scholarship

Yes, Vivekanand Business School offers scholarship to deserving and meritorious students. The institute offers International Scholarship Scheme, provided to 10 deserving PGDM candidates. This prestigious scholarship is available for two students per specialisation in Marketing, Banking & Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and Business Analytics. However, the college also offers Additional Scholarships & Financial Assistance. check the points below for more clarity:

• VES Trust Financial Assistance Scheme (Samarthan): Get financial aid to pursue your dreams if you're from an underprivileged background.
• Special Encouragement Awards: Celebrating academic and extracurricular excellence, with special recognition for top performers and all-round achievers.

Loyola University Chicago offers a variety of scholarships to support students in funding their education. Here are some of the top scholarships available right now:

Academic Scholarships:

Presidential, Damen, Loyola, Trustee, Dean, and Regent's Scholarships: These merit-based scholarships are awarded to academically qualified students without consideration of financial need. Scholarship amounts range from $14,000 to $31,000 per year. To be considered, students must submit a completed Application for Undergraduate Admission; no separate scholarship application is required. Freshman applicants should be admitted by February 1, with applications submitted by December 1. Transfer students must be admitted by June 1 for scholarship consideration. 

Heritage Awards:

Catholic Heritage Award: This award is for new freshmen graduating from a Catholic high school within the Archdiocese of Chicago or the Diocese of Joliet. It is restricted to tuition and renewable for four years of consecutive, full-time enrollment. 

Undergraduate Research Opportunities:

Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP): LUROP offers funded research programs for undergraduate students across various disciplines. Each programme is unique, providing students with opportunities to conduct research in their area of interest. 

Dreamer Scholarship:

Loyola offers five scholarships for newly admitted transfer and freshman students with undocumented status. The Dreamer Scholarship covers tuition, on-campus room and board, and mandatory student fees. These scholarships are highly selective, and finalists will be required to attend an on-campus interview. Scholarship application and deadline details are available on the student's application status page. 

Departmental Scholarships:

Once enrolled, students may qualify for scholarships offered by academic departments. These awards are typically available to students beyond the freshman level. Eligibility criteria, number, and amount of awards vary by department. Students should contact their academic department for more information. 

Athletic Scholarships:

Offered to students demonstrating outstanding athletic ability who plan to participate in intercollegiate athletics at Loyola. Scholarship amounts vary and are determined by the athletics department. 

Gannon Scholars:

Ten $8,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service, and who will advance the mission of the Gannon Center for Women and Leadership. The scholarship is renewable for three additional years based on successful participation in the Gannon Scholars Leadership Program. 

External Scholarships:

Education Future International Scholarship - USA & Non-USA 2025: Open to Indian nationals, this partial funding scholarship is available for bachelor's and master's courses across various universities, including Loyola University Chicago. The scholarship amount ranges from INR 2 Lacs to INR 10 lakhs. The application deadline is January 10, 2025. 

Application Process:

Undergraduate Admission Application: To be considered for most scholarships, students must submit a completed Application for Undergraduate Admission by the specified deadlines.

Departmental Inquiries: For departmental scholarships, students should contact their respective academic departments after enrollment.

Athletics Department: Prospective student-athletes should reach out to Loyola's Athletics department for information on athletic scholarships.