The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) provides various scholarships and financial aid to help students continue their studies after Class 10 and Class 12. These programs aim to support deserving students and promote academic success, especially for girls.
One key program is the Single Girl Child (SGC) Merit Scholarship Scheme, which promotes girls’ education and rewards outstanding academic performance.
Students who qualify can apply for this financial support through the scholarship section on the official CBSE website.
CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship
The Single Girl Child Scholarship is for female students who are the only child in their family and have passed the Class 10 board exam in 2025.
To qualify, applicants should be studying in Class 11 at a CBSE-affiliated school. This scheme encourages families to support girls’ education and helps students continue through higher secondary school.
If twins or multiple girls are born at the same time, each girl is still eligible as a single girl child under this scheme.
Scholarship Amount and Duration
Selected students get a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 to help with academic expenses during Classes 11 and 12.
The scholarship lasts up to two years as long as the student meets the academic requirements. Payments are sent directly to the student’s bank account via ECS or NEFT.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must meet these requirements to apply for the scholarship:
- Must be an Indian national
- Must have scored at least 70 percent marks in the Class 10 CBSE board examination
- Must be studying in Class 11 and continuing into Class 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school
- Must be a single girl child in the family
The scheme also has income limits. Students from families earning up to ₹8 lakh per year can apply.
Also, the tuition fees must fall within these limits:
- Up to ₹2,500 per month in Class 10
- Up to ₹3,000 per month in Classes 11 and 12
- For NRI students, up to ₹6,000 per month
Parents need to submit an income declaration on a notarised non-judicial stamp paper when applying.
Renewal of Scholarship
Students who got the scholarship last year can apply to renew it after finishing Class 11.
Renewal is only granted if the student:
- Secures at least 70 percent marks in Class 11, and
- Is promoted to Class 12.
Application Process
Students interested in applying must submit their application online through the official CBSE scholarship portal.
When applying, students need to upload these documents:
- Verified fee receipt
- School verification by the principal
- Income declaration documents
Schools must verify the details in the application before submitting it.
CBSE scholarship programs help talented students continue their education without financial worries.
By encouraging families to support girls’ education and rewarding academic achievement, the programme aims to promote equal access to education and help students pursue their future goals.
For more information, check the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship official page: www.cbse.gov.in/cbsenew/scholar.html
