About the Program
The Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship 2025-26, an initiative by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, aims to provide financial assistance to deserving and meritorious individuals who may lack the resources to pursue their dreams. This scholarship program offers a one-time support of INR 75,000 to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (any year) or Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses at recognised institutes, helping them achieve their academic goals.
About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Founded in 1937 with hand-carts distributing Colgate Dental Cream, Colgate-Palmolive (India) has grown over the past eight decades to build one of the most extensive distribution networks in the country. Today, the company leads India's Oral Care sector, focused on sustainable, profitable growth, delivering strong shareholder returns, and creating an innovative, inclusive workplace for its employees. Colgate-Palmolive (India) has made sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility central to its mission, working to enhance well-being and contribute to healthier, happier lives. In partnership with NGOs, the company is committed to causes like water conservation, women’s empowerment, skill development, and children's education.
What is the Eligibility
- Open for students currently enrolled in any year of the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course.
- Applicants must have cleared the Class 12 board examination with a minimum score of 65%.
- Students pursuing any year of the BDS course can apply for the scholarship.
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year BDS students must have secured at least 60% in their last semester to apply.
- Students must be enrolled in a recognized government or private college or institute.
- Applicants’ annual family income should be less than INR 8 lakh.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
- Children of employees of Buddy4Study and Colgate India are not eligible.
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Login to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
- If not registered – register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Google account.
- You will now be redirected to ‘Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship 2024-25 for BDS students' application form page.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form.
- Upload relevant documents
- Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
- If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Important Dates
Application start date: September 30, 2024
Application deadline: October 31, 2024
Benefits
BDS Students: One-time scholarship of INR 75,000
NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants from the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
Required Documents
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Income proof (Form 16A/income certificate issued by government authority/BPL certificate/salary slips, etc.)
- Proof of admission (College ID card/bonafide certificate, etc.)
- Current academic year fee receipt
- Bank account details of the scholarship applicant (cancelled cheque/passbook copy)
- Marksheets or grade cards of the preceding class
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Selection Criteria
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More Details about this Scholarship
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Contact Details
Email: keepindiasmiling@buddy4study.com
Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 125)
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