Introduced by the government of Madhya Pradesh’s School Education Department, the “Scholarship for Fatherless Girls” offers financial assistance to girls bereaved of dads. With scholarships to qualified females attending government schools from Class 1 to Class 12, this program seeks to promote education among underprivileged groups. The program guarantees that their intellectual path is not hampered by financial restrictions.
Benefits
Scholarship amounts are provided as follows:
- Class 1 to 5: ₹350/- per year
- Class 6 to 8: ₹400/- per year
- Class 9 to 12: ₹450/- per year
Note: The scholarship will be directly transferred to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility Criteria
- Gender & Status:
- The applicant must be a girl student who has lost her father.
- Residency:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- Educational Requirements:
- The applicant should be studying in Class 1 to 12.
- The applicant must be enrolled in a government school in Madhya Pradesh.
- The student must have passed the previous class.
- Scholarship Restrictions:
- The applicant should not be receiving any other scholarship from the government or other sources.
Application Process
Offline Process:
- Contact School Authorities:
- Eligible students should approach the Principal of their respective government schools.
- Document Submission:
- Provide all the required documents (listed below) to the school authorities.
- Profile Entry in Education Portal:
- The school authorities will upload the student’s details to the Madhya Pradesh Education Portal:
https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in
- The school authorities will upload the student’s details to the Madhya Pradesh Education Portal:
- Verification & Approval:
- The submitted documents will be verified by the school before final approval and disbursement.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Death Certificate of the father
- Previous Year Passing Certificate/Marksheet
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook (account in the student’s name)
- Any other documents as required by the school authorities
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who qualifies to submit a scholarship application?
Madhya Pradesh citizens, girls who have lost their dads, attend government schools from Class 1 to Class 12, and have passed their prior class. - How is the scholarship funds distributed?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) allows the sum to be straight sent to the student’s bank account. - Are students already getting other scholarships able to apply for this program?
No, students qualified for other scholarship programs are not eligible for this one. - How would qualified applicants for the scholarship apply?
Students should get in touch with the Principal of their government institution. Their information will be posted by the school on the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal. - Should a student just lose her father, may she qualify for this scholarship?
Indeed, if the student satisfies other qualifying requirements and turns in the death certificate. - Are students attending private institutions eligible for this scholarship program?
This program is exclusively for Madhya Pradesh government school kids.