VU Scholarships

The Virtual University of Pakistan provides financial assistance to deserving students through a variety of scholarships. These scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and support students in need.

1. Title & Commencement

These regulations are officially named the “Student Scholarship Regulations, 2015” and came into effect from the Fall 2015 semester, superseding the previous 2010 regulations.

2. Scope & Application

These scholarships apply to all regular students enrolled in any degree program of the Virtual University of Pakistan.

3. Key Definitions

• Board: Board of Governors of VU
• Campus: Any VU campus
• Management Committee: Committee managing scholarships and financial assistance
• Student: Registered VU student
• All other terms follow the Virtual University Ordinance 2002 definitions.

4. Objectives of Scholarships

• Merit-based: To encourage academic excellence.
• Need-based: To support students requiring financial assistance.

5. Management Committee

Scholarships are overseen by a Management Committee consisting of:

• Registrar (Chairman)
• Controller of Examinations (Member)
• Two Regional Campus Managers nominated by the Rector (Members)
• Director Finance (Member/Secretary)

Quorum: minimum three members. The term for nominated members is two years, and the Committee meets at least twice per academic year.

6. Merit Scholarships

• Partial or full tuition fee remission; other dues must be paid.
• Valid for one semester only.
• Eligibility: Students not receiving other scholarships and without exemptions.
• Students must have no failed or repeated courses to remain eligible.
• Termination occurs if the student freezes, withdraws, or is convicted of disciplinary cases.
• Award to new students: ≥65% marks OR CGPA 3.0/4.0 OR 4.0/5.0.
• Award to continuing students: minimum semester GPA 3.25 with CGPA ≥3.0.

7. Need-Based Scholarships

• Partial or full tuition remission; other dues apply.
• Valid for one semester only.
• Eligibility: Students not receiving other financial assistance and without course exemptions.
• Students must maintain minimum GPA to continue receiving the scholarship (2.25 semester GPA, CGPA 2.50).
• Award is limited to local students only, determined by annual budget allocation.

8. Award Criteria & Selection

• Scholarships awarded based on merit lists compiled for each program.
• Top students on merit lists are selected; ties resolved by previous exam marks or date of birth.
• Number and amount of scholarships are subject to availability of funds.
• Management Committee decisions are final and may be updated periodically.