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CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry of Education

The CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child is run by the Ministry of Education to support meritorious girls who are the only child of their parents. The scheme recognizes academic excellence and encourages girls to continue their education in Classes 11 and 12. This is a central government scheme available across all states of India.

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What You Get

  • Financial assistance to support education expenses
  • Recognition of academic merit and achievement
  • Encouragement to pursue higher secondary education
  • Support for talented single girl children from all economic backgrounds

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Female only
  • Age: 12–100 years
  • Girl student must be the only child of her parents
  • Must have passed CBSE Class 10th examination
  • Must have scored 60% or more marks in Class 10th
  • Must be currently studying in Class 11th or 12th
  • Must be enrolled in a CBSE-affiliated school

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Class 10th Mark Sheet
  3. 3. CBSE School Registration Certificate
  4. 4. Birth Certificate
  5. 5. Bank Account Details
  6. 6. Parent's Identity Proof

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Education
Target Gender
Female
Age Group
12–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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