Scholarships for Medical Students
Funding your Medical degree can be challenging. We've gathered 32 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses.
When to Apply?
Most Medical scholarships open right after the admission season (August-September).
Key Documents
Keep your admission letter, fee receipt, and entrance rank card ready.
Difficulty Level
Competitive Medical scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Mukhymantri Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Jharkhand
Andhra Pradesh NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme
Government of Andhra Pradesh - Education Department
Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
Government of Maharashtra - Women & Child Development
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Education Department, Government of Gujarat
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Higher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Aikyashree Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (West Bengal)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (West Bengal)
Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
Developing Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarship
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2026
Sitaram Jindal Foundation
Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Dept., Govt. of Uttarakhand
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Central Sector Scholarship (Kerala applicants via DCE)
Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala
Ladakh UT Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Department, UT of Ladakh
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
FAEA Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies 2025-26
Foundation for Academic Excellence and Access
Kotak Kanya Scholarship
Kotak Education Foundation
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Government of Karnataka
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26
SBI Foundation
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Medical Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Medical?
Yes, many schemes like AICTE Pragati (for Engineering) or LIC Golden Jubilee explicitly reserve seats or offer exclusive funding for female students in technical and professional courses.
Can I apply if I got admission through management quota?
Most government scholarships require admission through a centralized counselling process based on entrance exam ranks. Management quota students are often ineligible for state and central government scholarship schemes.
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