The Central Board of Secondary education (CBSE) has invited online applications for the Single girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025. This scheme is designed to encourage and support meritorious girl students who are the only child of their parents and are currently studying in Classes 11 and 12 after passing Class 10 from a CBSE-affiliated school.
👧 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
The scholarship is exclusively for girls who fulfill the following conditions:
Must be the only girl child of her parents.
Should have passed Class 10 in 2025 from a CBSE school with a minimum of 60% marks.
Currently pursuing studies in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
Must be a regular student and not availing any other scholarship from CBSE.
💰 Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive ₹500 per month for two years.
The scholarship will be provided for Class 11 and 12 studies only.
The amount will be directly credited to the student’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Students who meet the eligibility conditions can apply through the official CBSE website. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Visit the CBSE official website: cbse.gov.in.
Go to the Scholarship Portal.
Select the option for Single girl Child Merit Scholarship 2025.
Fill out the online application form with the required details.
Upload the necessary documents such as:
Proof of being the only girl child (affidavit, birth certificate, etc.)
Class 10 mark sheet
Aadhar-linked bank details
Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
Last date to apply online: October 23, 2025
Verification of applications by schools: up to October 30, 2025
Final list of selected candidates will be published on the CBSE website in November 2025.
📌 Why This Scholarship Matters
This initiative aims to:
Promote girls’ education in India.
Provide financial support to families with a single girl child.
Encourage meritorious students to continue their studies without financial burden.
✨ With the deadline approaching soon, eligible students are advised to apply at the earliest to avail the benefits of this scholarship.
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