Scholarships for Nursing Students
Funding your Nursing degree can be challenging. We've gathered 7 scholarshipsfrom government ministries and private foundations to help you cover tuition fees and living expenses.
When to Apply?
Most Nursing 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 Nursing scholarships often require high academic merit or low family income.
Recommended Schemes
Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC)
C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarship
Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala
Green Passage Scheme - Higher Education (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Ladakh UT Merit Scholarship
Higher Education Department, UT of Ladakh
Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare Scholarship 2025-26
TATA Trusts
e-Medhabruti Technical & Professional Scholarship (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (Odisha)
Government of Odisha
Nursing Scholarship FAQ
Are there specific scholarships for girls in Nursing?
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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