The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the application deadline for the Single Girl Child Scholarship. Eligible students can now submit their applications or renewals online until November 20, 2025 . The official application portal is available on the CBSE website atcbse.gov.in.
This scholarship program supports meritorious single girl students. It targets those who completed Class 10 from a CBSE-affiliated school in 2025 and are currently enrolled in Class 11 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
Scholarship Overview
The CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child aims to promote education among girl students. It specifically awards those who are the only child of their parents and demonstrate academic excellence. The board seeks to encourage their continued studies by providing financial assistance.
Key Dates
The original application deadline has been revised. Both fresh applications and renewal submissions now share the same extended closing date.
| Application Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fresh Applications | November 20, 2025 |
| Scholarship Renewal | November 20, 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria for Fresh Applicants
Students applying for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship must meet specific conditions:
- The applicant must be a single girl child of her parents.
- She must have passed Class 10 from a CBSE-affiliated school in the year 2025 .
- Applicants must have scored 70% or more marks in their Class 10 board examinations.
- She must be currently studying in Class 11 at a CBSE-affiliated school.
Application Process for Fresh Candidates
New applicants should follow these steps to complete their scholarship submission:
- Visit the official CBSE website:cbse.gov.in.
- Navigate to the ‘Scholarship’ section.
- Click on the link titled ‘ Single girl child scholarship X-2025 REG ‘.
- Select ‘Fresh Application’ from the available options.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents.
- Submit the completed application form.
- Print or save the confirmation page for future reference.
Renewal Process for Existing Scholars
Students who received the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child in 2024 are eligible for renewal. The renewal process follows a similar online pathway:
- Access the official CBSE website:cbse.gov.in.
- Locate the ‘Scholarship’ section.
- Click on the ‘ Single girl child scholarship X-2025 REG ‘ link.
- Select ‘Renewal Application’ from the dropdown menu.
- Provide the required details to renew the scholarship.
- Submit the renewal application before the deadline.
- Retain the confirmation page for your records.
Required Documents
Applicants, both fresh and renewal, must ensure they have scanned copies of all required documents ready for upload. While specific documents are not detailed in the announcement, typically these include Class 10 mark sheets, a single girl child affidavit, and proof of admission to Class 11 in a CBSE school. Candidates should refer to the detailed scholarship notification on the CBSE website for a complete list of necessary submissions.
Further Information
For additional details or clarifications regarding the scholarship scheme, students and parents should visit the official CBSE website. The portal atcbse.gov.inremains the primary source for all scholarship-related information and updates.