This page lists 6 scholarships for nursing students for the 2026-27 session (1 central government, 3 state government, 2 private and CSR), among them Lila Poonawalla Foundation Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship for Girls, Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of RPF/RPSF and Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, Maharashtra. Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 6
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lila Poonawalla Foundation Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship for GirlsLila Poonawalla Foundation (non-profit trust, Pune) | Indian women with 2026-27 first-year admission in listed courses and cities | Up to Rs. 80,000 a year | Opening dates 1 August to 15 September 2026, by course; closing dates not published Running |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of RPF/RPSFMinistry of Railways, Railway Board (Security Directorate) | Wards and widows of serving or retired RPF/RPSF staff below Gazetted rank | Rs. 2,500-3,000 a month | 31 October for applicants (tentative schedule in the official guideline) Running |
| Tuition Fees and Examination Fees to VJNT Students, MaharashtraOBC, SEBC, VJNT & SBC Welfare Department, Government of Maharashtra | VJNT students from Maharashtra, post-matric; professional seats via CAP | 100% of fees | Starts after admission, ends at the last exam date Running |
| Vocational Education Fee Reimbursement, MaharashtraGovernment of Maharashtra, Tribal Development Department | ST students with Maharashtra domicile, family income above 2.50 lakh, in approved courses | Approved tuition fee | June to end of December every year (GR yearly plan) Running |
| Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Minorities, TelanganaMinorities Welfare Department, Government of Telangana | Telangana resident minority student, PG or PhD abroad, family income under Rs. 5 lakh | Up to Rs. 20 lakh | Closed for now |
| Tata Trusts Medical and Healthcare ScholarshipTata Trusts | UG and PG students in listed medical and healthcare courses who meet the cut-off | Not stated in the 2025-26 notice | 15 Dec 2025 Discontinued |
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Which scholarships for nursing students are open now?
None of the 6 schemes on this page has an open application window today. Each scheme's page gives its usual window, so you can be ready when the next cycle opens.
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This directory has 6 scholarships (1 central government, 3 state government, 2 private and CSR) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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