School of Maritime Studies Scholarship Details ,Thalambur, Chennai

Vels Student Aptitude Test(VSAT) offers the choice of education to students from various walks of life. On average, nearly 10,000 students from all over India competes to avail themselves of the scholarship. The test duration is 45 minutes and it follows the pattern of Quantitative Aptitude, Verbal and Logical questions. Based on the secured percentage, the scholarship is offered in a range from 10% to 75% waiver in fees. Students with exemplary marks are given full fee concession for the entire course period.
Merit Scholarship :
Students’ who secured a distinctive percentage of 90-95 in the 12th exams (Senior Secondary) in both CBSE and State Board are honoured and motivated by providing them with fee waiver through Merit Scholarship Scheme. Every year up to ten eligible students can avail the fee waiver.
First Graduate Scholarship :
Vels University is committed to educating students from economically weaker section of society. VISTAS offers the First Graduate Scholarship to educate the candidates from lower-income groups and enable them to get quality education. The eligible student can avail a waiver of 10% from the Tuition fee and they can attain the benefit during the course period as clear the exams and pass every year without an arrear.

Artist Associations Scholarship:
Vels University has made sure to treat people equally and it is served at its best. The University is ambitious in uplifting the lives of needy and forgotten artists. Children of those Performing Artist with the humble background can attain their aim through this scholarship. Vels also extends its helping hand to many other Artist associations, Agaram Foundation, FEFSI and also to Specially-abled students. To know more regarding the scholarship kindly contact the office.
Ex-Servicemen Scholarship :
In honour of the brave patriots, Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), offers the Ex-Servicemen Scholarship to their children. Every year a fee waiver of 10% in tuition fee is offered.
Sports Scholarship :
The Chancellor/Chairman Ishari K.Ganesh, himself is a sports enthusiast who knows the importance of physical wellness has initiated a special Scholarship Scheme for all those young spirits. He is the President of Tamil Nadu Taekwondo Association, Vice President of Taekwondo Federation of India and Vice Chairman of Tamil Nadu Olympic Association. The University’s Football team has topped the table in consecutive years. To support the aspiring athlete and players, a 100% waiver on Tuition fee and free hostel accommodation are offered.
Alumni Scholarship :
On average, nearly 3000 students graduate every year from Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies. As a token of gratitude the Alumni generously contributes funds to the Vels University Alumni Trust. The money earned through knowledge application is invested into educating young minds.