The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently started the application process for the Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child, known as the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2023. This scholarship aims to support and encourage the education of single girl children.
In addition, the renewal portal for students who received this scholarship in 2022 has also been opened. Below, we have provided detailed information on this scholarship opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Students should be the only girl child in their families.
- Students must have successfully cleared Class 10 with a minimum of 60% from a CBSE-affiliated school.
- Students should currently be studying in Class 11 at the same CBSE-affiliated school.
Application Process
To apply for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Visit the official CBSE website at – cbse.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Single Girl Child Scholarship X-2023 REG’ option.
Step 3: Proceed by selecting either ‘fresh’ or ‘renewal’ applications.
Step 4: Click on the appropriate link for ‘SGC-X fresh application’ or ‘renewal.’
Step 5: Complete the application form and upload the required documents along with it.
Step 6: Submit the Single Girl Child Scholarship application and remember to download the form for future reference.
Scholarship Benefits
Under the Single Girl Child scholarship scheme, eligible students will receive a monthly scholarship amount of Rs 500. The monthly tuition fee must not exceed Rs 1,500/month during Class 10. However, there is a 10% increment in the scholarship amount during both Class 11 and Class 12.
Application Deadline
Interested students are advised to complete the application process by October 10, 2023. Late submissions will not be considered.
