CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child 2025 — Eligibility, Amount, How to Apply

About This Scholarship

CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child promotes education of the girl child. It is awarded to meritorious single girl children (students who are the only child in their family) who have passed Class 10 CBSE Board with 60% marks and enrolled in Class 11 in a CBSE school.

Renewal: Renewable for entire senior secondary schooling (Class 11–12)

Eligibility Criteria

Level of Study

Class 11 (continuing to Class 12 in CBSE school)

Minimum Marks

60% in CBSE Class 10

Gender

female

Must be the only child in the family (single girl child)
Enrolled in CBSE-affiliated school
Indian national

Benefits & Amount

✓₹500/month for Class 11 and Class 12

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply on CBSE portal

Apply on scholarships.cbse.gov.in within the application window.

2

School verification

CBSE school principal verifies single girl child status.

Documents Required

CBSE Class 10 marksheet (60% min)
Single girl child affidavit from parents (notarised)
Admission proof for Class 11
Bank passbook
Aadhaar

Frequently Asked Questions

Can twins apply?

Yes. If twins are both girls, each can individually apply as the scholarship applies per-student.

CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child

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CBSE Merit Scholarship for Single Girl Child

About This Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Benefits & Amount

How to Apply — Step by Step

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply Now

Quick Info

Important Dates