Undoubtedly, scholarships for medical students provide significant financial aid to those who aspire to pursue a career in medicine. In India, private medical colleges charge a minimum annual fee of INR 14.5 lakh, which can go up to INR 25.75 lakh. In addition to this, medical students also have to bear hostel charges ranging from approximately INR 50,000 to INR 2.5 lakh, depending on the institution and location. It is important to note that these costs may vary from one place to another or from one institute to another.

 

Currently, there are around 1,01,188 MBBS seats in India, of which 52,873 seats are reserved for government institutions and GMERS, while 48,315 seats are allocated to private/Deemed medical colleges. In order to support deserving students who wish to pursue medicine, including pharma, dental, nursing, and other related courses, various government and non-governmental organizations offer different scholarships for medical students.

 

This article provides a comprehensive discussion of some of the most reliable scholarships available for medical students in India, highlighting their unique features. The article aims to provide all the essential information that potential applicants need to know before applying for any scholarship. It covers details such as scholarship provider names, eligibility criteria, rewards, application timelines, and other relevant information. Prospective candidates can refer to the information presented below to gain a better understanding of these scholarships.

Chanakya University Merit cum Admission Scholarship

 

For all eligible aspirants of under graduate programs at Chanakya University for the Academic Year 2023 – 24

Deadline : 15-Apr-2023

Eligibility criteria

To avail Scholarship

• Consistency in academic performances : 85% or above in the qualifying examination (10th/12th/equivalent examinations) 
• Annual family income less than INR 8 lakhs 

Benefits Extended to students 

• Tuition fees/Program fees  
• Hostel accommodation 
• Food expenses 

Process to be followed for availing Student Scholarship 

1. CSET exam
2. Registration and completion of application form
3. Telephonic interview
4. Oline interview 
5. On-Campus engagement 
6. Final list announcement

Award : Up to INR 2.5 Lakh per year (Including 100% tuition fees)

For more information, visit www.chanakyauniversity.edu.in

Scholarship For Medical Students – Overview

Name of Scholarships	Scholarship for Medical Students
Providers	All (Government organizations, business groups, institutions, foundations, universities and others)
Types of Scholarship	Scholarships, grants and stipends
Beneficiaries	Medical students pursuing MBBS, nursing, dental and other related courses
Scholarship category	Means and Merit

 

List of Medical Scholarships

 

1). GSK Scholars Programme 

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India) has introduced the GSK Scholars Programme as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. This program aims to support financially constrained and meritorious students who aspire to pursue a career in medicine. 

 

Tentative registration month: March.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the program, 

• Applicants must be citizens of India and pursuing their first year of the MBBS program in government colleges during the academic year 2022-23. 
• Obtained at least 65% marks in their Class 12 board examinations 
• Annual family income should be below INR 6,00,000 from all sources.

 

Selected candidates can receive up to INR 1,00,000 per year for the duration of their MBBS program. The total award amount can go up to INR 4,50,000 over four and a half years. 

 

The scholarship funds can be utilized for educational expenses that include tuition fees, exam fees, hostel fees, seminars, books, and food.

 

Steps To Apply

To apply for the GSK Scholars Programme, 

• Candidates need to visit the official page of the GSK Scholarship Programme on Buddy4Study. 
• Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the page.
• Fill in the required details in the online application form and upload relevant documents. 
• Accepting the ‘Terms and Conditions’ 
• Click on ‘Preview’ to ensure all the details are correctly filled. Finally, they can click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

 

2). The Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (NEST Senior) is a popular scholarship test for medical students.

 

To be eligible for the NEST scholarship, it is mandatory for students to appear for this test. 

The test is conducted in two categories – Senior 1 and Senior 2. 

 

Tentative registration period: September to November.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

• For Category ‘Senior I’, first and second-year students of MBBS/BAMS/BHMS/BDS/Engineering or other courses, and Class 12 (Science stream) are eligible. 
• For Category ‘Senior II’, third and fourth-year B.Sc., B.Tech., and MBBS students are eligible. 

 

Only bonafide degree students registered at colleges/universities and appearing in the final exams of the current academic year can apply.

 

Selected candidates can receive a tuition fee of up to INR 40,000. 

 

Steps To Apply

 

To apply for the scholarship, candidates need t: 

• visit the official website of the Nationwide Education and Scholarship, https://www.nest.net.in/
• select the ‘click here to register’ option under NEST Senior-I/II. 
• Fill out the application form 
• Upload a passport-size image 
• Candidates need to proceed to the payment option to pay the non-refundable fee of INR 650. 
• Candidates must submit it and take a printout for future reference.

 

The exam pattern for both NEST Senior-I and II includes four sections –

• Physical Sciences 
• Mathematics or Life Sciences
• English Grammar
• General Knowledge (GK)

 

Each subject carries a weightage of 50 marks, and the duration of the exam for each subject is 2 hours.

 

3).The Bharati Scheme for Education (BSE) in Andhra Pradesh is a well-known scholarship for medical students, which is considered one of the top scholarships in 2023.

 

Provided by: Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation

 

Tentative Registration Month: September

 

Eligibility Criteria:

• The applicant and their parents must belong to the Brahmin community and reside in Andhra Pradesh.
• Students from Class 1 to PG are eligible for this scholarship.
• Medical and allied course students pursuing UG and PG levels can also apply.
• The candidate must have passed all the subjects till their previous year of study.
• The annual family income must not exceed INR 3,00,000.
• Applicants must not receive any other scholarship benefits except for benefits from Archaka Welfare Trust.

 

Award Details:

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible for tuition fees up to INR 20,000.

 

Steps To Apply

Candidates interested in the Bharati Scheme must apply online through the Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Welfare Corporation’s Online Application Page. Follow the steps below:

• Go to the official website of the Brahmin Community, Andhra Pradesh, http://www.andhrabrahmin.ap.gov.in/
• Click on the “Registration” option under the “Bharati Scheme” section.
• Fill in all the required details and information.
• Attach all the necessary documents and click on the “Submit” button.

 

4). The Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Scholarship is a popular medical scholarship that attracts a lot of interest from students.

 

Provided by: Smt. Vijayalakshmi R.L. Jalappa Education Foundation

 

Tentative Registration Period: September

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• They must belong to the Arya Idiga community.
• They must be residents of specific districts in Karnataka, namely Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Ramanagara, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumkur, Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Chitradurga, Davanagere or Bellary.
• They must be pursuing a range of courses, from PUC and diploma to master’s degrees, including medical courses like MBBS, BDS, and BHMS.
• The applicant must have scored 60% or more in the previous qualifying exam.
• All family members of the applicant must be BPL cardholders, low-income farmers, or agricultural laborers.

 

The candidate must be a regular student.

 

Award Details

Successful candidates will receive financial assistance for educational purposes.

 

Steps To Apply

 

Interested candidates can apply online through the application page of Smt. Vijayalakshmi R.L Jalappa Education Foundation. Here are the steps to follow:

• Visit the official website of Smt. Vijayalakshmi Jalappa Education Foundation, https://jalappaedufoundation.org/
• Click on the ‘Scholarship Application’ option on the homepage.
• Click on the ‘Apply Now’ tab.
• Fill in the registration form with all the necessary details and attach the required documents.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ option.
• Download the PDF of the application form.
• Get the application form verified and signed by the respective college principal/head and parents/guardian and attach a recent passport-size photograph.

 

Follow the instructions mentioned in the application form and send it to the address provided below:

Smt. Vijayalakshmi R L Jalappa

Education Foundation (Regd.)

No.126, Silver Star Hotel,

6th Cross, Gandhinagar,

Bangalore – 560009.

 

5).Dr. Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyana Trust offers a well-known scholarship program for medical students, and its tentative registration period is from August to November.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship program, 

• applicants must be regular students studying at a reputed college and domiciles of Karnataka.
• Their annual family income should not exceed INR 1,00,000.

 

Upon meeting the eligibility criteria, candidates are eligible to receive financial assistance for educational purposes.

 

Steps To Apply

To apply for the scholarship 

• Candidates can visit the official website of the scholarship scheme, https://ssjanakalyantrust.org/ssj/apply.html
• Click on the ‘Apply Online’ option.
• Enter personal details, education details, and bank details and check the declaration box 
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• Candidates must send a printout of the form along with the required documents by courier, post or personally to the following address: 

 

The Secretary Dr Shamanur Shivashankarappa Janakalyan Trust, 

C/o. R L Law College, Behind Bapuji Educational Association 

Head office, P J Extension

Davangere-577002, Karnataka, INDIA.

 

6).The HDFC Educational Crisis Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by HDFC Bank, listed under scholarships for students facing financial difficulties. 

 

Tentative registration period: August. 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for this scholarship, 

• Applicants must be studying in Class 6 to 12 in government-aided or private schools, or pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees or diploma courses in colleges or universities recognized under AICTE/UGC/State/Central Government rules. 
• Applicant’s family must have faced an unfortunate event/crisis during the past three years, due to which they are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out. 
• If selected, candidates can receive up to INR 75,000 to cover their educational expenses. 

 

Steps To Apply

To apply, interested candidates 

• Visit the Buddy4Study website
• Register with their email/mobile/Gmail account
• Search for the ‘HDFC Parivartan’s Educational Crisis Scholarship (ECS)’ option
• Fill out the online application form and upload the relevant documents
• Submit the application by accepting the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

 

7). All India Pre-medical Scholarship Test this scholarship is provided by Brainztorm Technical Excellence Pvt. Ltd. through the All India Pre-medical Scholarship Test (AIPMST).

 

Last date to register for the test is 31 March 2023.

 

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, 

• Candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% in the final examination of 10+2 or equivalent, and should be an appearing Class 12 student. They should not be more than 26 years of age while applying for the test.
• Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to get up to 100% rebate on their tuition fees.
• Interested candidates can apply online through the AIPMST application page, either for the Primary or Secondary level test.

 

Steps To apply

• Interested candidates can apply online through the AIPMST application page, either for the Primary or Secondary level test.
• Candidates should fill up the application form, attach a passport-size photograph, provide the Aadhaar card number, and pay the application fee.

 

Application Fee

• INR 1,450+GST for General/OBC/EWS candidates, 
• INR 1,250+GST for female candidates of all categories
• INR 1,250+GST for SC/ST/PH candidates.

 

Important Dates

• The last date to apply is 31st March 2023 (11:59 PM).
• Candidates can correct their filled application form from 22nd May 2023 (10:00 AM) to 24th May 2023 (11:59 PM).
• The e-Admit Card can be downloaded from 28th May 2023 (10:00 AM).
• The demo examination starts from 1st June 2023 (10:00 AM) and the last date for the demo examination is 4th June 2023 (4:00 PM).

 

The test is conducted in four slots: 

• Slot-I on 10th June 2023 (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM)
• Slot-II on 12th June 2023 (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM)
• Slot-III on 14th June 2023 (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM)
• Slot-IV on 16th June 2023 (10:00 AM – 01:00 PM).

The result is declared on 20th June 2023 at 10:00 AM.

 

8). All India Youth Scholarship Entrance Examination (AIYSEE)

 

Provided by: All India Youth Scholarship Entrance Examination (AIYSEE)

 

Registration Period: 10th December 2022 – 30th March 2023

 

Eligibility Criteria: Class 12 passed/appearing students, including those appearing for medical or engineering examinations, can apply.

 

Award Details: Financial assistance for educational purposes will be provided to eligible candidates.

 

Steps to Apply

1. Visit the official website of AIYSEE.
2. Click on “AIYSEE Scholarship Exam Apply Online” to fill the application form.
3. Provide personal details, academic details, exam centers, etc.
4. Upload scanned images of signature and photograph.
5. Pay the application fee of INR 1,100.
6. Receive a confirmation email on the registered email-id.
7. Take a printout of the form for future reference.

 

Important Dates:

1. Last date to apply: 30th March 2023
2. AIYSEE 2023 Examination: 20th-25th July 2023
3. Admit Card: June 2023
4. AIYSEE Result: 1st-5th August 2023
5. Scholarship Distribution: September 2023

 

9). L’Oréal India Scholarship

 

Provider: L’Oréal India

 

Tentative Registration Period: July

 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Only female candidates are eligible.
• The applicant must have passed Class 12 in the Science stream with at least 85% marks in PCB.
• The candidate must be admitted to a graduate program in the current academic year and not be more than 19 years of age.
• The annual family income must not exceed INR 4,00,000.
• The candidate must be willing to pursue studies in Medical/Engineering/Science/Biotechnology or any other scientific field.

 

Award Details: Eligible candidates can receive INR 2.5 lakh for the duration of their graduation course.

 

Steps To Apply

• Interested candidates can apply online through the Buddy4Study platform.
• The application process involves completing a 5-step form and submitting it.

Required Documents: Age proof, parents’ income proof, and attested mark sheets of Class 10 and Class 12.