CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
The CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child supports Indian families raising only one daughter by funding her continued school education in Classes 11 and 12. Girls who scored 60% or more in CBSE Class 10 and study in schools charging ₹1,500 or less per month in tuition are eligible for ₹500 per month for up to two years. Payments are made directly to the student's bank account via ECS/NEFT after applying through the CBSE official website.
About This Scheme
The CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child supports Indian families raising only one daughter by funding her continued school education in Classes 11 and 12. Girls who scored 60% or more in CBSE Class 10 and study in schools charging ₹1,500 or less per month in tuition are eligible for ₹500 per month for up to two years. Payments are made directly to the student's bank account via ECS/NEFT after applying through the CBSE official website.
Full official description
A scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Education for meritorious Single Girl Students, who are the only child of their parents; and have passed the CBSE Class 10th Examination with 60% or more marks and are continuing their further school education of Class 11th and 12th. The scheme is aimed to recognize the efforts of the parents in promoting education among girls and to provide encouragement to meritorious students. The rate of the scholarship shall be ₹500/- per month. A scholarship awarded under the scheme shall be paid for a maximum period of two years. Payment will be made through ECS/NEFT. The tuition fee should not be more than ₹1,500/- per month during the academic year, shall be considered for the purpose. In the next two years, the total enhancement in tuition fees in such a school shall not be more than 10% of the tuition fee charged. The scholarship shall be awarded to Indian Nationals only.
Benefits
- ₹500 per month scholarship for up to 2 years (covering Classes 11 and 12)
- Payment sent directly to student's bank account via ECS/NEFT
- Can be used alongside other concessions or support from the school or other organizations
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be the only child (single girl child) of her parents
- Must have scored 60% or more in CBSE Class 10 board examination
- Must be enrolled in Class 11 or 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school
- School tuition fee must not exceed ₹1,500 per month (NRIs: up to ₹6,000/month)
- Must be an Indian national (NRIs of CBSE board are also eligible)
How to Apply
Visit the CBSE official website: https://www.cbse.gov.in/ Click on ‘New user Registration’ or ‘Renewal’. Read all the instructions on the official website and then hit ‘Continue’. After that, fill in the roll number, and DOB (as mentioned class 10 mark sheet). Now click on ‘Continue’. Print the undertaking mentioned on the ‘Guidelines’ document. After that, fill it out, paste the photo, and get the same attested from school. Make an affidavit as mentioned in the ‘Guidelines’. Now, scan the undertaking and affidavit. The files must be in pdf format, not exceeding 1 MB. Please note that the PDF must contain all pages. Finally, select ‘Upload Document’ to upload both of these documents. After that, print the confirmation page. Please Note: Only in case of successful application, a confirmation page will appear. In case of renewal, courier the duly filled and signed confirmation page to the below address: Assistant Secretary (Scholarship), CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110 092.
Frequently Asked Questions
I Am The Only Girl In My Family, But I Have A Younger Brother. Can I Apply To CBSE Single Girl Child Scheme?
No, in case of having siblings, you will not be able to use this scheme. The scholarship scheme clearly specifies that only those girl children can apply whose parents have a single girl child in their family.
How To Get A Valid Cheque If I Receive A Cheque From CBSE With An Expiry Date Of Today Only?
Generally, CBSE sends cheques through its partner banks well in advance. However, under the above circumstances, you can send this cheque to a CBSE scholarship branch to receive a valid cheque.
What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Application?
The rejection may be due to the Application not being in proper format and non enclosure of relevant documents.
What Is The Definition Of SGC (Single Girl Child) Applicant?
Single Girl child means a girl who is the only child of their parents and there is no brother or sisters.
I Am Single Girl In The Family. I Have One Brother. Can I Apply For Scholarship Under Single Girl Child Scheme?
No, As per definition of Single Girl Children you will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme as single Girl child are those girl children whose parents have only one girl child and there is no other siblings.
Whether A Candidate Who Was Within 30 Years Of Age During Admission To PG Course But Has Crossed This Limit At The Time Of Application Be Eligible To Be Considered.
Yes. The candidate applying under the scheme can apply if she is below 30 years of age as on the last date of application too.
Can A Single Girl Child Pursuing Post Graduation Through Distance Mode Apply Under The Scheme?
No.
After Selection, Is The Awardee Entitled For Hostel Fee Reimbursement/ HRA Or Medical Expenses?
No. The awardee is only entitled to a scholarship amount. No HRA/contingency/hostel fee or medical expenses are admissible.
Are The Awardees Eligible For Waiver Of Tuition Fee Or Its Reimbursement?
No. Tuition fee reimbursement is not permitted. However, it is expected from the institutions where student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
Can Students Of Second Year Post Graduation Apply Under The Scheme?
No. The candidates who are pursuing first year postgraduate courses only can apply under the scheme.
Can The Awardee Avail Of Any Other Scholarship Scheme During The Tenure Of This Award?
Yes. This scheme can be availed with any other scholarship scheme as this is an incentive.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate and admission proof
- Details of bank account and fees structure
- Passport size photos and scanned signature
- Student’s ID card
- Class 11th mark sheet for scholarship renewal
- Bank account linked aadhaar card, bank passbook, and canceled cheque.
- Finally, an affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper from the girl or her parents duly attested by the gazette officer SDM or first-class magistrate, not below the rank of tehsildar. They must mention that the girl child belongs to a specific family.