CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship Application Open Till January 10th

Last date of Submission: January 10, 2025

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) invites applications for the Single Girl Child Scholarship. This scholarship aims to support the education of single girl children by providing financial assistance to their families.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  1. Indian Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
  2. Academic Performance: Scored at least 70% marks in the CBSE Class 10 examination conducted in 2024.
  3. School Affiliation: Enrolled in Class 11 in a school affiliated with the CBSE.
  4. Tuition Fee:
    • Class 10 monthly tuition fee at the school should not exceed Rs. 2500.
    • Class 11 and 12 monthly tuition fee should not exceed Rs. 3000.
  5. Family Income: Annual family income should not exceed Rs. 8 lakhs.
  6. Single Girl Child:
    • The applicant must be the only child of her parents.
    • Twins born together are also considered “single girl children.”

Scholarship Details

  • Amount: Rs. 1000 per month for two years.
  • Disbursement: Scholarship will be disbursed through Electronic Clearing Service (ECS) or National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT).
  • Other Benefits: This scholarship can be availed along with other benefits provided by the school or other organizations.
  • NRI Students: NRI students are also eligible to apply. However, their monthly tuition fee should not exceed Rs. 6000.

Continuation of Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students who pass Class 11 with at least 70% marks and are promoted to Class 12 will receive the scholarship in the second year.
  • Conditions: Continuation of the scholarship is subject to good behavior and regular attendance.
  • Cancellation: The scholarship may be canceled if the student drops out of the chosen course, changes courses/schools, or violates scholarship terms and conditions. Once canceled, the scholarship cannot be reinstated.

Objective

The primary objective of this scheme is to encourage and support parents in promoting the education of their single girl child.

Application Procedure

  • Online Application: Detailed guidelines and the online application link are available on the official CBSE website: https://www.cbse.gov.in (Main Website > Scholarship Links).
  • Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online by January 10th.
  • Renewal Application: Students who received this scholarship in 2023 can apply for renewal online on the same site until January 10th.
  • Supporting Document: A parent’s non-judicial notarized self-declaration on stamp paper should be submitted along with the online application.

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