Scholarships for Nursing & Medical Students

Eligibility: Children/widows of ex-servicemen and ex-coast guard personnel. 60%+ in qualifying exam.

💡 One of the best scholarships for medical and nursing students.

Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC students with family income below ₹2.5L/year (OBC) or ₹2L/year (SC/ST).

💡 Apply through National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Renewable annually.

Eligibility: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi students. Family income below ₹2.5L/year. 50%+ in previous exam.

💡 Apply through NSP portal before deadline (usually September–October).

Eligibility: Top 20th percentile in Class 12 board exams. Family income below ₹8L/year.

💡 Applies to regular degree courses including BSc Nursing.

Eligibility: Tamil Nadu domicile. SC/ST/BC/MBC/DNC students. Income criteria apply.

💡 Apply through the BC/MBC/SC/ST Welfare department.

Eligibility: Tamil Nadu agricultural family students.

💡 Multiple schemes under Tamil Nadu welfare schemes.

Eligibility: SC/ST students from Tamil Nadu enrolled in degree courses.

💡 Nursing is included in eligible courses.

Eligibility: SC/ST students from Kerala enrolled in government-aided or approved colleges.

💡 Apply through Kerala Social Justice Department portal.

Eligibility: OBC/EBC students from Kerala. Income below ₹1L/year.

Eligibility: SC/ST students from Karnataka in degree courses.

💡 Apply through Karnataka Social Welfare Department.

Eligibility: OBC students from Karnataka. Income criteria apply.

Eligibility: Students with high NEET score or Class 12 percentage. Criteria vary by college.

💡 Ask the college admissions office directly during counselling.

Eligibility: Church-run colleges (especially in Nagercoil, Marthandam, Kochi) often have charitable trusts that support deserving students.

💡 Available at specific college-affiliated institutions. Ask during admission.