About
The objective of CBSE merit scholarship scheme is to provide scholarships to the meritorious Single Girl Students, who are the only child of their parents; and have passed the CBSE Class X Examination with 60% or more marks and are continuing their further school education of Class XI and XII. The scheme is aimed to recognize
the efforts of the parents in promoting education among girls and to provide encouragement to meritorious students.
Note: Single Girl child means a girl who is the only child of their parents and there is no brother or sisters.
Highlight
Country | India |
Scholarships Scheme | Single Girl Child Scholarship |
Launched Year | 2006 |
Launched by | Central Board of Secondary Education |
Eligibility | Single Girl Child 10th Passed with minimum 60% marks from CBSE Affiliated School or Institution |
Official Website | cbse.gov.in |
Eligibility criteria
The scholarship shall be given on the basis of merit list, from the result of CBSE Class X Examination. The eligibility criteria shall be as under:
All Single Girl Students, who have secured 60% or more marks in CBSE Class X Examination and are studying Class XI & XII in School (affiliated with CBSE) whose tuition fee is not more than Rs. 1,500/- p.m. during the academic year, shall be considered for the purpose. In the next two years, the total enhancement in tuition fee
in such school shall not be more than 10% of the tuition fee charged.
The scholarship shall be awarded to Indian Nationals only.
The student must continue her school studies in Class XI and XII in school.
Candidate who have passed CBSE Class X Examination in 2019 will be considered.
A Scholar under the scheme while availing scholarship can enjoy other concession(s) given by the school in which she is studying other organization(s).