Heroes Fund Scholarship Application
Liberty University is proud of our country’s heroes who have given so much for our freedom. We know
that this freedom comes at a high price for many. To show appreciation for our service members who
have been wounded while protecting our liberties, Liberty University has created the Heroes Fund
Scholarship.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
• Received an Honorable discharge or currently serving on active duty/reserve status
• A veteran of the Gulf Wars
(1990 to present day which includes Desert Shield, Desert Storm, OEF &
OIF)
. **Vietnam veterans may be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as funds are available.
• Be a recipie
nt of the prestigious Purple Heart OR
• 50%-100% VA disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs for PTSD and/or injury,
illness, or conditions as a result of “combat-related
” service.
Documenta
tion needed for review of scholarship eligibility (based on eligibility above):
Purple Heart Citation, Certificate or Orders
Veterans Affairs letter of disability findings, CRSC document, or print screen of eBenefits Disability
dashboard. Document must list specific disability and percentage information for each illness/injury
Certificate of Eligibility or current GI Bill eligibility status, VONAPP applying for GI Bill benefits, or
a VA letter stating you have exhausted all of your GI Bill benefits. (applicants who transferred
Post 9-11 benefits may be ineligible)
Confirmation of application for Chapter 31 (i.e. copy of confirmation email or copy of 28-8832,
28-1900, etc…). Required by all disable veterans
Military Verification (Member 4-DD214, current LES, VA letter with dates & character of service)
Completed Heroes Fund Scholarship Application
HFS Recipient SOP – read, sign, date, and return both pages of the SOP
Essay - 750-1000 words on the topic “What degree do you plan to pursue? How this degree will
impact your future and help you meet your specific career objectives?”
FAFSA is an annual requirement for all Liberty University given scholarships (undergraduate
applicants only)
Students approved for this scholarship will be awarded an amount to cover all remaining tuition and
fees once financial aid has been deducted from the total amount of tuition and fees charged. Funding
is only awarded for classes that contribute to the Liberty University degree being pursued. Continued
award of this scholarship for subsequent degree programs will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
This scholarship is funded by the generous donations of Liberty University supporters therefore funding
will only be granted if it is available for that donation year. Continued award of this scholarship may be
re-evaluated based on the availability of funds and increased need/applications.
To apply for the Heroes Fund Scholarship, please complete the form on the following page and submit
to the Military Affairs Office via email: luomilitary@liberty.edu or fax: (434) 455-1287
Updated: 20 December 2017 Version 3.0
