CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship

The CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child gives ₹1,000 a month to girls who are the only child of their parents and scored 70% or more in the CBSE Class 10 exam, for their Class 11 and 12 studies.

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What is this scholarship?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) rewards parents who support their only daughter's education. Every single girl child who meets the conditions gets the scholarship. There is no fixed number of awards.

Benefits

• ₹1,000 per month during Class 11 and Class 12 (up to two years).
• You can also keep other fee concessions from your school or other organisations.

Who can apply?

• A girl who is the only child of her parents. Twins or triplets who are all girls are also treated as single girl children.
• Passed the CBSE Class 10 exam with 70% or more marks.
• Studying Class 11 and 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school.
• Tuition fee: not more than ₹2,500 per month in Class 10, and not more than ₹3,000 per month in Class 11 and 12 (₹6,000 for NRI students).
• Gross family income up to ₹8 lakh per year.
• Indian nationals (NRI students of CBSE can apply).

Renewal for Class 12

To continue in Class 12, the student must be promoted with 70% or more marks in Class 11 and apply for renewal. Good conduct and regular attendance are required. Changing school or stream needs CBSE's approval.

How to apply

1. Watch for the CBSE notice. Applications usually open a few months after the Class 10 results.
2. Apply online on the CBSE scholarship page.
3. Upload the affidavit that she is the only child (in the format CBSE gives), the fee certificate, income details and bank details.
4. The school verifies the application.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• CBSE: Guidelines for Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship (PDF)
• CBSE Scholarships page