Salix Launches $100K Scholarship for Students Battling GI Diseases in 2026
Salix Launches $100K Scholarship for Students Battling GI Diseases in 2026
Salix Launches $100K Scholarship for Students Battling GI Diseases in 2026
Bausch Health Companies Inc. and its subsidiary, Salix Pharmaceuticals, have launched the 2026 Salix Gastrointestinal (GI) Health Scholars Program. The initiative will provide financial support to students living with GI diseases as they pursue higher education or vocational training. Up to 10 scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded to successful applicants.
The scholarship is open to students attending or planning to enrol in a two- or four-year college, university, or advanced vocational or technical school for the 2026-2027 academic year. Eligible candidates include undergraduate, graduate, and working or single-parent students. To apply, they must complete an online form, submit letters of reference, and write an essay detailing how their health condition has affected their lives and the role of healthcare providers in their journey.
Applications will be accepted until May 6, 2026. Winners will be notified during the summer of 2026.
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a leading specialty pharmaceutical business under Bausch Health, focuses on treating GI diseases. Its portfolio includes treatments for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), hepatic encephalopathy, ulcerative colitis, and chronic idiopathic constipation. Among these, Xifaxan (rifaximin) stands out as a widely used antibiotic targeting gut microbiota, with expanded approvals in recent years.
Bausch Health Companies Inc., a global pharmaceutical firm, aims to improve health outcomes. The scholarship programme reflects its commitment to supporting individuals managing long-term health conditions while pursuing education.
The 2026 Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Program offers financial aid to students balancing health conditions with academic or vocational goals. With a deadline of May 6, 2026, the programme will announce recipients in the summer. Each of the 10 selected students will receive up to $10,000 to assist with their educational expenses.