The Scottish Government is facing demands to support student paramedics with a bursary similar to that received by nurses.
Scottish Labour is calling on SNP ministers to pay a bursary to those studying to become paramedics, in the same way that payments are given to other health students such as student nurses and midwives.
The oppositions party's education spokesman Iain Gray insisted it was "unacceptable" that student paramedics are losing out.
The Scottish Government previously announced nursing and midwifery students would receive a bursary of £10,000 in 2020-21, with the cash designed to help with the costs of accommodation and living expenses.
The cash in non-repayable, with advocates saying this means healthcare workers don't leave university overburdened with debt.
Party education spokesperson Iain Gray said: "Student paramedics are vital to the running of our NHS and have met the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic head-on.
"We cannot thank them enough for their efforts, and yet many student paramedics are living on the breadline.
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"This is unacceptable. It is time for the Scottish Government to recognise the vital and selfless work that student paramedics do and provide them with a bursary.
"Student paramedics help those in need selflessly and on a daily basis: they deserve a fair deal."
