CBSE has opened the applications for the Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme 2024 for all girl students up to the 10th class. The intended purpose of this scholarship program is to make the Single Girl Children have the financial needs met for their education. Fellowship: Meritorious candidates can now apply for this service that even assists qualified students for Classes 11 and 12 education.
For admission, it requires at least 60 per cent marks in the CBSE board in Class 10 examination and basically, only girl child in the family. The programme also includes the provision for limiting the tuition fee to ₹ 1,500/- per month for class 10 and an annual increase by 10 %. However, for the students of NRI, it is revealed that the maximum fee that they can charge is ₹ 6000 per month. Both online and paper applications were available starting from November 10, 2024 and all students should apply not later than 23 December 2024.
SY 2021-2022 renewal applications are also available for students who already used the grant in the prior academic year, 2023. As for the applicants, they are encouraged to fill in the online form and scan and upload all documents at the official website of CBSE, cbse.gov.in. The given scholarship shows that CBSE is promoting girl child education and equal opportunities for them. All the entries should be confirmed to be eligible before the due date for the promotion or contest.
Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Scholarship Amount | ₹500 per month |
| Eligibility Criteria |
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| Fee Limit for Class 10 | ₹1,500 per month (with an annual 10% increase) |
| Fee Limit for NRI Students | ₹6,000 per month for NRI students |
| Required Documents |
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| Application Start Date | November 2024 |
| Application Deadline | December 23, 2024 |
| Renewal Option | Available for students who received the scholarship in 2023 |
| Website | https://cbse.gov.in |
Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme : Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | November 2024 |
| Application Deadline | December 23, 2024 |
| Correction Window for Applications | October 8, 2024 – November 27, 2024 |
These are dates that are very essential especially to students applying for scholarship and therefore all applications should be in together with all the relevant documents attached before the given dates. In case of any corrections on the application, the above mentioned correction window can be used.
How To Apply for a Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme?
Follow the below mentioned simple steps to apply for Single Child Girl Merit Scholarship:
Visit the Official i.e. cbse.gov.in.
Create an Account or Log In: New users, therefore, must first register an account. If you have one already, the management needs you to sign in to start filling the application.
Select the Scholarship Application: Navigate to the scholarships and choose a new or renewal for Single Girl Child Scholarship X-2024.
Fill in the Application Form: You have to input the missing information into the application form, along with basic personal details, academic record and other contact information.
Upload Required Documents: Please make sure all the following documents to be submitted for upload:
- Your Class 10 mark sheet.
- Aadhaar number which has linkage with bank account details.
- Bank account statement or any photocopy of the first page of the passbook or canceled cheque.
Submit the Application: After filling all the fields and uploading necessary documents, read the data provided in the form thoroughly, and submit the form online.
Check for Updates: When you have submitted the application always check for further information in your email or CBSE account regarding the application.
CBSE Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship FAQs
1. What is the Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme?
Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme is an introduction taken by the CBSE for those meriting girl students who are the only child of their parents. It helps them in education in Classes 11 and 12.
2. Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
The only girl in the family or the only girl among siblings.
Class 10 student with a minimum 60% marks.
Regular student in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE affiliated school.
3. How much scholarship will I receive?
Selected candidates will receive ₹500 per month as part of the scholarship.
4. What are the fee limits for the scholarship?
In this manner, the fee for the academic year shall not be over fifteen hundred rupees per month, extra ten percent half yearly. Further, for students coming from different parts of the world, particularly from different countries as a part of Non Residential Indian (NRI, successful candidates will be expected to pay the fee of no more than 6000 INR per month.
