Colgate Scholarship 2025 (Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship Program)

Colgate Scholarship 2025: The financial assistance ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹75,000 a year, depending on the category. Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship Program aims to provide foundational support to individuals, who are deserving & meritorious but may lack resources to pursue their dreams. Along with the financial support, the program will also focus on mentorship and career guidance to the beneficiaries as and when required.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has announced its latest Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship Program recently. This initiative has been made with an intention to support underprivileged students, especially meritorious ones financially. This scholarship is offering them financial aid and mentoring with the proper career direction for these students to meet both educational as well as professional objectives. The opportunity of continuing further studies with added skill enhancement makes it easy to become employable for these students.

The scholarship is available to students from Class 11 up to undergraduate level, as well as to young sportspersons and those seeking vocational training.

To be eligible, there must be applicants who are Indian citizens, below ₹5,00,000 family income, and the scholarship is offering financial assistance. This ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹75,000 a year, depending on the category.

It is one nice tool of a life-changing career, unfortunately at the helm because of financially unsound reason can't keep one's career study going ahead for students, although Colgate caters for such a need wherein it facilitates school students along with undergraduate to all sportspersons going out for training towards vocational pursuit thereby providing every candidate with education being equal chance it lets this candidate create for their future too better without ever to face this dilemma of funding requirements.

Particulars	Highlights
Scholarship Type	Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for class 11th Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for 3-year graduation/ diploma courses Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for BDS/Engineering courses Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship program for a 1-year vocational course Keep India Smiling Foundational scholarship program for a sportsperson. Keep India Smiling Foundational Grant for Individuals Helping Others.
Duration of Application	April 2025 to Aug 2025
Scholarship Prize	Up to INR 75,000 Per Annum
Eligibility	Students of class 10/ 12th pass can apply

The key features of the scholarship are presented below in the table:

Financial Support
Mentorship and Career Guidance

Features

Details

Financial Support

The scholarship will offer monetary assistance in the following categories:

Class 11 students – ₹ 10,000 per year
Undergraduate students – ₹ 30,000 per year
Sportspersons – ₹ 75,000 per year
Students under vocational training- ₹ 20,000 per year
It is a grant and not a loan. So, the amount does not need to be repaid by the students.
The scholarship money is credited directly to the student's bank account. This keeps the process transparent and facilitates timely disbursal.

Mentorship and Career Guidance

Besides the financial aid, there are mentorship programs and career guidance that are provided to the students.
Industry experts and professionals guide the students in developing their skills and planning a career.

Eligibility Criteria to Avail Scholarship Benefits

Applicants need to be in the given age group and possess the respective education qualification as follows to get eligible for the Colgate Scholarship.

Scholarship Type	Eligibility
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for class 11th	Applicationts must have cleared class 10th of the boared examination. Must be enrolled in class 11th from a recognized school. The Student should have maximum of 75% in board examination Annual family income should be less than 5 lakh Per Annum
Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship Programme for 3 years Graduate/ diploma courses	Applicants should be class 12th pass out with atleast 60% marks Must be pursuing a 3 year graduation or a diploma program from a recognized board. Annual family income should be less than 5 lakh Per Annum.
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for BDS/Engineering courses	Applicants should be class 12th pass out with PCB/PCM atleast 60% marks Must be pursuing a 3 year graduation or a diploma program from a recognized board in engineering/ BDS courses. Annual family income should be less than 5 lakh Per Annum.
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for 1 Year Vocational course	Applicants must have cleared class 12 with atleast 60% marks Must be pursuing a 3 year graduation from a recognized board. Annual family income should be less than 5 lakh Per Annum.
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship program for a sportsperson	Applicant must have represented the national /state /district level for sports. Should be ranked among 500 under national level, under 100 in state ranking, under 10 in district ranking. Annual family income should be less than 5 lakh Per Annum.
Keep India Smiling Foundational Grant for Individual Helping others	The applicants should be involved in teaching underprivileged children offering sports training and educatipn . Must be from middle class or low economic background

Other Criteria

The award is not granted for Colgate-Palmolive Company employees or their children.
The student should be studying in a recognized institute of learning.
The Colgate Scholarship is meant for poor, underprivileged students who, due to financial constraints, want to continue study. Eligible students are:
Students going to Class 11 from Class 10 level.
Students of the undergraduate courses of recognized institutes.
Young sportspersons who represent the state or the country.
Students doing vocational training- ITI, diploma, and polytechnic courses.
Worthy students coming from economically poor families requiring monetary aid

Educational Enrollment Criteria

The student should meet the following requirements:

Be a regular student in a recognized educational institution.
Have good academic records and regular attendance.
Should not discontinue education.

Colgate Scholarship Rewards

The following table is provided with Scholarship and rewards to the candidates:

Scholarship Type	Rewards
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for class 11th	INR 20,000 Per Annum for 2 years
Keep India Smiling Foundation Scholarship Programme for 3 years of Graduate /diploma courses	INR 30,000 Per Annum for 3 years
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for BDS/Engineering courses	INR 30,000 Per Annum for 4 years
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship Programme for 1-year Vocational course	INR 20,000 Per Annum for 1 year
Keep India Smiling Foundational Grant for Individuals Helping others	INR 75,000 Per Annum for 2 years
Keep India Smiling Foundational Scholarship program for a sportsperson	INR 75,000 Per Annum for 3 years

Steps To Register For Colgate Scholarship

It is very easy to apply for the Colgate Keep India Smiling Scholarship. To do so, follow these steps for application procedure:

Step 1: Online Application

Visit the official website of Colgate Scholarship or apply via the Buddy4Study portal.

Step 2: Complete application form

Personal details, academic details and bank account details.

Step 3: Upload Mandatory Documents

Mark sheet of last academic year (Class 10/12 or equivalent).
Income Certificate issued by a government authority.
Bank Account Details (for fund transfer).
Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, etc.).

Step 4: Making an Online Application

Verify all the information and submit the application form also.

Step 5: Verification and Selection

Colgate Scholarship team verifies all documents.
All selected candidates will be contacted for an interview round or any other kind of evaluation.

Step 6: Approval and Disbursement

The amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account after the scholarship is approved.

Selection criteria

The candidates are selected based on:

Academic qualifications (minimum percentage acquired in previous exams).
Economic background, with students belonging to low-income families having a primary preference.
Formalized documents approved by the selection committee.
Consistency in education and attendance.

Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship

You must go through these before you apply for the scholarship:

Terms and Conditions	Details
Eligibility	Only Indian nationals are eligible. Applicants from economically weaker sections get benefits (as per statutory norms).
Application Fee	No fee; You don't need to buy Colgate products.
Application Process	For a successful application, candidates must fulfill the requirements and submit application.
Document Verification	The scholarship provider may take to verify important documents for confirmation.
Communication	Colgate/partners will contact selected candidates. No response to non-selection queries.
Scholarship Duration	Strictly for the specified period.
Program Changes	Colgate can modify, cancel, or suspend the program at any time.
False Information	If any details are found false, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
Employment Commitment	No job commitment by Colgate.
Publicity Rights	Colgate may use applicant details for communication and promotion.
Communication Issues	Colgate is not responsible for delays or failures in communication.
Employee Restriction	Colgate employees and their families cannot apply.
Legal Jurisdiction	Disputes will be settled in Mumbai courts.
Final Decision	Colgate’s decision on winners is final and binding.

Why Colgate Scholarship is Important?

More than just a means of financial assistance, the Colgate Scholarship serves as a point of turning for students from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds. These changes brought such students:

Advancement to Higher Education: More students can carry on their studies without any worry about finance.
Support to Young Sportspersons: Aids in funds for sports training and competitions.
Vocational Skills: Enables students to attain technical and professional skills for good employment.
Empowerment to the Underprivileged: Promotes self-reliance and career development.

Impact on Students

Thousands of students across India benefit positively from the scholarship program.
Higher retention rates is another great impact. Students remain in school and complete higher education.
Better career opportunities also open through the scholarship. The beneficiaries have better jobs and career opportunities.
The scholarship ensures financial self-sufficiency. The students will be self-dependent and look after their families and themselves in the future.
With mentorship and education available, the confidence level and goal-oriented approach of the students increase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the Colgate Scholarship?

Colgate Scholarship is open to students with a family income of ₹5,00,000 or less per annum. Eligibility includes Class 11 students (75%+ in Class 10), UG students (60%+ in Class 12), and those in ITI, diploma, or polytechnic courses (60%+ in Class 12). Students aged 9-16 representing their state or country can also apply.

How much financial support does the scholarship offer?

The scholarship amount varies by category: Class 11 students receive ₹10,000 per year, undergraduate students get ₹30,000 annually, and vocational training students are awarded ₹20,000 each year. Sports persons receive the highest amount of ₹75,000 per year.

How can one apply for the Colgate Scholarship?

To apply for the Colgate Scholarship, log in to the portal, fill out the form with personal, academic, and banking details, and upload required documents like an income certificate and mark sheet. After verification, shortlisted candidates may be contacted for confirmation or an interview. Once sanctioned, the scholarship amount is directly credited to the student's bank account.

What documents are requires to be submitted as part of the application?

The applicants have to furnish the documents like mark sheet of the last academic year (Class 10/12 or equivalent), oncome certificate issued by a government authority, identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card etc)and bank account details (for fund transfer).

What kinds of assistance does Colgate Scholarship provide ?

The mentorship and the career guidance are also provided by the Colgate Scholarship. Experts from colleges and industry professionals assist the students in planning their careers. Colgate makes sure that for students who are supported financially they are provided with useful information about a career.