The “Keep India Smiling” Scholarship by Colgate-Palmolive (India) is a CSR initiative under the brand’s social commitment to enable education and employability for economically vulnerable but meritorious students. The scholarship targets students who are deserving and meritorious but lack sufficient financial resources to continue their education. The programme not only provides financial support but also includes mentorship, career guidance, communication and soft-skills training through a Learning Management System (LMS). It covers areas such as education (including specific fields like dentistry in recent years), sports, and community leadership. For example, for the 2025-26 cycle, BDS and MDS students of dentistry programmes are eligible and the award amount is ₹75,000 for selected candidates. The scholarship is administered in partnership with Shikshadaan Foundation and Buddy4Study.
Opening Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
Closing Date: 02-Dec-2025 07:53 AM
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Eligible Courses/Fields: Varies by cycle (for example BDS/MDS dentistry) or education/sports/community leadership fields.
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Academic Performance: Example cycle: Class 12 minimum 65% for BDS; BDS minimum 60% for MDS; for other years the criteria may vary.
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Annual Family Income: example cycle: less than ₹8 lakh per annum.
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Selection Criteria: Merit + financial need + profile + possibly personal interview.
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Award Amount: Example cycle: ₹75,000 one-time award for selected candidates.
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Support Components: Financial award + mentorship + career guidance + soft skills training.
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Application Mode: Online through partner platforms (e.g., Buddy4Study).
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Documents Required: Academic mark sheets, proof of admission/enrollment in eligible course, family income certificate, identity proof etc.
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
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- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
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