The “Education Development Scholarship for Single Girl Child” scheme was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh to support the education of single girl children in the state.
The objective of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible girl students who are the only child of their parents and have secured at least 60% marks in Class 10 under the Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board.
This initiative encourages the continuation of education for girl students and ensures they can complete their schooling without financial constraints.
Benefits
- ₹5,000/- per year is awarded as a scholarship.
- The amount will be directly deposited into the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a girl student.
- The applicant should be the only girl child of her parents.
- The student must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
- The girl must have scored at least 60% marks in the Class 10 exam conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board.
- The applicant should be studying in Class 11 or 12 in a recognized private school.
- The school tuition fee should be less than ₹1,500/- per month.
- The student should have passed the previous class.
Additional Conditions:
- For Government Employees’ Daughters: A certificate from the head of the office confirming the applicant as the only child or an attested copy of the family list in the ration card is required.
- For Non-Government Employees’ Daughters: An affidavit from a notary confirming the applicant is the only child or an attested copy of the ration card is required.
Application Process
Offline Mode
- Eligible students should contact the Principal of their school/institution for application.
- The school teacher will enter the student’s details on the Education Portal of Madhya Pradesh: Shiksha Portal.
- The application should be submitted along with the required documents to the school administration.
Documents Required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Aadhaar Card
- Domicile Certificate of Madhya Pradesh
- Single Child Certificate (Government certificate or Notary affidavit)
- Ration Card
- Mark sheet of Class 10 / 11
- Samagra ID
- Bank Passbook
- Any other document as required by the school administration
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for the scholarship?
The scholarship is for single girl children of parents residing in Madhya Pradesh who have scored at least 60% in Class 10.
Q: How much is the scholarship amount?
Each eligible student receives ₹5,000 per year.
Q: How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account.
Q: Can students from any school apply?
No, the student must be studying in a recognized private school with a tuition fee below ₹1,500 per month.
Q: What is the required percentage of marks in the Class 10 exam?
The student must have scored at least 60% marks in the Class 10 examination.
Q: Can students from government schools apply?
No, this scholarship is only for students studying in private schools.
Q: How often is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship is awarded once per year.
Q: How can students apply for the scholarship?
Students should contact their school principal and apply through the Madhya Pradesh Shiksha Portal.