CBSE Invites Applications for Single Girl Child Scholarships

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CBSE has opened applications for two merit scholarship schemes for single girl children, with a deadline of December 23, 2024, offering financial assistance for Class 11 and 12 students.

CBSE Invites Applications for Single Girl Child Scholarships

Overview of Scholarship Schemes:

  • The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has opened online applications for two merit scholarship schemes.
  • Deadline for submission is December 23, 2024.
  • The scholarships are for single girl children who passed Class 10 from CBSE-affiliated schools and are now studying in Class 11.

Types of Scholarships Offered:

  • Single Girl Child Scholarship X 2024 Scheme: For new applicants who passed Class 10 in 2024 and are currently in Class 11.
  • Single Girl Child Scholarship X 2023 (Renewal 2024) Scheme: For students who were awarded the scholarship in 2023 and wish to renew it for the next year.

How to Apply:

  • Step 1: Visit the official CBSE website (cbse.nic.in).
  • Step 2: Click on “Single Girl Child Scholarship X-2024 REG”
  • Step 3: Choose the application type (fresh or renewal).
  • Step 4: Fill in the application form, upload required documents, and submit.
  • Step 5: Download the submitted form for future reference.
  • Scholarship Benefits: Students receive Rs 500 per month, with tuition fees not exceeding Rs 1,500 for Class 10, with a 10% fee enhancement for Class 11 and Class 12.

Key Facts about  Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE):

  • History: Established in 1929, reconstituted as CBSE in
  • Functions: Affiliation of schools, conducting Class 10 & 12 exams, curriculum development, and academic support.
  • Reach: Over 24,000 schools in India and 25 countries.
  • Curriculum: Focuses on holistic education, offers diverse subjects, including vocational and skill-based ones.
  • Assessment: Annual exams with Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system.
  • Initiatives: Digital adoption, skill education, environmental awareness, and global collaboration.
  • Challenges: Equitable education, technological integration, student stress.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times