The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the start of the Single Girl Child Scholarship for the academic year 2023, as well as the renewal of the Single Girl Child Scholarship for the academic year 2022 (Renewal 2023). Eligible candidates are invited to apply for this scholarship program exclusively through the official website from September 19, 2023 to October 18, 2023. CBSE will not accept offline applications or hard copies of documents.

Candidates must be single girl child students of Indian nationality enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools to be eligible for this scholarship. They must have received at least 60% in the first five subjects in their Class 10 exams. NRI applicants studying in CBSE-affiliated schools may also apply, but they will not be eligible for tuition fees in excess of Rs 6,000 per month.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be currently enrolled in CBSE-affiliated schools in Class 11 and 12. The monthly tuition fee for Class 10 should not exceed Rs 1,500, and fees for Classes 11 and 12 should not increase by more than 10%.

The CBSE will review and renew the scholarship after one year, but only for students who achieve a minimum of 50% in Class 11 and are promoted to Class 12.

Furthermore, the board has directed affiliated schools to verify student application forms for the Girl Child Scholarship. The verification process will occur on the official website from September 25 to October 25, 2023.

This scholarship program, launched by CBSE in 2006, aims to empower and support single girl children in their educational pursuits.