Scholarships for Medical Students
Funding your Medical degree can be challenging. We've gathered 43 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses. New to how Medical scholarships work? Read our complete guide first.
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
Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026-27
Closing SoonKotak Education Foundation
Andhra Pradesh NTR Vidyonnathi Scheme
Applications OpenGovernment of Andhra Pradesh - Education Department
Maharashtra Girls Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenGovernment of Maharashtra - Women & Child Development
Digital Gujarat Scholarship Portal (Pre-Matric & Post-Matric)
Applications OpenGovernment of Gujarat
Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Vasatigruh Nirvah Bhatta Yojna
Applications OpenDirectorate of Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025-26
Applications OpenSBI Foundation
MAHE Kalam-Pai Freeship & Scholars Scholarships
Applications OpenManipal Academy of Higher Education
Mukhyamantri Kanya Kelavani Nidhi (MKKN)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
UP CST Junior Research Assistantship (JRA)
Applications OpenCouncil of Science & Technology, Uttar Pradesh (CST-UP)
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
Applications OpenMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY)
Applications OpenEducation Department, Government of Gujarat
Jagananna Vidya Deevena
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Applications OpenMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana (HP)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Dept., Govt. of Uttarakhand
JSW Udaan Scholarship
Applications OpenJSW Foundation
Sitaram Jindal Foundation Scholarship 2026
Applications OpenSitaram Jindal Foundation
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles
Applications OpenWelfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Applications OpenWest Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS (Minorities)
Applications OpenMinistry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Government of India
Aligarh Muslim University Merit & Alumni Financial Awards
Applications OpenAligarh Muslim University
BHU Student Welfare Fund & Meal Subsidy Scheme
Applications OpenBanaras Hindu University
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Applications OpenDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India
Aikyashree Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Applications OpenWest Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenTribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
Ladakh UT Merit Scholarship
Applications OpenHigher Education Department, UT of Ladakh
Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (West Bengal)
Applications OpenBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Videsh Siksha Bruti - Foreign Education Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana (MMVY)
Applications OpenTechnical Education, Skill Development & Employment Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
UP Divyangjan Post-Matric Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement
Applications OpenDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
UP Post-Matric Dashmotar Scholarship 2026-27
Applications OpenSocial Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana (Odisha)
Applications OpenGovernment of Odisha
Merit-Cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities - Professional and Technical Courses (Karnataka)
Applications OpenGovernment of Karnataka
Food Bill Assistance to SEBC/SC/ST Hostellers
Applications OpenDeveloping Castes Welfare & Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Tamil Nadu Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST
Applications OpenAdi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu
C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarship
Applications OpenDirectorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Central Sector Scholarship (Kerala applicants via DCE)
Applications OpenDirectorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala
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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