CBSE25
The CBSE Scholarship Scheme 2025 is a merit-based initiative by the Central Board of Secondary Education to provide financial aid to meritorious students across India. The scheme mainly targets girls (through the Single Girl Child Scholarship) and Class 12 pass-outs continuing higher education (through the Merit Scholarship). It promotes educational continuation and reduces the burden of school/college fees for deserving students.
Amount: ₹500
Deadline: 2025-09-30
Award:
Eligibility: Must be a girl and the only child of the family Must have passed Class 10 in 2025 with at least 60%
Organization: External
₹500 per month for girls under the Single Girl Child Scheme (for Class 11 and 12)
Variable financial support for Class 12 students based on merit
Funds are transferred directly to student’s bank account
Helps reduce education costs during senior school or higher studies
For girls who are the only child in the family and have passed Class 10 with 60% or above marks
For students who have passed Class 12 with high marks and are pursuing higher education
Must be from a CBSE-affiliated school
Scholarship is open to all states across India
Go to https://cbse.gov.in
Click on “Scholarship Schemes” under the Main Website section
Choose your scholarship: Single Girl Child or Merit
Click “Apply Online”
Register using your CBSE Roll Number and Date of Birth
Fill out the online form carefully
Upload required documents (marksheet, proof, ID, bank details, etc.)
Submit the form and download the confirmation page