Financial Aid

Chow Scholarship —  Awarded based on financial need and ACT/SAT scores.  Students must submit a copy of their SAT or ACT scores for review with the scholarship application.  Three recipients will be selected and awarded $500 each.  Applications must be submitted by July 1^st, 2009 for consideration for this scholarship.

Wyrtzen Scholarship — Awarded based on financial need and Christian character.  The amount awarded may range from $250-$1,000 and is applied after the student’s first academic period of attendance.  Students that exhibit outstanding financial need on the initial primary scholarship application will be issued a supplemental application that must be returned prior to the October 19^th deadline.  These applications are reviewed for the Wyrtzen Scholarship after the October 19th, 2009 deadline.

Impact Team* — Awarded up to $5000 (based on support raised).  Students in their 2^nd year who commit to complete a year of ministry on the Impact Team immediately following the completion of 2^nd year or students in their 2^nd year who have completed a year of ministry on the Impact Team immediately prior to attending their sophomore year.    Students must be confirmed prior to 10/19/2010.  Contact Mike Laymon: mikel@wol.org.

 * Student must be in his/her sophomore year to qualify

Requires Certificate, Appointment, Recommendation, or Special Qualification:

Chancellors Scholarship — Eligible students may be awarded this scholarship in only one of the following categories:

‡Amount may vary based on financial need.

Cre8tive Discipleship Scholarship/ DIA (Discipleship in Action) — Awarded based on successful completion of the C8 or DIA programs and approval by WOL Local Church Ministries.   Students are awarded for each year of DIA completed:  1st year-$150, 2nd year-$150, 3rd year-$200, 4th year-$200, 5th year-$300, 6th year-$400. C8 is awarded as $500 per year achieved.  DIA & C8 may be combined with TI scholarships to a maximum of $3500 per single academic year.  Amounts exceeding $3500 may be held in reserve to be applied to the Sophomore Year.  Original certificates of completion must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office with the Scholarship Application. (U.S. Programs only).

TI (Teens Involved) Scholarship — Awarded for 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd placement in one or more categories of WOL Clubs Senior High Teens Involved International competitions. Students who qualify must submit all original TI award certificates to the Financial Aid Office in order to receive this scholarship.  TI awards range in value from $75 to $600 and may be combined with DIA and Creative Discipleship to a maximum of $3500 per single academic year.  Amounts exceeding $3500 may be held in reserve for 2^nd year.  (U.S. Programs only).

Putzer Scholarship —$1,000 scholarship awarded at the discretion of the Family Campground Director to one student who especially excelled in the STC program at the Family Campground.

Student Leadership Scholarship —$2,000 scholarship awarded to students who apply and qualify for the RA (Resident Assistant) position. Positions vary and are limited.  Selection is based on interviews with faculty, abilities, and Christian character.  Students must maintain the Standard of Academic Progress and perform satisfactorily in the area of service, as well as maintain excellent Christian character.  Students are expected to work up to 15 hours per week. Students are required to attend Leadership Training two weeks prior to the start of school for leadership classes, interviews and final selection.  The application deadline is June 30^th, 2009.  For more information, or to apply for a position, contact the Student Life office at studentlife@wol.org (NY) or call 727-379-5037 (FL).

STC (Summer Training Corps) Scholarship — Awarded to students who have successfully completed Word of Life’s STC program at one of the six US camps during the summer following their Junior or Senior years of high school.  Amounts awarded are:  Junior-$1000, Senior-$2,000.  Awards are based on the completion of a full summer at camp. 

Confirmation Scholarship – Students who submit their $250 confirmation fee prior to September 12^th, 2008; November 21^st, 2008; March 6^th, 2009; or May 22^nd, 2009 are awarded $750, $350, $250, or $150 (respectively).

Staff Dependent Scholarship — 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 32 of the staff handbook for more details.

Sophomore Students Only

Academic Scholarship — Awarded to sophomores who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher upon completion of their freshman year. The amount awarded is $1000 and divided and applied over each payment period of the sophomore year.

Bradbury Scholarship — Awarded to three sophomores who demonstrate financial need and a sincere desire to serve the Lord in full-time ministry.   Applications for this scholarship are only available during the week of March 1-11, 2009 of the student’s freshman year.  The amount awarded is $1000 and applied equally in each payment period of the student’s sophomore year.

Calvert Scholarship —Awarded to one sophomore who demonstrates financial need, exhibits exceptional Christian character and evidences a genuine desire to serve the Lord in full-time ministry.  Applications are only available during the week of March 1-11, 2009 of the student’s freshman year.  The amount awarded is $2,000 and is divided equally throughout the payment periods of the sophomore year.

SIC (Summer Institute of Camping) Scholarship — Awarded to sophomores who have successfully completed their freshman 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.  The amount awarded is $1000. Applications for this scholarship will be available during the student’s freshman summer ministry and must be submitted by July 31st, 2009.

Florida Campus Only:

Bowers Scholarship — Awarded to as many as three students attending the Florida campus who have an evident desire to serve the Lord in full-time ministry.  Financial need and academic ability are also given consideration.  FAFSA must be completed to be eligible.  The amount awarded may range from $500-1,500, applied in the second payment period.

Rogan Scholarship — Awarded to students attending the Florida campus.  Applicants must have completed the FAFSA and be able to document significant financial need.  The amount awarded may range from $100-1,000, applied in the second payment period.

Florida Commuter/ Florida Resident Discount - A student who is defined as a FL resident and has graduated from a Florida High School may receive a discount of $3490 if they live on campus; or $1,985 if they are permitted to commute.  Students who receive the resident discount may not receive Chancellor’s Scholarships such as Alumni, Christian Leadership Development, or Christian Worker Dependent.  A student’s qualification for Florida Residency may be determined by reviewing the document published by The College Board at www.collegeboard.com/about/association/international/pdf/sr_FL01.pdf.

Work Opportunities

Summer Work Program — As a FWS opportunity, selected students arrive in mid August and earn a $7.15/hr wage during the 4 weeks prior to school registration.  Room & board costs are covered during SWP.  Federal Regulation requires that these funds be applied to the student’s cost of attendance.  For more information, or to apply, please contact the Student Life Office at 518-494-4723.

Scholarship Requirements