This page lists 12 scholarships for pharmacy students for the 2026-27 session (3 central government, 3 state government, 5 private and CSR, 1 university and institute), among them Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (Punjab), Glow and Lovely Career Foundation Scholarship and Lila Poonawalla Foundation Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship for Girls. 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 12
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Minister Scholarship Scheme (Punjab)Government of Punjab, Department of Technical Education and Industrial Training | Punjab residents with 60%+ marks in 10th, ITI or 10+2, in a government diploma course | 70% to 100% waiver | Running |
| Glow and Lovely Career Foundation ScholarshipHindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), through Glow & Lovely Careers | Women aged 15 to 30 in UG, PG or coaching study in India; income under Rs. 6 lakh | Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 | Changes each year. In 2019: 15 November to 15 December Running |
| 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 |
| Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme for GATE/GPAT Qualified StudentsAICTE | Full-time GATE/GPAT qualified student, AICTE-approved M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Pharm. | Rs. 12,400 a month | Running |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Dependent Wards and Widows of Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Indian Coast Guard PersonnelMinistry of Defence, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Kendriya Sainik Board | Dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen or Ex-Coast Guard, first year, 60% marks | Rs. 30,000-36,000 a year | Students were asked to apply by 30 November (2024-25 brochure) 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 |
| Direct Admission to Board Toppers in Integrated First Degree (B.E., M.Sc. and B.Pharm.) ProgrammesBirla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani | First rank holder in a central or state board's PCM or PCB science stream | Direct admission | 25 Jul 2026 Closed |
| L’Oréal For Young Women in Science ProgramL'Oréal India | Women in UG, PG or PhD science courses; family income up to Rs. 6 lakh | Up to Rs. 1,00,000 | 21 Nov 2025 Closed |
| Reliance Foundation Postgraduate ScholarshipsReliance Foundation | First-year full-time PG student in an eligible field; GATE 550-1,000 or CGPA 7.5+ | Up to Rs. 6,00,000 | 5 Oct 2026 Closed |
| 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 |
Questions students ask
Which scholarships for pharmacy students are open now?
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This directory has 12 scholarships (3 central government, 3 state government, 5 private and CSR, 1 university and institute) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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