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CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025: Complete Details
CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025 : The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened the online application window for its Single Girl Child Merit Scholarship Scheme 2025. This initiative aims to encourage families to support girls’ education by providing financial assistance to meritorious single girl children. Both fresh applications and renewal requests are now being accepted on the official CBSE website cbse.gov.in. The last date to apply is October 23, 2025.
Purpose of the Scholarship
This multi-year program supports the higher education of bright single girl children, promoting gender equality and helping families overcome financial barriers.
Who Can Apply?
Fresh and renewal applications are invited for:
- Class 10 Passed in 2025: Single girl students who cleared the CBSE Class 10 exam in 2025 and are now enrolled in Class 11 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
- Class 10 Passed in 2024 (Renewal): Students already receiving the scholarship in 2024 and now studying in Class 12 can apply for renewal.
Eligibility Criteria for CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be the only child of their parents and an Indian citizen.
- Scored at least 60% marks in Class 10 CBSE board exams.
- Currently enrolled in Class 11 or 12 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
- Monthly tuition fees should not exceed ₹1,500 (with a permissible 10% annual increase).
- NRI candidates can apply if tuition fees are ₹6,000 or less per month.
Scholarship Benefits
- Award of ₹500 per month for a maximum of two years.
- The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account via ECS/NEFT.
Renewal Conditions
- Renewal is allowed if the student secures at least 50% marks in Class 11 and continues studies in a CBSE-affiliated school.
How to Apply?
- Visit cbse.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Scholarship Section and select the relevant application (Fresh or Renewal).
- Fill in accurate details, upload required documents, and submit the form online before October 23, 2025.
Key Takeaways
The CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025 is a golden opportunity for deserving students to receive financial support for their education. Parents and students are advised to read the detailed instructions on the CBSE website carefully and ensure timely application to avoid last-minute issues.
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