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CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child

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Who can applyAge: 14 to 18 years. Family income: Up to Rs. 8 lakh a year. Gender: Female
ProviderDepartment of School Education and Literacy
How to applyOnline
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Contents of this entry
  1. Overview
  2. Eligibility
  3. Award value in detail
  4. Documents
  5. Application steps
  6. Questions and answers

Overview

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child

The scheme aims to promote girls’ education and provide Rs. 1,000 per month to meritorious single girl students studying in classes 11th and 12th.

The “CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child (SGC)” scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and implemented by the Central Board of Secondary Education. The scheme aims to promote education among single girl children and encourage meritorious students to continue their studies. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to single girl students studying in classes 11th and 12th. It supports students who have demonstrated academic excellence in class 10th examinations and are enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools.

Eligibility

Age
14 to 18 years
Family income
Up to Rs. 8 lakh a year
Gender
Female

Conditions in the official listing

  1. The applicant should be a single girl child of her parents.
  2. The applicant should have secured 70% or more marks in CBSE class 10th examination.
  3. The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school.
  4. The applicant should have a tuition fee not exceeding Rs. 2,500 per month in class 10th.
  5. The applicant should have a tuition fee not exceeding Rs. 3,000 per month in classes 11th and 12th.
  6. The applicant should have gross parental/family income not exceeding Rs. 8,00,000 per annum.
  7. The applicant should be an Indian National.
  8. The applicant should continue her studies in classes 11th and 12th.
  9. All children born together (such as twins) are considered a single girl child.
  10. NRI students are eligible and their tuition fee should not exceed Rs. 6,000 per month.

Who cannot apply

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Award value in detail

Financial Assistance

  • Rs. 1,000 per month per student provided for a maximum period of 2 years (classes 11th and 12th)

Mode of Disbursement

  • Direct transfer through ECS (Electronic Clearing Service) / NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)

Validity

  • Up to completion of class 12 (maximum 2 years), subject to renewal conditions

Documents

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Application steps

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  1. The interested applicant visits the CBSE official website.
  2. Click on ‘New user Registration’ or ‘Renewal’.
  3. 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’.
  4. 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’.
  5. 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.
  6. Finally, select ‘Upload Document’ to upload both of these documents. After that, print the confirmation page.
  7. Please Note: Only in case of a 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.

NOTE:

  • The applicant’s application must be verified by the school.
  • The applicant must maintain good conduct and regular attendance.

Questions and answers

Who can apply for this scholarship?

Single girl students studying in classes 11th and 12th in CBSE-affiliated schools can apply.

What is the minimum marks requirement?

The applicant must have secured at least 70% marks in the CBSE Class 10th examination.

What is the scholarship amount?

The scholarship amount is Rs. 1,000 per month.

What is the duration of the scholarship?

The scholarship is provided for a maximum period of 2 years covering classes 11th and 12th.

Is there any income limit?

Yes, the applicant’s family income must not exceed Rs. 8,00,000 per annum.

Is the scholarship renewable?

Yes, it is renewable subject to securing 70% marks in class 11th and promotion to class 12th.

Can NRI students apply?

Yes, NRI students can apply if their tuition fee does not exceed Rs. 6,000 per month.

What is the tuition fee limit?

The tuition fee should not exceed Rs. 2,500 per month in class 10th and Rs. 3,000 per month in classes 11th and 12th.

How is the scholarship paid?

The scholarship is paid directly to the bank account through ECS or NEFT.

Can twins apply under this scheme?

Yes, twins are treated as a single girl child and are eligible.

Is school verification required?

Yes, the application must be verified by the applicant’s school.

What happens if marks fall below 70% in Class 11th?

The scholarship will not be renewed if the applicant scores below 70%.

Can a student change school?

Yes, but only with prior approval from CBSE.

What if the application is not verified?

The application will be rejected if it is not verified by the school.

Can a cancelled scholarship be restored?

No, once cancelled, the scholarship cannot be reinstated.

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