Over 13 crore disbursed for students under VIT’s scholarship scheme: Chancellor

Vellore Institute of Technology Provides Scholarships to Over 11,000 Students

The founder and chancellor of Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), G. Viswanathan, highlighted the institution's commitment to providing educational opportunities to underprivileged students.

• Over ₹13 crore was distributed to students under various flagship schemes such as Support the Advancement of Rural Students (STARS) and Higher Education for All.
• The schemes have been implemented for more than 15 years, supporting the advancement of rural students in Tamil Nadu.

During his address at the STARS event, which was organized by VIT's Universal Higher Education Trust (UHET) in Tiruvannamalai for the first time, Mr. Viswanathan emphasized the importance of bridging the gap in enrollment ratio between northern districts and the rest of the State.

He stated that despite Tamil Nadu's Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) being 47%, which is above the national average of 28%, the enrollment ratio in northern districts of the State remained low, resulting in economic growth suffering in the region.

To address this issue, the VIT has established the Higher Education for All Foundation, which aims to uplift rural students in economically and educationally backward districts, such as the erstwhile North Arcot districts.

Key Statistics:

• Tamil Nadu's Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER): 47%
• National average of Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER): 28%
• Amount distributed under STARS and Higher Education for All schemes: over ₹13 crore
• Total number of students benefited: over 11,000
• Amount distributed to 242 meritorious students: ₹28 lakh

Deputy Speaker of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and chief guest K. Pitchandi distributed scholarships worth ₹28 lakh to 242 meritorious students during the event.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a premier educational institution that provides high-quality education to students from all over the world. With its strong commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, VIT has established itself as a leader in the field of education.