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Essay competitions can sharpen your writing skills and clinical knowledge, as well as possibly providing prizes and grants.

The UK armed forces offer generous bursaries/cadetships for undergraduate medics during their studies - find out more.

University Bursaries are often available for lower income students. Find out more

Find out more about NHS Bursaries, as well as other types of bursaries, grants and awards you may be able to access.

If you're struggling while studying medicine, your university may be able to provide financial support

Information about financial help that you may be able to access after you complete your medical degree.

Some students can get support with health costs, including prescriptions, sight tests, and dental treatment. Find out how.

Benefits and tax credits can be complicated so it is always worth getting advice on what you might be entitled to and how to apply.

Find out what benefits you may be entitled to as a medical student, and how to navigate applying for them.