CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child
Scholarship of ₹1,000 per month for two years (₹24,000 total) to support meritorious single girl children studying in Classes 11 and 12 at CBSE-affiliated.
About this scheme
The CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child provides ₹1,000 per month for two years (₹24,000 total) to meritorious girls who are the only girl child of their parents, studying in Classes XI and XII at CBSE-affiliated schools. The scheme is implemented by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) with the objective of encouraging parents to educate their sole girl child through higher secondary level. Eligibility requires a minimum of 70% marks in Class 10 and family income below ₹8 lakh per annum. School tuition fees must be within the limits prescribed by CBSE. The scholarship is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's bank account.
Eligibility
- Only girl child: The applicant must be the only girl child of her parents, studying in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school
- Academic performance: Must have scored at least 70% marks in Class 10
- Family income: Family income must be under ₹8 Lakh per annum
- School tuition fees: School tuition fees must be within the prescribed limits
Benefits
- Scholarship of ₹1,000 per month for two years
- Total assistance of ₹24,000 across Classes 11 and 12
Required documents
- CBSE Class X Mark Sheet/Certificate
- Admission Proof for Class XI
- Single Girl Child Affidavit/Declaration
- Passport-size Photograph
- Bank Account Details
- Aadhaar Card or Identity Proof
- School Verification Certificate
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