Sarkari Yojana
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
About CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
Launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and carried out by the Central Board of Secondary Education, the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child (SGC) is designed to keep meritorious only-daughters in the education system and reward their academic drive. Under the scheme, single girl students pursuing classes 11th and 12th receive financial support, provided they scored well in their class 10th board exam and remain enrolled in a CBSE-affiliated school.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Central Board Of Secondary Education
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
She must be the single girl child of…
She must be the single girl child of her parents.
She must have scored 70% or more in…
She must have scored 70% or more in the CBSE class 10th board examination.
She must currently be studying in class 11…
She must currently be studying in class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
Her monthly tuition fee in class 10th must…
Her monthly tuition fee in class 10th must not have exceeded ₹2,500.
Her monthly tuition fee in classes 11th and…
Her monthly tuition fee in classes 11th and 12th must not exceed ₹3,000.
Her family's combined gross annual income must not…
Her family's combined gross annual income must not be more than ₹8,00,000.
She must hold Indian nationality
She must hold Indian nationality.
She must remain enrolled through both class 11th…
She must remain enrolled through both class 11th and 12th to keep the benefit.
Where multiple girls are born together, such as…
Where multiple girls are born together, such as twins, each is treated as a single girl child for this scheme.
NRI applicants may also apply, provided their monthly…
NRI applicants may also apply, provided their monthly tuition fee does not exceed ₹6,000.
Benefits Provided
CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance
A stipend of ₹1,000 is credited every month…
A stipend of ₹1,000 is credited every month to the student for up to 2 years, covering classes 11th and 12th Mode of Disbursement
Funds are sent directly via ECS (Electronic Clearing…
Funds are sent directly via ECS (Electronic Clearing Service) or NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) Validity
The scholarship runs until class 12th is completed…
The scholarship runs until class 12th is completed (a maximum of 2 years), and continuation depends on meeting renewal conditions
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photo along with a scanned signature
A passport-size photo along with a scanned signature
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Proof of admission
Proof of admission
School-issued student ID card
School-issued student ID card
Class 10th mark sheet
Class 10th mark sheet
Class 11th mark sheet (only for renewal applications)
Class 11th mark sheet (only for renewal applications)
Bank account details, linked to Aadhaar
Bank account details, linked to Aadhaar
Fee receipt attested by the school principal
Fee receipt attested by the school principal
An income self-declaration affidavit by the parent on…
An income self-declaration affidavit by the parent on ₹50 stamp paper, attested by a Gazetted Officer, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or First-Class Magistrate
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the official CBSE website
Go to the official CBSE website.
Select either 'New user Registration' or 'Renewal', depending…
Select either 'New user Registration' or 'Renewal', depending on your case.
Go through the on-screen instructions and press 'Continue'
Go through the on-screen instructions and press 'Continue'. Then enter the roll number and date of birth exactly as shown on the class 10 mark sheet, and click 'Continue' again.
Print the undertaking found in the 'Guidelines' document,…
Print the undertaking found in the 'Guidelines' document, fill it in, attach a photo, and get it attested by the school. Prepare the affidavit as described in the same 'Guidelines'.
Scan both the undertaking and the affidavit, saving…
Scan both the undertaking and the affidavit, saving each as a PDF no larger than 1 MB, making sure every page is included.
Choose 'Upload Document' to submit both files, then…
Choose 'Upload Document' to submit both files, then print the confirmation page that appears.
Please Note
Please Note: The confirmation page only appears once the application succeeds. For renewals, courier the signed confirmation page to: Assistant Secretary (Scholarship), CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2 Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi - 110 092.
NOTE:
The school must verify the applicant's submission.
The applicant is expected to maintain good conduct and regular attendance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.