The Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Program is the latest innovative initiative of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of Haleon India in collaboration with the Indian Dental Association (IDA). The program is for the educational upliftment of deserving children in India. It aims to provide financial assistance to 50 students of first-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) pursuing their studies in government or government-sponsored dental colleges.

This scholarship program assists young aspirational members by providing an opportunity to achieve their educational goals through financial means. The beneficiaries will receive INR 4,20,000 (INR 1,05,000 per year) for the BDS course to cover all academic and living expenses.

Overview of the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship

The Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Program is an influential initiative in making quality education more accessible for deserving students from low-income families. This initiative further emphasizes the commitment of Haleon India towards healthcare advancement and illustrates the aspiration of the company to develop talented professionals.

• Scholarship Name: Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship 2024-25
• Provider: Haleon India, in partnership with IDA and Buddy4Study
• Type: Merit and Means-based
• Total Award: INR 4,20,000 (distributed over four years)
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2024
• Application Mode: Online via Buddy4Study portal
• Eligibility: Open to first-year BDS students in government or government-aided colleges

About Haleon India

The company is known as Haleon India, previously GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is one of the top players in the consumer healthcare sphere and has a presence in markets like Oral Health, Pain relief, Respiratory, Digestive Health and Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS). The portfolio includes Sensodyne, Eno, Iodex, Otrivin, and Crocin, and continually works towards a better tomorrow.

The Role of the Indian Dental Association (IDA)

The Indian Dental Association (IDA) is an important partner in this scholarship program. The Indian Dental Association, IDA, as an Oral health advocate and active planter of amelioration of oral conditions in India, is supportive of this program. The association is also the official knowledge partner of the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship for dental students and makes sure that meritorious but financially deprived students can study.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicants competing for the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship have to adhere to the following rules and regulations:

• Be a first-year student enrolled in the BDS program in a recognized/ government or government-sponsored institution.
• Higher Secondary Education at 60% is a minimum requirement.
• Such scholars should maintain a continuous 60% score in every unit so they do not have problems receiving their scholarships on a recurrent basis.
• Total family income Less than INR 8,00,000 per Year.
• Haleon, IDA, and Give India employees’ children or family members are not eligible.

Award

An arbitrary amount of 420,000 INR worth of scholarship, providing coverage over four years for the BDS course.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

The Buddy4Study website is available for the submission of the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship for qualified students. Here’s how to apply more easily:

• First, go to the Buddy4Study website and look for the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship.
• Log in or register using your email address or mobile number.
• Upon successful login, go to the site where you can apply for the scholarship.
• Fill out the application form by answering all the fields available in the application form.
• Attach the documents that have been requested ( such as certificates, income or salary proof and identification).
• Double-check the application for any errors.
• Make sure that you submit the completed application within the stipulated time frame.

Key Documents Required

To complete the application, students must submit the following documents:

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID, etc.)
• Proof of admission in the current academic year
• Income proof (salary slip, Form 16A, etc.)
• Bank account details
• Recent passport-size photograph

Selection Process

The selection process involves several stages:

1. Initial shortlisting based on academic performance and financial background.
2. Verification of submitted documents.
3. Telephonic interviews with shortlisted candidates, conducted by IDA.
4. Final selection based on a combination of academic merit and financial need.

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Conclusion

The above opportunities will allow dental students to fulfill their dreams. Understanding that students of today are the potential dentists of tomorrow, Haleon India and IDA aspire to reduce the financial hurdle for all deserving candidates.

For any queries regarding the scholarship, students can reach out via email at [email protected] or call 011-430-92248 (Ext- 301).