If you're a diligent student with a promising academic record and are considering joining the esteemed Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), here's some good news. VIT offers a range of scholarships and endowment awards to propel you towards your educational goals. Participating in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) could potentially land you a scholarship under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP). VIT also assists students with limited financial resources, aiding them with their tuition fees and other expenses. Let's dive into the various scholarships you could avail at VIT.
VIT-U-Scholarship Overview
VIT offers an array of scholarships to students. The range includes, but is not limited to, the following:
| Scholarship |
| 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-U-VITEEE Scholarship
VIT's flagship scholarship, the VITEEE Scholarship under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP), provides tuition fee waivers for up to four years. This scholarship is aimed at toppers of Central/ State Boards and rank holders in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE). The table below illustrates the tuition fee waiver based on the obtained VITEEE rank:
| 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-U-STARS Scholarship
The STARS Scholarship rewards two outstanding students from government schools in rural Tamil Nadu with a 100% tuition fee waiver. Alongside academics, it covers hostel and basic medical expenses. This scholarship is made available to a boy and a girl from rural Government Higher Secondary Schools in different districts of Tamil Nadu. Below are the eligibility criteria for the STARS scholarship:
| Eligibility Criteria |
| Students must have studied Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at the 10+2 Level. |
| The STARS Scholarship is extended to only one student per family. |
| The family's annual income should be below INR 1,50,000. |
VIT-U-Merit and Sports Scholarships
Aside from the VITEEE and STARS scholarships, VIT offers a variety of merit and sports scholarships to its students. They are listed below:
| Scholarships / Awards | Eligibility & Details |
| Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship | 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 |
| Best Outgoing NRI / Foreign Students | A single student with the most outstanding score/CGPA and achievements in extracurricular activities |
| Sports Scholarship | Students with record performance in sports and games |
VIT-U-Endowment Awards
Endowment Awards are another form of financial assistance offered by VIT, and they come in various types. Here are some of the Endowment Awards and their details:
| Endowment Awards | Award Details |
| Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious Students in German Language | 5 Cash Awards of INR 2000 and a certificate each for the top 5 meritorious students in German Language |
| B K Vora Memorial Award | Cash Award of INR 2000 and certificate to the most meritorious student of II Year M. Tech. Automotive Engineering Programme |
| Vijayamookambika Endowment Award | Cash Award of INR 21,000 and certificate each to 2 students from each of the PG streams in Chemistry and Biotechnology and from an economically weak background |
| Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports | Gold Medal and a certificate to the best out-going lady student who excels in sports |
VIT-U-Scholarship Application
For students with commendable records in State/ Central Board Examinations or VITEEE Rank Holders, the necessary documents along with the mark sheet or VITEEE Scorecard should be submitted at the time of admission. For other scholarships, students should refer to the official VIT website or VTOP, the institute's digital platform for academic and supporting services. The application and details about VIT Scholarships will be provided on VTOP.
