Colgate Scholarship: Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship Program is an initiative of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited to provide financial assistance and support to individuals who are deserving and meritorious but may lack the resources to pursue their dreams. Under this scholarship program, students enrolled in any year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course at recognised institutes will be entitled to receive a monetary aid of ₹75,000 to realise their academic goals. Along with the financial support, this scholarship program will also focus on mentorship and career guidance to the beneficiaries as and when required.
Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship Program for BDS Students 2023-24
Last Date: 31-Jan-2024
Colgate Scholarship Eligibility
- Open for students who are 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 60%.
- The students must be enrolled in a recognised government or private undergraduate BDS institute.
- The annual family income should be less than ₹8 lakh.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
Benefits:
- ₹75,000
NOTE: The scholarship fund is designated solely for covering academic-related expenses, encompassing items such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet access, electronic devices, laptops, textbooks, stationery, and online learning materials.
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)
How can you apply?
- Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
Contact
In case of any queries, please reach out to:
011-430-92248 (Ext-125) (Monday to Friday – 10:00AM to 06:00 PM (IST))
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. I am a 3rd-year student of the BDS course. Can I apply for this scholarship program?
Yes. This scholarship program is open to students who are presently enrolled in any year of the BDS course.
Q2. What is the family income criteria to be eligible for the Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship Program?
The applicant’s annual family income should be less than ₹8 lakh from all sources to be eligible for the scholarship program.
Q3. I am in my 1st year MDS, can I apply?
No, it is open for students who are currently enrolled in any year of the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course.
Q4. Can students pursuing dental hygiene courses apply for the scholarship, or is it exclusive to BDS students?
The scholarship is specifically designed for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) students. Unfortunately, students in dental hygiene courses are not eligible.
Q5. Are part-time BDS students eligible for the scholarship?
No, part-time BDS students are not eligible for the scholarship
Q6. Where may I use this scholarship amount?
The scholarship fund is designated solely for covering academic-related expenses, encompassing items such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet access, electronic devices, laptops, textbooks, stationery, and online learning materials.
Q7. Is this scholarship open for students pursuing Dental courses abroad?
No, this scholarship is open to Indian nationals only.
