Scholarships

The scholarships listed here are for our New York and Florida campuses only. Unless otherwise noted, the deadline to submit completed FAFSA documentation and the general scholarship application is May 31.

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 31 deadline will receive preferred funding status. Applications received after the deadline may be declined if funding has expired.

Scholarship Application

  • Academic

    $500-$3000

    2018/2019 School Year

    First Year
    Students are considered for a scholarship based on their SAT or ACT score.  Qualifying Students must have an earned cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on final transcripts).  An official copy of SAT or ACT scores (sent directly from The College Board or ACT to Word of Life Bible Institute) must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the May 31st, 2018 Scholarship Deadline.  Funds are limited and applicants will be awarded as funding remains available.

    Awards:
    $500     – SAT score: 1020-1120, ACT Score: 20-22
    $1,000     – SAT score: 1130-1230, ACT Score: 23-25
    $1,500     – SAT score: 1240-1340, ACT Score: 26-28
    $2000     – SAT score: 1350-1440, ACT Score: 29-31
    $2,500     – SAT score: 1450-1550, ACT Score: 32-34
    $3000     – SAT score: 1560-1600, ACT Score: 35-36

    Second Year
    Students are considered based on earned cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher upon completion of their freshman year (Summer Ministry grade is excluded).

    Awards:
    $1,000     – GPA: 3.0 – 3.29
    $2000     – GPA: 3.30 – 3.79
    $3000     – GPA: 3.80 – 4.0

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Chancellor’s Award

    $500-$1500

    2018/2019 School Year

    The Chancellor’s award is offered to a student based on their meeting one or more of the following methods for qualifying.  Award amounts may be stacked together, unless otherwise noted.

    Alumni Dependent – $1,000
    Dependent or sibling of Word of Life Bible Institute Alumni.  (Qualifying Alumni must not have a balance).  Cannot be combined with Alumni Encouragement Award.

    Alumni Encouragement – $500
    Certified by a Word of Life Bible Institute Alumni who is encouraging a potential student to submit an Application to Attend. Alumni may obtain the certificate by emailing alumni@wol.org.  Cannot be combined with Alumni Dependent or Refer-a-Friend.

    Christian Worker’s Dependent – $1,000
    The dependent of full-time missionaries or pastors.  This cannot be combined with the staff discount

    Leadership Development – $1,000
    A Word of Life Local Church Missionary certifies a potential student in consideration of the student’s leadership potential.

    Refer-a-Friend – $500

    This certificate is intended to assist the efforts of an applicant or current student in recruiting a new applicant to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute. This cannot be offered by an alumnus.  This cannot be combined with the Alumni Encouragement Award
    West Coast Resident – $1,000
    Assistance to residents of California, Oregon or Washington

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Confirmation

    $200-$750

    2018/2019 School Year

    Any student who is accepted and pays their $250 nonrefundable confirmation fee by the following deadline dates will receive the following awards credited to their accounts

    Early Confirmation Dates:
    October 13, 2017 – $750
    November 10, 2017 – $650
    December 08, 2017 – $550
    January 12, 2018 – $525
    February 09, 2018 – $500
    March 09, 2018 – $400
    April 13, 2018 – $300
    May 11, 2018 – $200

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Local Church Ministries

    up to $3500

    Local Church Ministries

    These awards can only be achieved from programs within the United States,. These awards may all be combined to a maximum of $3,500 per single academic year. Amounts exceeding $3,500 may be applied to the Sophomore Year. Original certificates of completion/placement must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office with the Scholarship Application. For more information about Local Church Ministries, please visit lcm.wol.org

    Cre8tive Discipleship Scholarship (C8) – $500/year achieved
    Awarded based on successful completion of the C8 programs and approval by WOL Local Church Ministries.

    Steadfast Award Scholarship – $500
    Awarded based on successful completion of the Steadfast Award and approval by WOL Local Church Ministries.

    Engage Scholarship – $75-$600/certificate
    Awarded for 1st, 2nd or 3rd placement in one or more categories of WOL Clubs Senior High Engage regional competition or the former Teens Involved International competitions.

     

    Staff Dependent

    This scholarship is intended to assist a student who is a dependent of a full-time WOL staff member who is currently employed as well as has been employed with WOL for one or more years. Please refer to page 27 of the staff handbook for more details. This scholarship is exempt from the $8,000 cap.  This scholarship cannot be combined with Christian Worker Dependent or Supplemental Assistance Scholarship.

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Staff Dependent

    70%

    This scholarship is intended to assist a student who is a dependent of a full-time WOL staff member who is currently employed as well as has been employed with WOL for one or more years. Please refer to page 27 of the staff handbook for more details. This scholarship is exempt from the $8,000 cap.  This scholarship cannot be combined with Christian Worker Dependent or Supplemental Assistance Scholarship.

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Student Leadership

    $3000

    2018/2019 School Year

    A $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the students who apply and are selected for a Resident Assistant position.

    Student Leadership Scholarship applications can be accessed through the Solution Web Portal using your Student ID number. Once there, click on Forms and download the appropriate application based on what class you are in and what campus you are attending. If you have any questions about the Solution Web Portal, contact your Admissions Counselor at 1-800-331-9673.

    If you have any questions about the content of the application or the reference forms, please contact one of the following people:

    New York Campus

    Male applicants: Dean of Men’s Office 518-494-1420 or randycurtis@wol.org

    Female applicants: Dean of Women’s Office: 518-494-1476 or karensmith@wol.org

     

    Florida Campus

    Male applicants: Dean of Men’s Office 727-379-5041 or andymater@wol.org

    Female applicants: Dean of Women’s Office: 727-379-5041 or sbubar@wol.org

     

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Summer Ministry

    $1000-$4000

    2018/2019 School Year

    This award is for a student that 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 $1,000 up to $4,000:

    Summer Institute of Camping – $2,000
    Awarded to sophomores that have successfully completed their freshmen Summer Ministry and have committed to completing their sophomore Summer Ministry at an authorized Word of Life Camp or ministry at the approval of the Camp Director

    Camp Crew – $1,500 to $2,500
    Awarded to students who have successfully completed Word of Life’s Camp Crew/STC program at one of our 5 USA camps during the summer following their Junior or Senior Years of high school.  Amounts awarded are: Junior – $1,500, Senior – $2,500, Awards are based on the completion of a full summer at camp.

    Student Fusion – $1,000 to $2,000
    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 $1,000 for the summer following their junior year and $2,000 for the summer following their Senior year.

    Putzer – $1,000

    This is awarded at the discretion of The Pines Director to one student who excelled in the Camp Crew Program at The Pines

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Supplemental Assistance

    $250-$2500

    This category of scholarship assistance is made possible through the generosity of donors desiring to make an investment in the lives of students by enabling them to benefit from a year of Bible study leading to personal growth and ministry impact. 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. All scholarship applications are reviewed for potential supplemental assistance eligibility.

    A Pastoral Reference is required for the supplemental scholarships.

    Supplemental assistance is awarded in three potential categories.
    Funds are limited so students should submit their applications early. Each of the below categories may have additional stipulations. Awards vary based on the needs of the student and range from $500 up to $2,500.

    The Legacy Grant
    This scholarship provides assistance to eligible students from middle-income families.

    The Wyrtzen Scholarship
    This scholarship provides assistance to students with significant financial need.

    Florida Christian Servant Award

    This scholarship provides assistance to students at the Florida campus with exceptional needs.

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Worship Arts Scholarship

    $1000

    2018/2019 School Year

    Applicants are considered for a scholarship based on exceptional ability and talent in the area of vocal or music presentation. To apply for the New York Campus, contact Ryan Arnold at ryanarnold@wol.org.

    To apply for the Florida Campus, contact Ethan Warren at erwarren@wol.org. The approval process consists of an interview and an audition. Approved applicants will serve on a music-based ministry team and will receive a $1,000 Scholarship. The application deadline is August 31, 2018.

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Student Leadership University Scholarship

    $2000

    Word of Life Bible Institute will award a $2,000 scholarship for those who have successfully completed Student Leadership University 101 program and has met the Word of Life Bible Institute enrollment requirements. This scholarship can be combined with other Word of Life Bible Institute merit-based scholarships. A cap on total combined institutional scholarships is $8,000.  More information about the SLU 101 course is available here

    Method of Qualifying

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  • Church Matching

    up to $1000

    2018/2019 School Year

    Word of Life Bible Institute will match up to $1000 of a scholarship awarded by a church for a full-time student enrolled in the Bible Institute program. A church official must submit the Church Matching Scholarship form, along with a check payable to Word of Life Bible Institute. Donations or Scholarships will be accepted from churches only. 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 students account but will not be matched.

    More details and applications here

    Method of Qualifying

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