GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Applications Open for MBBS Students, Last Date to Apply is December 31; Check Details Here

GSK Scholars Programme is a CSR initiative of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India) offered to meritorious and financially constrained first-year MBBS students in order to help them continue their higher education. 

According to Abraham Flexner, Medical Education isn't a program for building knowledge and experience in its recipients, but it's also an experience that creates expectations and attitudes. Therefore, the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22 contributes to its noble cause and focuses on assisting the skill-building initiative and advanced STEM education in India. 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Overview 

One of the world’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India), has set up the GSK Scholars scholarship programme under its CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative, facilitated by GiveIndia, to support meritorious and financially deprived students to pursue a career in Medicine. 

As per the scholarship programme's framework, from this academic year onwards, the first-year MBBS students from government colleges will be offered with a financial assistance of upto INR 1,00,000 per year that will cover their entire academic expenses, with a total of INR 4.5 lakh over four and a half years 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Highlights 

Interested applicants can check the details about the GSK scholarship programme 2021-22 from the table mentioned below.

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GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Eligibility Criteria 

In order to avail the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22, candidates must fulfill the requisite eligibility criteria, which are as follows, 

• Candidates must be an Indian national. 
• Candidates must be pursuing the first year of MBBS from government colleges in the academic year 2021-22. 
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 65% marks in Class 12 board examinations. 
• Candidate's annual family income must be below INR 6,00,000 (6 lakh) from all sources. 
• If the candidate is the child of employees of GSK, GiveIndia and Buddy4Study, then they are not eligible to apply for the scholarship. 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Award Details

The shortlisted candidate pursuing the first year of MBBS programme from government colleges will receive the GSK scholarship worth INR 1,00,000 per year with a total of INR 4.5 lakh over four and a half years. 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: How to Apply? 

Candidates intending to apply for the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22 can go through the following steps to apply online. 

Step 1: Visit the official GSK scholarship website page 

Step 2: Go through all the details carefully and click the ‘Apply Now’ button under the ‘How can you apply?’ section

Step 3: Register by clicking the 'Register' Option and now, Login to Buddy4Study using your registered ID and navigate to the ‘Application Form Page’. 

Step 4: It will redirect you to a separate application instruction page. Click on the ‘Start Application’ and enter all the information 

Step 5: Then, upload all the relevant documents and accept the ‘Terms and Conditions’ and click on ‘Preview’.

Step 6: Check and verify the details and finally, click on the ‘Submit’ button to complete the application process.

Direct Link: Apply Online For the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Documents Required 

It is mandatory for all the candidates to submit the following documents while applying for the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22

• Class 12 Marksheet 
• A government-issued identity proof (Aadhaar card/voter identity card/driving license/PAN card) 
• Admission proof of the current year (fee receipt/admission letter/institution identity card/bonafide certificate)
• Family income proof (Salary Slip, Form 16, Income Certificate, ITR)
• Bank account/ passbook details
• Photograph 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Selection Process

Candidates will be selected for the GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22 based on their academic merit and financial background. It involves a multi-stage process as telephonic interaction followed by document verification and they will be finally selected by the scholarship provider. 

GSK Scholars Programme 2021-22: Contact Information 

if any candidate has any queries related to GSK scholarship programme, or its eligibility, application process, award details, or selection process, then they can connect through the details provided below, 

Email: gskscholarship@buddy4study.com 

Phone: 011-430-92248 (Ext- 271) (Monday to Friday – 10:00 AM to 6 PM)

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