The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially extended the deadline for submitting applications for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025. This scholarship aims to promote the education of meritorious single girl students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across India.

The extension provides additional time for students who could not complete their applications earlier due to technical or documentation delays.

🔹 About the Scholarship

The CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship Scheme is a government-backed initiative that encourages the education of single girl children by providing financial support for their studies. The scholarship is applicable for girls who have passed Class 10 from CBSE schools and are continuing their education in Class 11 and 12.

This scholarship not only helps reduce the financial burden on families but also promotes gender equality and access to quality education for all.

🔹 New Deadline for Application

According to the latest announcement, the last date to apply online for the Single Girl Child Scholarship has been extended.

Previous deadline: [Earlier Date]

New extended deadline: [Updated Date, as per official notice]

Students and schools are advised to submit their applications before the new closing date to avoid last-minute issues.

🔹 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

The student must be a single girl child of her parents.

She must have passed Class 10 CBSE Board Examination with at least 60% marks.

The student should be studying in Class 11 or 12 in a CBSE-affiliated school.

Tuition fees charged by the school should not exceed ₹1,500 per month during the academic year.

🔹 Scholarship Benefits

Selected students will receive a scholarship of ₹500 per month.

The scholarship is granted for two years (Class 11 and Class 12), subject to satisfactory performance and attendance.

Renewal of the scholarship is available for students promoted to Class 12.

🔹 How to Apply Online

Visit the official CBSE website – https://www.cbse.gov.in

Click on the link for “Single Girl Child Scholarship 2025” under the scholarship section.

Register using your roll number and other required details.

Fill out the online form with accurate information.

Upload necessary documents (mark sheet, affidavit, school certificate, etc.).

Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Students must ensure that the school principal verifies and forwards the application online before the deadline.

🔹 Important Documents Required

Recent passport-size photograph

Class 10 CBSE mark sheet

Aadhaar card or any valid ID proof

Proof of single girl child (affidavit)

School verification certificate