The CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child 2025, initiated by the Ministry of Education and implemented by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), aims to promote education among girl students and recognize the efforts of parents to support their daughters’ education. This scheme provides financial assistance of ₹500 per month for single girl children who have excelled in their Class 10 CBSE exams and are continuing their studies in Class 11 and 12.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Launched by: Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Implemented by: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
• Target Group: Single Girl Child students studying in Classes 11 and 12
• Scholarship Amount: ₹500 per month
• Scholarship Duration: Maximum 2 years (Class 11 and Class 12)
• Mode of Disbursement: Directly via ECS/NEFT to the student’s bank account
• Application Mode: Online via https://www.cbse.gov.in
Benefits
• ₹500 per month scholarship for a maximum period of two years
• Direct credit to the student’s bank account via NEFT/ECS
• Encourages parents to educate their daughters and empowers meritorious girl students
• Helps students cover tuition fees and academic expenses during senior secondary education
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be the only girl child of her parents (single girl child)
• Must have secured 60% or more marks in the CBSE Class 10th Examination
• Must be studying in Class 11 and 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school
• Tuition fee should not exceed ₹1,500 per month during the academic year (for Indian applicants)
• For NRI applicants, tuition fee must not exceed ₹6,000 per month
• Applicant must be an Indian National
• Students must continue schooling without a gap for two years
Exclusions
• Students with siblings (brothers or sisters) are not eligible
• Students enrolled in schools not affiliated with CBSE are ineligible
• Tuition fee exceeding the prescribed limit disqualifies eligibility
• Students pursuing other courses or non-regular education are not eligible
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Visit the official website: https://www.cbse.gov.in
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Click on “New user Registration” (for fresh applications) or “Renewal” (for second-year scholarship)
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Fill in the registration form using:
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Class 10 Roll Number
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Date of Birth (as per the Class 10 marksheet)
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Print the undertaking form and affidavit available in the guidelines section
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Fill out and get the undertaking attested by the school
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Prepare an affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper attested by a First-Class Magistrate/SDM/Tehsildar
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Scan and upload all documents (PDF format, file size ≤ 1 MB)
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Submit the application and print the confirmation page
Documents Required
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate and Admission Proof
• Details of Bank Account (passbook copy, IFSC, MICR code)
• Student’s ID card
• Passport-size Photograph and scanned signature
• Class 11 Marksheet (for scholarship renewal)
• Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
• Affidavit on ₹50 stamp paper, signed by parents/guardian confirming Single Girl Child status
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- I Am The Only Girl In My Family, But I Have A Younger Brother. Can I Apply To CBSE Single Girl Child Scheme?
No, in case of having siblings, you will not be able to use this scheme. The scholarship scheme clearly specifies that only those girl children can apply whose parents have a single girl child in their family. - How To Get A Valid Cheque If I Receive A Cheque From CBSE With An Expiry Date Of Today Only?
Generally, CBSE sends cheques through its partner banks well in advance. However, under the above circumstances, you can send this cheque to a CBSE scholarship branch to receive a valid cheque. - What Are The Reasons Of Rejection Of Application?
The rejection may be due to the Application not being in proper format and non enclosure of relevant documents. - What Is The Definition Of SGC (Single Girl Child) Applicant?
Single Girl child means a girl who is the only child of their parents and there is no brother or sisters. - I Am Single Girl In The Family. I Have One Brother. Can I Apply For Scholarship Under Single Girl Child Scheme?
No, As per definition of Single Girl Children you will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme as single Girl child are those girl children whose parents have only one girl child and there is no other siblings. - Whether A Candidate Who Was Within 30 Years Of Age During Admission To PG Course But Has Crossed This Limit At The Time Of Application Be Eligible To Be Considered.
Yes. The candidate applying under the scheme can apply if she is below 30 years of age as on the last date of application too. - Can A Single Girl Child Pursuing Post Graduation Through Distance Mode Apply Under The Scheme?
No. - After Selection, Is The Awardee Entitled For Hostel Fee Reimbursement/ HRA Or Medical Expenses?
No. The awardee is only entitled to a scholarship amount. No HRA/contingency/hostel fee or medical
expenses are admissible. - Are The Awardees Eligible For Waiver Of Tuition Fee Or Its Reimbursement?
No. Tuition fee reimbursement is not permitted. However, it is expected from the institutions where
student has taken admission in the first year PG course, no tuition fees will be charged by the
institute from girl students to pursue PG degree course in Universities/Colleges/Institutions. - Can Students Of Second Year Post Graduation Apply Under The Scheme?
No. The candidates who are pursuing first year postgraduate courses only can apply under the
scheme. - Can The Awardee Avail Of Any Other Scholarship Scheme During The Tenure Of This Award?
Yes. This scheme can be availed with any other scholarship scheme as this is an incentive.