Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) provides various scholarships and endowment awards to help talented and underprivileged students fund their education. VIT Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in the form of waivers on tuition fees and monetary rewards. Under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP), students at VIT can also receive scholarships depending on their ranking in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE). Vellore Institute of Technology provides merit scholarships to top-performing students and those with strong academic abilities, as well as financial aid to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Here is a list of VIT Scholarships offered to the students:
- VITEEE Scholarship under GV School Development Programme (GVSDP)
- Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship
- Merit Awards
- Merit Awards for NRI Students
- Merit Awards for Foreign Students
- Best Performing NRI & Foreign Students
- Cent Percent Attendance Awards
- Sports Scholarship
VIT also offers a 100% Fee Waiver for two toppers from government schools in rural areas under the STARS scheme. Fee Waiver under the STARS scheme academic and hostel facilities including basic medical expenses.
VIT Vellore VITEEE Scholarship
Vellore Institute of Technology offers the VITEEE Scholarship which is given under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP)â€. Toppers of the Central/ State Board along with rank holders in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) are given tuition fee waivers of up to 100% for up to four years. The table below shows the percentage of fee waiver according to the rank obtained by the candidate:
| VITEEE Rank | Scholarship | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Toppers of Central/ State Boards | 100% Waiver on Tuition Fees | 4 Years |
| 1 – 50 VITEEE Rank Holders | 75% Waiver on Tuition Fees | 4 Years |
| 51 – 100 VITEEE Rank Holders | 50% Waiver on Tuition Fees | 4 Years |
| 101 – 1000 VITEEE Rank Holders | 25% Waiver on Tuition Fees | 4 Years |
VIT Vellore STARS Scholarship
VIT awards a 100% tuition fee waiver to two toppers from government schools in rural areas of Tamil Nadu under the STARS Scheme (Support the Advancement of Rural Students). The fee waiver is offered for academic and hostel facilities including basic medical expenses. VIT STARS Scholarship is offered to one boy and a girl from rural Government Higher Secondary Schools in the different districts of Tamil Nadu.
Here are the eligibility criteria for the VIT STARS Scholarship:
- Students must have studied Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at the 10+2 Level.
- VIT STARS Scholarship is limited to one student in a family.
- The annual income of the family should be below INR 1,50,000.
VIT Vellore Merit & Sports Scholarships
Vellore Institute of Technology offers various merit scholarships and financial aid to deserving students. Below is a brief description of the various scholarships offered by VIT:
| Scholarships / Awards | Eligibility & Details |
|---|---|
| Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship (Financial Assistance to Deserving Students) | Offered to Meritorious Students from an Economically Weak Background meeting the criteria specified in the Application |
| Merit Awards | Top 10 Students of Each Branch of a Programme from the First to Final year, with more than 75% Attendance, No History of Arrears and No Violation of Code of Conduct |
| Cent Percent Attendance Awards | Record of 100% Attendance in Each Semester |
| Merit Awards for NRI / Foreign Students | Students with No Standing Arrears who Must have completed the registered courses on the First Attempt with a CGPA above Eight and have not violated the Code of Discipline would be selected as a whole from Each Branch of Engineering |
| Best Outgoing NRI / Foreign Students | A Single Student with the Most Outstanding Score / CGPA and achievements in extracurricular activities would be selected from all the branches of Engineering |
| Sports Scholarship | Students with Record Performance in Sports and Games |
VIT Vellore Scholarships: How To Apply?
Students with meritorious records in State/ Central Board Examinations or VITEEE Rank Holders need to submit the mark sheet or VITEEE Scorecard along with all the other relevant documents at the time of admission only. To apply for other scholarships, students need to check the official website of VIT or VTOP, a digital initiative of the institute to access and process academic and supporting services. The application and details about VIT Scholarships will be disclosed on VTOP.
