bible Institute?
Essays must be submitted before the May 1st, 2023 Scholarship Deadline and must be approved by the Academic Department. Funds are limited, and applicants will be awarded as funding remains available.
|
GPA |
AWARD |
|
3.00-3.24 |
$750 |
|
3.25-3.49 |
$1,500 |
|
3.50-3.74 |
$2,250 |
|
3.75-4.00 |
$3,000 |
Second-Year
Second Year Students are also considered based on an earned cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher upon completion of their freshman year at a TRACS-accredited Word of Life Bible Institute Campus or Teaching site (Summer Ministry grade is excluded).
|
GPA |
AWARD |
|
3.00-3.24 |
$750 |
|
3.25-3.49 |
$1,500 |
|
3.50-3.74 |
$2,250 |
|
3.75-4.00 |
$3,000 |
Church Matching: up to $1000
Word of Life Bible Institute will match up to $1,000 per year for each full-time student enrolled in Word of Life Bible Institute program. A church official must submit the Church Matching Scholarship form, available at WOL.is/ChurchMatch, along with a check payable to Word of Life Bible Institute. The final deadline for students who begin attendance in the Fall Semester is the day of Fall Registration. The final deadline for students who begin attendance in the Spring Semester is the day of Spring Registration. Donations/scholarships are only accepted from churches and will only be matched one time.
Personal checks and payments from other sources will not qualify for matching funds. Church-matching scholarships sent in after the deadlines will still be applied to the student’s account but will not be matched. The contribution from the church does not count towards the $8,000 cap.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Only Checks from Churches with a corresponding Form will be matched.
Confirmation: $250-$750
School Year
Upon acceptance to the Word of Life Bible Institute (NY or FL) your $250 Confirmation Fee is required. Word of Life Bible Institute will “match” your $250 payment with one of the above if received by the deadline date, or within 48 hours of acceptance. It will be applied to the student’s account toward tuition. The confirmation deposit is refundable until May 1, 2022.
Spring 2023 Scholarship Deadlines:
| Confirm By | Receive |
| October 7th | $750 |
| November 11th | $500 |
| December 9th | $250 |
Fall 2023 Scholarship Deadlines:
| Confirm By | Receive |
| October 7th | $750 |
| November 11th | $650 |
| February 10th | $550 |
| March 10th | $450 |
| April 7th | $350 |
| May 5th | $250 |
Method of Qualifying
Confirmation:
Must pay confirmation deposit within described timeframe
Dependency Scholarships: Varies
ADJUNCT FACULTY DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP 35%
The dependent of an Adjunct Faculty member who has a teaching commitment and has taught for a minimum of one year at Word of Life Bible Institute at Word of Life Bible Institute. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. This scholarship is not subject to the $8,000 Institutional cap.
NEXT GENERATION
The dependent, sibling or grandchild of a Word of Life Bible Institute Alumnus may qualify for this $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship is limited to one per student and cannot be combined with the Alumni Encouragement Award.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
PASTOR OR MISSIONARY DEPENDENT
The dependent of full-time missionaries or a father who is a pastor may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
STAFF DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP 70%
The dependent of a full-time staff member who has been employed full-time for at least a year may qualify for this scholarship. Please refer to page 27 of the Staff Handbook for more details. This scholarship is not subject to the $8,000 Institutional cap.
Method of Qualifying
Encouragement Awards: $750
ALUMNI ENCOURAGEMENT
This scholarship is designed to equip a certified Word of Life Bible Institute Alumnus to encourage a potential student to attend Word of Life Bible Institute. This award cannot be combined with the Next Generation Scholarship.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
PASTOR ENCOURAGEMENT
This scholarship is designed to equip a pastor to encourage a potential student to attend Word of Life Bible Institute.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
STAFF ENCOURAGEMENT
This scholarship is designed to equip an Adjunct Faculty or Staff Member to encourage a potential student to submit an Application to Word of Life Bible Institute.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
Method of Qualifying
International Teaching Site Scholarship: $1000
This scholarship is for students who have completed the First-Year program at a TRACS-accredited International Teaching site of the Word of Life Bible Institute. Students who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 will be eligible to receive $1,000. This scholarship will be applied towards completion of the Second-Year program at the New York Campus.
Who Qualifies: International Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Students must have completed their course work at a Word of Life Bible Institute International Teaching site with a 3.0 GPA
Youth Ministries Scholarships: up to $3500
Youth Ministries Scholarships
Cre8tive Discipleship, Steadfast, and Engage Awards received from programs within the United States may all be combined to a maximum of $3,500 per single academic year. Amounts exceeding $3,500 may be held in reserve to be applied to the Sophomore Year. Original certificates of completion/placement must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office by either uploading with the Financial Aid Application or through other means immediately following submission of the Financial Aid Application.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
STEADFAST AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded based on successful completion of the Steadfast Award and approval by Word of Life Youth Ministriess.
CRE8TIVE DISCIPLESHIP SCHOLARSHIP (C8)
Awarded based on successful completion of the C8 programs and approval by Word of Life Youth Ministries.
ENGAGE SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in one or more categories of Word of Life Youth Ministries Senior High Engage regional competition or the former Teens Involved International competition.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT $1,000
A Word of Life Youth Ministries Missionary certifies a potential student in consideration of the student’s leadership potential. Not subject to the $3,500 limit.
Method of Qualifying
Ministry Partners: Varies
CITATION AWARD
This $3,000 award is given to graduating seniors who have completed the 3rd-12th grade Awana handbooks and manuals, read the entire Bible, and memorized 836 verses.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
HELPING HANDS FOREIGN MISSIONS SCHOLARSHIP
High School Juniors and Seniors who have successfully completed an international missions trip with Helping Hands and have been given a positive reference from the teams’ trip leader, will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to the Word of Life Bible Institute.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
KESWICK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL MINISTRY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Graduates of Keswick Christian Schools Ministry Leadership Institute can qualify for a 25% tuition discount. To be eligible, a student must provide proof of their successful completion of the four-year program or their participation since the inception of the program in 2016.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
SCORE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
High School Juniors and Seniors who have successfully completed an international missions trip with SCORE and have been given a positive reference from the teams’ trip leader will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to the Word of Life Bible Institute.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
STUDENT LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Those who have successfully completed the Student Leadership University 101 can qualify for a $2,000 scholarship. A certificate of completion must be submitted to qualify.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen
Method of Qualifying
Varies
Other Scholarship Opportunities: Varies
ACSI INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
This $3,000 scholarship is designed to assist students graduating from selected ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) schools outside the United States. To qualify, an applicant must be an International Student graduating from an ACSI school. United States citizens are not eligible for this scholarship. Applicants will be considered upon completion of their Application to Attend along with their International Student Scholarship Application form and the required Financial Support documents. Other scholarships may apply, but total scholarships may not exceed the cost of tuition.
Who Qualifies: International Freshmen
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REFERRAL AWARD
Each member of the Word of Life Board of Directors is given a $1,000 Scholarship to assist in recruitment of students. This scholarship is not subject to the $8,000 Institutional cap.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen.
PAUL BUBAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Paul Bubar Memorial Scholarship is awarded at graduation to the freshman student who is seriously interested in pursuing a ministry career with Word of Life Fellowship either in a Youth Ministries or International Ministries role and best exemplifies the leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, work ethic, enthusiasm and engagement demonstrated by the legacy of Paul Bubar. This scholarship is awarded by recommendation of a panel of faculty and staff upon completion of the application and interviews. The scholarship will pay in full any outstanding balance remaining after financial aid and other scholarships are awarded for the remaining three years of
education at Word of Life Bible Institute and Davis College. This award is issued based on available funds.
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL REFERRAL AWARD
Each member of the Word of Life President’s Council is given a $500 Scholarship to assist in recruitment of students. This scholarship is not subject to the $8,000 Institutional cap.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
TUITION REMISSION
Word of life Partners with Several Ministries with Tuition remission agreements. Please check with your ministry leaders to see if they have a partnership agreement on file with Word of Life.
VETERAN’S BENEFITS
Word of Life is eligible for the training of veterans. The dependents of 100% disabled veterans are also eligible to receive benefits. At this time only the New York Campus is approved to receive VA benefits. Please contact the Registrar with questions related to VA benefits. The Registrar can be reached at 518.494.6280 or daskau@wol.org.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen and Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Student Ambassador Scholarship: $1000
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Students accepted in the program will receive this scholarship. The goal of the program is to utilize the most dynamic students on campus who have a desire to serve in a leadership position by representing the school. An Ambassador has a heart to share about Word of Life Bible Institute with others and is a liaison between the prospective and/or current student and the Institute.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Varies
Student Leadership: $3000
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
A scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to students who apply and are selected for the Student Experience Program or Resident Assistant position. Positions vary and are limited; apply early for priority consideration. Selection is based on interviews with staff, abilities, and Christian character. Students must maintain the Standard of Academic Progress and must complete all criteria as outlined on the Student Leadership Application. Students must attend training two weeks prior to Registration. For more information and to apply, visit WOL.is/StudentLeadership. Certain students each year are selected by the Student Life department as Lead Resident Assistant’s.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Students must be selected to participate in the program by the Student Life Department
Summer Ministry: $1000 - $4000
This award is made to a student who has successfully completed a Summer Ministry with Word of Life. The award is made based on the student’s participation in one of the following Summer Ministries. Awards range from $1,500 – $4,000.
CAMP CREW
Awarded to freshman students who have successfully completed Word of Life’s Camp Crew program at one of the four USA camps during the summer following their Junior or Senior year of high school. The amount awarded to a Junior is $1,500 and a Senior is $2,500. Students who complete both Junior and Senior summers in the camp crew program will be able to combine both awards for a total of $4,000. Awards are based on the completion of a full summer at camp. Please visit wol.is/campcrew for more information.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
SUMMER INSTITUTE OF CAMPING
- Full Scholarship of $2,500
- Awarded to Bible Institute Sophomores who have successfully completed their Bible Institute Freshman Summer Ministry and have committed to completing their Sophomore Summer Ministry at the same authorized Word of Life Camp or Ministry at the approval of the Camp Director. Awards are based on the completion of a full summer at camp.
- Partial Scholarship of $1,500
- Awarded to Bible Institute Sophomores who have successfully completed their Bible Institute Freshman Summer Ministry and have committed to completing their Sophomore Summer Ministry at a different authorized Word of Life Camp or Ministry at the approval of the Camp Director. Awards are based on the completion of a full summer at camp.
Who Qualifies: National and International Sophomores
STUDENT FUSION
Awarded to students who have participated in Word of Life’s short- term missions trips during the summer following their Junior or Senior year of high school. The amount awarded is $1,500 for the summer following their Junior year and $2,500 for the summer following their Senior year. Please visit wol.is/StudentFusion for more information.
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshman
PINES HOMESCHOOL
A $1,000 scholarship awarded at the discretion of The Pines Director to a worthy homeschooled student who attended The Pines Summer Camp.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
PUTZER SCHOLARSHIP
A $1,000 scholarship awarded at the discretion of The Pines Director to one student who excelled in the Camp Crew program.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen
Method of Qualifying
Island, Pines, Ranch/Ridge and Florida
Supplemental Assistance: $250 - $3500
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of donors desiring to make an investment in the lives of students. It enables them to benefit from a year of Bible study leading to personal growth and ministry impact. Limited funding is provided to meet exceptional needs, generally due to financial constraints that would prevent attendance at the Word of Life Bible Institute. The FAFSA is used to assess the family’s ability to meet the financial requirements of the school.
Each category has additional stipulations. Both the General Scholarship Application and Supplemental Assistance Pastoral Reference must be submitted to be considered for assistance eligibility and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) below $10,100.
SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED IN THREE POTENTIAL CATEGORIES
THE LEGACY GRANT
Provides assistance to eligible students from middle income families.
THE WYRTZEN SCHOLARSHIP
Provides assistance to students with significant financial need.
FLORIDA CHRISTIAN SERVANT AWARD
Provides assistance to students at the Florida Campus with significant financial needs.
Method of Qualifying
A Pastoral Reference must be on file to be eligible for this scholarship
West Coast Resident: $1000
Residents of California, Oregon or Washington can get a $1,000 scholarship.
Who Qualifies: National Freshmen and Sophomores
Method of Qualifying
Worship Arts Scholarship: $1000
NEW YORK
Any student interested in being part of a music team will need to complete the Worship Arts Application. Of those who complete the application by July 18, 2022, seven students will be selected in August as one of our traveling music teams and will receive the Worship Arts Scholarship. For more details and to begin the application, email Ryan Arnold (RyanArnold@wol.org).
FLORIDA
Any student interested in being part of a music or drama team will need to apply for the Worship Arts Program by August 31, 2022. Of those who are selected for that program, several students who demonstrate excellence and diligence during the first semester will be granted the Worship Arts Scholarship for the second semester. For more details and to begin the application, email Gavyn Andrews (grandrews@wol.org).
Who Qualifies: National and International Freshmen and Sophomores
