Studying medicine in India can be an expensive affair, with high tuition fees and living expenses adding up over the course of the MBBS program. However, there are several scholarships available for MBBS students in India that can help alleviate the financial burden and make pursuing a career in medicine more accessible.
1.National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
The National Scholarship Portal is a one-stop-shop for all scholarships offered by the Indian government. It provides access to over 50 scholarships for students pursuing higher education in India, including the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students, the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority students, and the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme for students with outstanding academic records.
2.Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship
The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing postgraduate studies in economics, finance, and management at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs and is open to Indian students under the age of 35 with a first-class degree from an Indian university.
3. J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarship
The J.N. Tata Endowment Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that provides financial assistance to Indian students pursuing higher education abroad.
The scholarship is open to students in all fields of study, including medicine, and covers the cost of tuition fees, travel expenses, and living expenses.
4.INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
The INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) is awarded to students who have excelled in their 12th grade examinations and are pursuing a degree in basic and natural sciences, including medicine. The scholarship provides a financial assistance of INR 80,000 per year to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
5.K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies Abroad
The K.C. Mahindra Scholarship is a merit-cum-means scholarship that supports Indian students pursuing postgraduate studies abroad. The scholarship is open to students in all fields of study and covers the cost of tuition fees and living expenses.
In addition to these scholarships, many medical colleges and universities in India also offer merit-based scholarships and financial assistance programs to help students pursue their MBBS degree. Students are encouraged to research and apply for these opportunities to reduce the financial burden of pursuing a medical career in India.
