CBSE invites applications for single girl child merit scholarship scheme, details inside | Education

Students can submit their online applications on the official website at cbse.gov.in for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2024 Scheme, i.e. passed Class X in 2024 from CBSE and studying in Class XI from the CBSE affiliated Schools. Students who want to renew their scholarships too can submit their online applications.

About the scholarship scheme:

The board aims to provide scholarships to meritorious female students who are the only children of their parents and have passed the CBSE Class X examination with 70% or more marks and are continuing their further school education in Class XI and Class XII.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• All Single Girl Students, who have secured 70% 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. 2,500/- per month during the academic year, are eligible to apply.
• The tuition fee in classes XI & XII should not be more than Rs. 3,000/- per month.
• NRI applicants of the Board are also eligible for the award. The tuition fee for the NRIs should be a maximum of Rs. 6,000/- per month.
• Students with gross parental/family income up to Rs. 8 lakh per annum are eligible for scholarships under the scheme.

Details regarding renewal:

Students who have secured the scholarship can also renew it after a year ( after the completion of class XI) and the candidate also secures 70% or more marks in aggregate in the exam.

Scholarship amount:

Students who are selected for the scholarship will receive an amount of ₹1000/- per month

For more information, visit the official website.

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