About the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child:
- It was launched by the Ministry of Education.
- The scheme is aimed at recognising the efforts of parents in promoting education among girls and providing encouragement to meritorious students.
- The objective of the scheme is to provide scholarships to meritorious single girl students who are the only children of their parents, have passed the CBSE Class X Examination with 60% or more marks, and are continuing their further school education in Classes XI and XII.
- It provides financial aid every month to the selected students, so they can continue their higher education.
- Eligibility Criteria:
- The applicant should be the single girl child of her family.
- The applicant should have secured 60% or more marks in the CBSE Class 10th Examination and be studying Class 11th and 12th in school (affiliated with CBSE).
- The tuition fee should not be more than ₹1,500/- per month during the academic year. In the next two years, the total enhancement in tuition fees in such a school shall not be more than 10% of the tuition fee charged.
- The applicant must be an Indian National.
- The student must continue her school studies in Classes 11th and 12th.
- Applicants who have the status of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) are also eligible to apply. The tuition fee for the NRIs has been decided maximum of Rs. 6,000/- per month.
- Benefits:
- The scholarship offers a maximum of Rs. 500 per month.
- The amount is payable for a maximum period of two year Payment will be made through ECS/NEFT.
- The scholarship is eligible for renewal annually upon successful completion of class XI, contingent upon the scholar's achievement of 50% or more aggregate marks in the exam determining promotion to the next class.
- Renewal or continuation of the scholarship requires the prior approval of the Board if the scholar discontinues the current course of study or changes schools.
- Satisfactory conduct and regular attendance are necessary for maintaining the scholarship.
