About the Program
The Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2025–26 is a CSR initiative by Haleon India, the makers of Sensodyne, in collaboration with Buddy4Study (B4S) and the Indian Dental Association (IDA). The programme aims to empower meritorious yet financially constrained first-year students pursuing the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course in government or government-aided colleges across India. As part of Haleon India’s commitment to making oral healthcare education more accessible, selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 disbursed as ₹50,000 per year for four years to support their academic and living expenses.
About Haleon
Haleon is a global leader in the consumer healthcare sector, known for its category-leading brands with a clear mission to deliver better everyday health to humanity. Haleon India (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare) is a prominent, fast-moving consumer healthcare company with a diverse product portfolio that includes Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health, and Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS). Their trusted brands: Sensodyne, Eno, Iodex, Otrivin, Crocin, Polident, Parodontax, and Centrum play a crucial role in improving everyday health and wellness. The company's scientific approach is rooted in a deep understanding of human needs, focusing research on delivering precisely what consumers require. Haleon is driven by the desire to go beyond, delivering innovations that help you enjoy a better life.
About the Indian Dental Association (IDA)
As a flag bearer of oral health, the Indian Dental Association (IDA) believes in supporting bright and deserving students in their journey to becoming skilled dental professionals. IDA stands by the financially underprivileged and hardworking students who desire to carve out a new path for themselves and embody IDA’s vision of “Improving oral health and quality of life”. IDA is the official Knowledge Partner for the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme.
About Give Grants
Haleon India has partnered with Give Grants to oversee and execute all its CSR programmes. Give Grants enables corporates, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) to deliver maximum social impact. Using technology to enhance effectiveness and guided by a focus on making a difference, the company supports the entire grant-making life cycle. With its network of 3,000+ trusted non-profits, Give Grants has served 300+ partners to make their grant-making journey convenient and compliant while maximising impact.
What is the Eligibility
- Open to students in their first year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program
- PAN India students are eligible to apply
- Students from government colleges or government-aided colleges who have been awarded a government seat in their respective colleges.
- Note: Explicit documentation will be required to prove the same.
- Student must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their previous class/semester.
- Students whose family income from all sources is not more than INR 8,00,000 p.a. are eligible.
- Note: A certificate not older than 2 years will be required.
- Students who are currently receiving any other scholarship are not eligible to apply.
- Children of employees of Haleon, Give Grants, and Buddy4Study are not eligible
Note: Once selected, the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholars must maintain a minimum 60% score in each semester/year to continue with the scholarship renewal.
How to Apply
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
- Log in 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 the ‘Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2025-26’ 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.
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Benefits
Scholarship of ₹50,000 per year for 4 years.
Note: The scholarship can be utilised only for academic expenses such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, mobile, laptop, books, stationery, online learning, etc.
Required Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
- Marksheet of the last academic year or semester
- Government-issued ID proof (Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card)
- Proof of current admission (Fee Receipt, Admission Letter, Institution ID Card, or Bonafide Certificate)
- Family income proof (Income Certificate issued by local authorities, EWS Certificate, or latest Income Tax Return)
- Bank account details of the applicant or their parent/guardian
Note: Starting from the second year, the scholars must submit an academic grade report of the last exam passed and a character certificate from their college to be eligible for the scholarship in subsequent years.
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