CBSE Scholarships for Class 10 and 12 Students: Eligibility, Rewards & Application Process

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) offers several scholarships to provide financial aid to students enrolled in its affiliated schools, especially for board exam students. Here are some of the scholarships:

Eligibility: The candidate must be pursuing class 11 and 12 education in CBSE affiliated schools.To be eligible under the scholarship scheme, all girl students appearing for the first time must get 70 per cent or above marks in the CBSE class 10 exam. Students from families with an annual gross income of Rs 8 lakh or less are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Also, the monthly tuition fees should not exceed Rs 1,500 in class 10, there should not be an increase of more than 10 per cent in class 11 and 12. Students interested in this scholarship can submit their applications through the official website of CBSE, cbse.gov.in.

Rewards: After getting selected for the scholarship, the selected students will get an amount of Rs 500 per month.

How to Apply for CBSE Scholarships for Class 10 and 12?

• Visit the official CBSE website (www.cbse.gov.in).
• Click on the scholarship portal and select “Single Girl Child Scholarship.”
• Fill out the application form with necessary details and upload required documents (mark sheet, fee receipt, affidavit for single girl child status, etc.).
• Submit the form before the deadline.

Board’s Merit Scholarship (BMS)

Eligibility: This scholarship is for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Students must have passed class 10 or 12 examination from CBSE and secured at least 85 percent marks.

Award: The Board provides an amount of Rs 12,000 every year to the students of class 10th and 12th.

Apart from scholarships for class 10th and 12th students, CBSE also offers assistance for students who are about to take admission in college. The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (CSSS) is awarded to students who have secured more than 80 percentile in the class 12 exams of their respective boards. They must be enrolled in regular programmes (not correspondence or distance courses), belong to a family with an annual income of less than Rs 5 lakh, and must not be receiving any other scholarship or fee reimbursement. Candidates with diplomas are not eligible.

Candidates selected under the CBSE Central Sector Scholarship will be provided financial assistance of Rs 12,000 per year for the first three years. The scholarship amount will increase to Rs 20,000 per year for the fourth and fifth year.

Application Process for CBSE Scholarships

Students can make applications for CBSE scholarships using the online process by following the following steps:

1. Visit the CBSE Official Website
   
• Go to www.cbse.gov.in and click on the scholarship section.
2. Choose the Relevant Scholarship Scheme
   
• Choose the particular scholarship that you are eligible for (e.g., Single Girl Child Scholarship, Udaan Scheme, etc.).
3. Fill Out the Online Application Form
   
• Give details like name, roll number, school details, and academic records.
4. Upload Required Documents
   
• Supporting documents can be mark sheets, proof of income, Aadhaar card, disability certificate (if required), and fee receipts.
5. Submit the Application
• Check the details before submission and maintain a copy of the confirmation receipt for reference.