Organisation : Haleon India (Sensodyne)
Scholarship Name : Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2025-26
Applicable For : First Year Students pursuing BDS in government or government-aided colleges across India
Scholarship Amount : Financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 disbursed as ₹50,000 per year for four years
Applicable States : All India
Last Date : 20th January 2026
Website : https://www.buddy4study.com/page/sensodyne-ida-shining-star-scholarship-programme
What is Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship?
The Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2025–26 is a CSR initiative by Haleon India, the makers of Sensodyne. The programme aims to empower meritorious yet financially constrained first-year students pursuing the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course in government or government-aided colleges across India. Selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹2,00,000 disbursed as ₹50,000 per year for four years to support their academic and living expenses. Last date of application is 20th January 2026.
Eligibility of Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship
** Open to students in their first year of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program
** PAN India students are eligible to apply
** Students from government colleges or government-aided colleges who have been awarded a government seat in their respective colleges.Explicit documentation will be required to prove the same.
** Student must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their previous class/semester.
** Students whose family income from all sources is not more than INR 8,00,000 p.a. are eligible. A certificate not older than 2 years will be required.
** Students who are currently receiving any other scholarship are not eligible to apply.
** Children of employees of Haleon, Give Grants, and Buddy4Study are not eligible
Note:
Once selected, the Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholars must maintain a minimum 60% score in each semester/year to continue with the scholarship renewal.
Benefits of Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship
Scholarship of ₹50,000 per year for 4 years. The scholarship can be utilised only for academic expenses such as tuition fees, hostel fees, food, internet, mobile, laptop, books, stationery, online learning, etc.
How To Apply For Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship?
To apply for Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship, Follow the below steps
Steps:
** Go to the link given above and Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
** Log in to Buddy4Study with your registered ID and land on the ‘Application Form Page’.
** If not registered, register at Buddy4Study with your Email/Mobile number/Google account.
** You will now be redirected to the ‘Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship Programme 2025-26’ application form page.
** Click on the ‘Start Application’ button to begin the application process.
** Fill in the required details in the online application form.
** Upload relevant documents.
** Accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.
** If all the details filled in by the applicant are correctly showing on the preview screen, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.
Documents Required For Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship
** Recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
** Marksheet of the last academic year or semester
** Government-issued ID proof (Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card)
** Proof of current admission (Fee Receipt, Admission Letter, Institution ID Card, or Bonafide Certificate)
** Family income proof (Income Certificate issued by local authorities, EWS Certificate, or latest Income Tax Return)
** Bank account details of the applicant or their parent/guardian
Note:
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.
What is the Last Date of Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship?
Last Date of Sensodyne IDA Shining Star Scholarship is 20th January 2026.