Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2024-25 (India)

As part of Haleon India’s CSR efforts, 50 deserving first-year BDS students in Government or Government-aided colleges will be selected and awarded scholarships. IDA and B4S will evaluate applicants based on eligibility criteria, and the selected students will receive financial assistance over four years to cover academic and living expenses.

Funding Information

• INR 1,05,000 per year for 4 years.
• The scholarship can be utilized only for academic expenses such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, mobile, laptop, books, stationery, online learning, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open for students pursuing their first year in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme from government or government-aided colleges only.
• Applicants must have scored a minimum of 60% in their Higher Secondary Education.
• Annual family income of the applicants should not be more than INR 8,00,000 from all sources.
• Pan-India students are eligible to apply.
• Children or family members of employees of Haleon, IDA, Give India, and Buddy4Study are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Selection Criteria

• The selection of scholars for the ‘Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2024-25’ will be made based on their academic merit and financial background. It involves a multi-stage process, as detailed below:
  • Initial shortlisting of applicants based on their academic merit (60%) and annual family income (less than INR 8,00,000) provided during the application process.
  • Document verification of the shortlisted candidates.
  • Evaluation of shortlisted candidates via telephonic interview by IDA and Buddy4study.
  • A final list of selected candidates will be prepared by Buddy4Study and IDA.

Application Requirements

• Marksheet of the previous class/semester
• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/PAN card)
• Current year admission proof (Fee Receipt/Admission Letter/Institution ID card/ Bonafide Certificate)
• Family income proof (Government-issued documents such as tax return, income certificate from local administration, EWS certificate)
• Bank account details of the applicant or parent
• Photograph of the applicant
• 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.

For more information, visit Buddy4Study.