Scholarship Name: GSK Scholars Programme 2023-24
About the Programme
GSK Scholars Programme is a CSR initiative of the GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. focused towards providing financial assistance to meritorious and financially constrained students enabling them to pursue a career in Medicine. This programme aims to support the skill-building initiative of the country and advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in India.
Under this scholarship, students pursuing the first-year of MBBS from government colleges will be provided financial assistance up to INR 1,00,000 per year for up to 4.5 years to cover academic expenses incurred towards their MBBS programme.
GSK Scholars Programme 2023-24
Last Date:
- 10-Oct-2023
Eligibility
- Students pursuing the first-year of their MBBS programme from government colleges are eligible.
- Applicants must have obtained at least 65% marks in Class 12 board examinations.
- Annual family income of the applicants should be below INR 6,00,000 from all sources.
- Open for Indian nationals only.
- Children of employees of GSK, GiveIndia and Buddy4Study are not eligible.
Benefits:
Up to INR 1,00,000 per year for students pursuing MBBS, with a total of up to INR 4.5 lakh over four and a half years.
Documents
- Marksheet of Class 12
- A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/voter identity card/driving license/PAN card)
- Current year admission proof (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
- Family income proof (salary slip, Form 16, Income Certificate, ITR)
- Bank account details of the applicant
- Photograph of the applicant
How can you apply?
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
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Contact
In case of any queries, please reach out to:
011-430-92248(Ext-271) (Monday to Friday – 10:00AM to 6PM)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) What is the selection process for this scholarship programme?
The selection process for the GSK Scholars programme 2023-24 is a multi-stage process where students are selected on the basis of their academic merit and financial background. The steps involved in the selection process include:
- Shortlisting of candidates based on their academic merit and financial background
- Document verification
- Telephonic interview of the shortlisted candidates post document verification
- Final selection of scholars
Q) How will I receive the scholarship fund?
The scholarship amount will be transferred (on an annual basis) directly to the scholars’ bank account.
Q) Will this scholarship be provided for subsequent years of studies?
Yes, based on the following criteria, the renewal of the scholarship for the respective scholars can be considered for successive years
Q) Am I eligible to apply for the scholarship if I am currently in the second year of the MBBS programme?
No, you cannot apply for this scholarship this year. Currently, the scholarship is open for those candidates who are pursuing their studies in the first year of their MBBS programme.
