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Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024

Awarded by Government of India

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary School

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to INR 3,000/-

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open to India nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any State/UT GovernmentGovernment-aided or local body schools in India

Provider

Government of India

Last Verified On

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Overview

To encourage females in the 14–18 age range to enroll in secondary school, particularly those who have completed Class VIII, and to support these girls' secondary education through the Centrally Sponsored Scheme. In May 2008, the National Scheme of Incentives to Girls for Secondary Education was introduced.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • All SC/ST girls who pass class VIII are eligible.
  • Girls should pass the class VIII examination from Kastrurba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (irrespective of whether they belong to Scheduled Castes or Tribes) and enroll for class IX in State/UT Government, Government-aided, or local body schools.
  • Girls should be below 16 years of age ( as of 31st March) on joining class IX.
  • Married girls, girls studying in private un-aided schools and enrolled in schools run by the Central Government like KVS, NVS, and CBS-affiliated Schools are not eligible.

Value of the Scholarship:

A sum of INR 3,000/- is deposited in the name of eligible girls as a fixed deposit. The girls are entitled to withdraw the sum along with interest thereon reaching 18 years of age and passing the 10th class examination.

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  • The deadline of Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 is Expired.
  • Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 is offered to High/Secondary School degree.
  • Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 is offered for Selected subjects.
  • Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 is open for: Open to India nationals.
  • Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 is offered by Government of India.
  • Incentives To Girls For Secondary Education (For SC/ST Girls) 2024 covers Partial Funding, up to INR 3,000/-.