Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship for MDS Students 2026-27
The Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship 2026-27, an initiative by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, aims to provide financial assistance to deserving and meritorious individuals who may lack the resources to pursue their dreams. This scholarship program offers a one-time support of INR 75,000 to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (any year) or Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) courses at recognised institutes, helping them achieve their academic goals.
About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited
Founded in 1937 with hand-carts distributing Colgate Dental Cream, Colgate-Palmolive (India) has grown over the past eight decades to build one of the most extensive distribution networks in the country. Today, the company leads India’s Oral Care sector, focused on sustainable, profitable growth, delivering strong shareholder returns, and creating an innovative, inclusive workplace for its employees. Colgate-Palmolive (India) has made sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social responsibility central to its mission, working to enhance well-being and contribute to healthier, happier lives. In partnership with NGOs, the company is committed to causes like water conservation, women’s empowerment, skill development, and children’s education
- Open for students currently enrolled in the MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) course.
- Applicants must have cleared the Class 12 board examination with a minimum score of 65%.
- Applicants must have an overall score of above 60% in their BDS.
- Students must be enrolled in a recognised government or private college or institute.
- Applicants’ annual family income should be less than INR 8 lakh.
- Open to Indian nationals only.
- Children of employees of Buddy4Study and Colgate India are not eligible.
Note: Preference will be given to applicants from Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh.
- One-time scholarship of INR 75,000
- 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)
- Deadline : 01-May-2026