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About the Programme

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

Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship Program for BDS Students 2023-24

ELIGIBILITY
  • must be enrolled in any year of the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course.
  • must have cleared the Class 12 board examination with a minimum score of 60%.
  • Must be enrolled in a recognised government or private undergraduate BDS institute.
  • Annual family income should be less than INR 8 Lakhs
  • Open to Indian nationals only.
Scholarship Amount
  • INR 75,000

Educational Scholar Testimonials

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I want to thank Colgate-Palmolive India for this generous scholarship that made my educational goals achievable. Through this financial support and guidance, I have accomplished more than what I had set out for. I feel proud to say that I have worked hard to reach where I am today, but I certainly could not have done it without this help. Also, the mentoring sessions under the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme proved to be very productive. Amongst many skills, I learnt how to build a good character and a confident personality. Thanks a lot for your help.Utsav Savaliya

Course - 3 Year Graduation

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"Words cannot express how thankful I am to have been chosen as a scholarship awardee by the Colgate-Palmolive team. This scholarship received under the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme will go a long way in allowing me to focus on my academic responsibilities. The financial support provided will help me and my family in offsetting the full cost of my college tuition. This generous support has inspired me to help others and give back to the community once I begin my career journey.
Thank you once again for providing me this scholarship and helping me in achieving my goals.Surbhi kapoor

Course - 3 Year Graduation

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Being from a lower-middle-class family, it was extremely tough for me to meet my financial and educational needs. Thankfully, I came across information on the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme, applied for it, and got selected. Getting selected for such a prestigious scholarship boosted my confidence, inspired me and made my journey to achieving my dreams much easier. I shall forever be grateful to Colgate-Palmolive India and I wish that they continue to support students like me. Shivek Kumar

Course - 3 Year Graduation

Mentee Testimonials

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I want to thank the Colgate-Palmolive team and Mr. Sanjeev Bhatia for mentoring me under the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme. The mentorship sessions helped me grow both personally and academically. My mentor helped me discover my hidden abilities and talent, making me more confident than ever before. Through this mentorship initiative, my soft skills have improved a lot and I got a 2-month internship offer from Piramal, which will start next summer. My mentor always supported me and motivated me towards my goal.Priya Nandi

Course - Chemical Engineering, 3rd year from IIT Kharagpur

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The mentoring sessions conducting by the Colgate-Palmolive team are very useful for students. I'm so happy to have Bindu ma'am as my mentor. She guides me on how to reach my goal and teaches me new skills in an effective way. I can't explain how thankful and blessed I feel. Attending the mentoring sessions - under the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme - allowed me to learn with practical examples and explore new things, and the topics were very interesting. Talking about my recent achievements, I achieved first place in my semester exams! I have also been participating in essay and elocution competitions and getting first prizes too. I feel privileged to have been a scholar of this programme. I hope that the Buddy4Study and Colgate continue these types of programmes to enhance the development of students who really want a helping hand. Jaanagonda Aruna

Course - M.Sc Maths 1st year

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I was chosen as a beneficiary of the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme after COVID-19 had hit the country. Being a part of this initiative has truly proven to be a boon for me. The scholarship helped me focus more on learning and has been a great support for accessing better learning content. I didn't know what to expect from the mentorship but I was pleasantly surprised. Each session was about sharing experiences and having discussions about various topics that ultimately tied into an idea or important aspect of one’s character. The conversations dove into the particular theme which was set for that day. It was an eye-opening experience for me.Sudeepth P S

Course - B.Tech, Government Engineering College Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad

Sports Scholar Testimonials

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The Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme has been instrumental in helping me with my sports aspirations. With the exceptional guidance I received in the scholarship & mentorship programme, I was able to secure the third position in a 400 metres race in the Khelo India Youth Games 2022 (Panchkula, Haryana). The session also aided me to qualify for the finals of the 4 X 400 metres Women's Relay Event at the U20 World Athletics Championships 2022 (Cali, Columbia). This was all possible due to the Colgate-Palmolive team. I am really grateful for all the help I have received.Rajitha Kunja

Sports

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As a long jump athlete, I have strict training and dietary requirements, for which I need financial help. My father is a tea seller and my mother is a housemaid. Despite giving their best, they are unable to support my endeavours in sports. With the help of Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship, I have been able to bear my hostel and dietary requirements comfortably. I have also been getting trained by the Gopi Chand Academy, under coach Ramesh Nagapuri. This scholarship has motivated me tremendously and I will keep training hard to win medals for the country!
Talking about my achievements, I won two gold medals at state level in long jump as well as 100 metres hurdles in January 2021. I also won a gold medal in long jump at a national-level event held in Guwahati on 6th February 2021, two days after which I grabbed another gold at national level in 100 metres hurdles. In March 2021, I earned a silver medal at the National Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships 2021. Most recently, in August 2021, I qualified for the semi-finals in women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Junior Athletics Championship at Nairobi, Kenya. I won the Gold at the National level in 100 metres hurdles, at Guwahati on 8th Feb 2021.
Won a Gold Medal in Long Jump at the national level event held at Guwahati Assam on 6th Feb 2021. I won a silver medal at the senior National Federation cup in 100 metres hurdles in March 2021. Got 2 gold medals at the state meet in Gachibowli for Long Jump and 100 metres hurdles on 20th Jan 2021."Agasara Nandini

Sports

Community Scholar Testimonials

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I belong to a small village situated in the Rohtas district of Bihar. I have been selected for the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme, which has helped me gain new skills and expand my thinking. I would like to express my special gratitude to Poonam Ma'am - the Director of the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme. The monetary support I have received from the scholarship has changed my life for the better. Not only have I been empowered by the programme but I have also installed two Digital Learning Centres cum Library - equipped with 2 computers, 1 laptop, and some important books - to help the students of my village prepare for competitive exams. I am also running free online coaching classes and about a 100 students have benefited from my efforts. This would not have been possible without the learnings & lessons I received from the programme, and I am really thankful to the Colgate-Palmolive team for this generous initiative.
We, the people of Alivjyoti Initiative, resonate strongly with the philosophy and goal of Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme to empower ambitious students. I would like to thank Colgate-Palmolive India, Shiksha Daan Foundation, and Buddy4Study for their efforts towards students. Colgate-Palmolive India’s methodology and strategic approach to support the educational dreams of students and rebuild India is worth appreciating. Their initiative has transitioned the lives of 80+ students in 2 villages in our vicinity.
This initiative has inspired me to launch a popular movement under which we are planning to open study centres in villages to support underprivileged students like me. Through the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme, we have worked for the betterment of the student fraternity by installing two computers, a projector, and other things. We have also been able to open a library in our village and have 10+ volunteers to support us. Before receiving the scholarship, I had nothing in my hand and was relying on my brother’s small donations.Swarn Rekha

Community

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I have dreamt of helping others in the past but could not do so due to financial difficulties. Now, after being supported by the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme, I am moving towards fulfilling these dreams. With the help of the programme, I have successfully conducted a workshop on ‘Drama Culture of the North East’. This became possible only because of the scholarship that I received. I also purchased several course books and autobiographies for the children of my village. So far, we have been able to purchase 60 books, which are used for peer-learning throughout our village. I also organised a drawing contest, purchased a laptop, and installed a projector for the upliftment of the children of my village. I would like to thank the Colgate-Palmolive team for ushering in a new era and spreading the light of digital education in backward areas. Not only me, but all the students of my village have also benefited from the scholarship & mentorship programme. Thank you so much!!Bedanga Chutia

Community

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"We, the people of Alivjyoti Initiative, resonate strongly with the philosophy and goal of Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme to empower ambitious students. I would like to thank Colgate-Palmolive India, Shiksha Daan Foundation, and Buddy4Study for their efforts towards students. Colgate-Palmolive India’s methodology and strategic approach to support the educational dreams of students and rebuild India is worth appreciating. Their initiative has transitioned the lives of 80+ students in 2 villages in our vicinity.
This initiative has inspired me to launch a popular movement under which we are planning to open study centres in villages to support underprivileged students like me. Through the Colgate Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship & Mentorship Programme, we have worked for the betterment of the student fraternity by installing two computers, a projector, and other things. We have also been able to open a library in our village and have 10+ volunteers to support us. Before receiving the scholarship, I had nothing in my hand and was relying on my brother’s small donations. Abinash Rout

Community

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How can I apply for this scholarship?

    The application form for this scholarship is hosted on the Buddy4Study website only. To apply, click here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What documents do I need to submit along with my scholarship application?

    The required documents typically include ID proof, academic transcripts, and any other specific documents mentioned in the application guidelines. Please refer to the application instructions for a comprehensive list.

  • Are part-time BDS students eligible for the scholarship?

    No, part-time BDS students are not eligible for the scholarship

  • 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.

  • Is this scholarship open for students pursuing Dental courses abroad?

    No, this scholarship is open to Indian nationals only.

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