Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers numerous scholarships and endowment awards to support meritorious and needy students in order to assist them in pursuing their education. VIT Scholarships are given in the form of tuition fee waivers and cash rewards to deserving students. Students at VIT are also offered scholarships based on the rank scored in the VIT Engineering Entrance Exam (VITEEE) under the GV School Development Programme (GVSDP). Vellore Institute of Technology offers merit scholarships to class toppers and academically bright students and financial assistance to economically weaker students.

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. Apart from the scholarships, the Vellore Institute of Technology also offers various Endowment Awards with cash rewards to deserving students. 

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VIT Vellore VITEEE Scholarship

Vellore Institute of Technology offers the VITEEE Scholarship which is given under the "GV School Development Programme (GVSDP)”. 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

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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 is 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.

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VIT Vellore Merit & Sports Scholarships

Vellore Institute of Technology offers various merit scholarships and financial aid to deserving students. Given 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 

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VIT Vellore Endowment Awards 

VIT also offers various Endowment Awards to the students based on various criteria. Here are the details about the VIT Endowment Awards: 

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
Ms. Binda Choudhary Award Gold Medal and a Certificate to the Most Proficient and Meritorious Student in English Language
Siddharth Merit Cum Means Award Cash Award of INR 20,000 and Certificate to a Meritorious Student from the III Year Mechanical Engineering and an Economically Weak Background
Ishan Goel Endowment Award & Gold Medal Cash Award of INR 11,000, a Gold Medal and Certificate to the Best Out-going Student of Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. Ramya Sekar Memorial Award & Gold Medal Cash Award of INR 5,000, a Gold Medal and Certificate to the Best Out-going Lady Student of Electronics Communication and Engineering
Anshuman Singh Memorial Award & Gold Medal Cash Award of INR 10,000, a Gold Medal and Certificate to the Best Out-going Student of Mechanical Engineering
Chancellor"s Gild Medal (Best Out- going Engineering Student) Cash Award of INR 25,000, a Gold Medal and Special Certificate to the Best All-round out-going Student from UG Engineering Stream
Chancellor"s Special Award (Best Out-going Non-Engineering Student) Cash Award of INR 25,000, and Special Certificate to the Best All-round out-going Student from the Non-Engineering Stream

Apart from the Institutional Scholarships, the students at VIT can also apply for various other Government Scholarships as per the eligibility criteria specified. 

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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. In order 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. 

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VIT Scholarship FAQs

Ques. Does VIT offer any scholarships?

Ans. Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers various scholarships and awards to meritorious and needy students to provide them with financial assistance. Some of the scholarships offered by VIT are as follows: 

  • 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

Ques. What is the scholarship amount for VITEEE Scholarship?

Ans. Here is the percentage of fee waiver as per the rank obtained by the candidate in VITEEE: 

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

Ques. Can NRI and Foreign Students apply for scholarships at VIT?

Ans. Yes, VIT offers merit awards and scholarships to NRI and Foreign students as well. Here are the details about the scholarships offered to NRI and Foreign Students at VIT: 

  • Merit Awards for NRI / Foreign Students: NRI/ Foreign Students with no standing arrears and who have completed the registered courses on the first attempt with a CGPA above eight and have not violated the code of discipline are selected as a whole from each branch of engineering.
  • Best Outgoing NRI / Foreign Students: One single student with the most outstanding score / CGPA and achievements in extracurricular activities will be selected from all the branches of engineering.

Ques. What is the VIT STARS Scholarship?

Ans. VIT offers a 100% waiver on the tuition fees of two toppers from government schools in rural areas of Tamil Nadu under the STARS Scheme (Support the Advancement of Rural Students). The fee waiver covers the academic and hostel facilities as well as the basic medical expenses. VIT STARS Scholarship is offered to one boy and one girl each from the different districts of Tamil Nadu.

Ques. How can I apply for a scholarship at VIT?

Ans. Candidates need to check the official website of VIT or VTOP to check the details about the scholarships at VIT. The application and details about VIT Scholarships are released on VTOP. 

Ques. What scholarships are offered by VIT Vellore to support meritorious and needy students?

Ans. VIT Vellore offers various scholarships, including the VITEEE Scholarship under the GV School Development Programme, 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, and STARS Scholarship.

Ques. What is the STARS Scholarship offered by VIT Vellore?

Ans. The STARS Scholarship offers a 100% tuition fee waiver to two toppers from government schools in rural areas of Tamil Nadu. It covers academic and hostel facilities, including basic medical expenses. Eligibility criteria include studying Maths, Physics, and Chemistry at the 10+2 level, being limited to one student per family, and having a family income below INR 1,50,000 annually.

Ques. What are the different types of merit scholarships offered by VIT Vellore?

Ans. VIT Vellore offers various merit scholarships, including the Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial Scholarship for economically weak students, Merit Awards for top 10 students in each branch with good attendance and no arrears, Cent Percent Attendance Awards, Merit Awards for NRI and Foreign Students, and awards for Best Outgoing NRI/Foreign Students and Sports Scholarship recipients.

Ques. What are some examples of Endowment Awards offered by VIT Vellore and their details?

Ans. Some examples of Endowment Awards include the Ms. Usha Mukunda Rao Award for Meritorious Students in German Language, B K Vora Memorial Award, Vijayamookambika Endowment Award, Mr. KGK Choudhary Award for Sports, Ms. Binda Choudhary Award, Siddharth Merit Cum Means Award, Ishan Goel Endowment Award & Gold Medal, Dr. Ramya Sekar Memorial Award & Gold Medal, Anshuman Singh Memorial Award & Gold Medal, Chancellor's Gold Medal, and Chancellor's Special Award.