CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child was initiated by the Ministry of Education for encouraging and supporting education among deserving single girl students. The scheme values the efforts of the parents in increasing the education of girls and attempts to provide financial assistance to the candidates who have secured 60% or more marks in the CBSE 10th Class Examination and are studying in 11th and 12th classes.
Benefits
Following are the benefits provided under this scheme:
- Scholarship Amount: ₹500 monthly.
- Duration: The scholarship will be provided for a maximum of two years.
- Payment Method: Payment will be made through ECS/NEFT.
- Tuition Fee Criteria:
The tuition fee should not exceed ₹1,500 monthly in the academic year.
Any increase in the tuition fee within the next two years should not exceed 10% of the previous year’s fee.
Eligibility
For eligibility for this scholarship, the following requirements must be met:
- Single Girl Child: The applicant must be the only girl child of her parents.
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have secured 60% or more marks in the CBSE Class 10th Examination and must be studying in Class 11th or 12th in a school affiliated to CBSE.
- Tuition Fee Parameters: The tuition fee should not exceed ₹1,500 per month for the academic year.
- Indian National: The student should be an Indian National.
- Renewal: For NRI students, the maximum allowed tuition fee is ₹6,000 per month.
- Degree and Higher Education: Students pursuing degree and higher studies are also eligible for the scholarship if they meet the parameters mentioned above.
Application Process
Online Application:
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Step 1: New User Registration or Renewal
- Visit the official CBSE website: CBSE Official Website
- Click on “New User Registration” or “Renewal”.
- Read the instructions on the website and proceed by clicking ‘Continue’.
- Fill in the required details such as Roll Number, Date of Birth (as per Class 10 mark sheet), and submit.
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Step 2: Undertaking and Affidavit
- Print the undertaking mentioned in the “Guidelines” and fill it out.
- Paste your photo on the undertaking and get it attested by your school.
- Prepare the affidavit as mentioned in the guidelines.
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Step 3: Upload Documents
- Scan the undertaking and affidavit (in PDF format, not exceeding 1 MB).
- Select “Upload Document” to upload these files.
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Step 4: Submit Application
- After uploading the documents, print the confirmation page.
- If you are renewing the application, courier the signed confirmation page to the following address:
- Assistant Secretary (Scholarship), CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi – 110 092.
Documents Required:
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate and Admission Proof
- Bank Account Details and Fee Structure
- Passport-sized Photo and Scanned Signature
- Student’s ID Card
- Class 11th Mark Sheet (for scholarship renewal)
- Bank Account Linked Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, and Canceled Cheque
- Affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper (attested by the Gazetted Officer or SDM)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the “CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child”?
This program offers single female students who have completed the CBSE Class 10th Examination with 60% or more marks financial aid of ₹500 per month and are now enrolled in Class 11th and 12th.
Q2: Who qualifies to be a scholarship applicant?
The applicant must be a single girl kid from her family, have passed the CBSE Class 10th with 60% or more marks, and be pursuing education in Class 11th or Class 12th at a CBSE-affiliated institution.
Q3: Is applying subject to an income limit?
For the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child, no particular financial cap is stated.
Q4: Could I apply even though I attend a private school?
Indeed, provided they satisfy the requirements and get admitted based on merit, students from private institutions are qualified.
Q5:Can I apply for a two-year scholarship?
Indeed, the scholarship is given for a maximum two-year term as long as you keep satisfying the eligibility requirements.
Q6: How can I follow the state of my application?
On the CBSE website’s “My Applied Scheme History” part, you may view the state of your application.
Q7: What paperwork is required for the application?
Important paperwork include your Mark Sheets, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Aadhaar Card. Please find the whole list under ” Documents Required”.
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