Scholarship for Fatherless Girls
The objective of this scheme is to support the education of girls who have lost their fathers and are studying in government schools. Under this scheme, scholarships ranging from ₹350/- to ₹450/- are provided to eligible girls from Class 1 to Class 12.
About This Scheme
The “Scholarship for Fatherless Girls” scheme was launched by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, to support the education of girls who have lost their fathers and are studying in government schools. Under this scheme, scholarships ranging from ₹350/- to ₹450/- are provided to eligible girls from Class 1 to Class 12. To be eligible, girls students should not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship and must have passed their previous class.
Benefits
Under this scheme, the scholarships will be given at the following rates:-
Class 1 to 5: ₹350/- per year
Class 6 to 8: ₹400/- per year
Class 9 to 12: ₹450/- per year
Note: The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student’s bank account.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a girl student.
The girl student should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh.
The girl student should be studying in Class 1 to 12.
The girl student should be studying at a government school in Madhya Pradesh.
The girl student who has lost her father is eligible for benefits under this scheme.
The girl student should not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship.
The girl student should have passed the previous class.
Application Process
Apply Offline
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible girl students can contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions.
Note: The student’s profile is entered on the education portal
https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/
by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, the scholarships will be given at the following rates:-
Class 1 to 5: ₹350/- per year
Class 6 to 8: ₹400/- per year
Class 9 to 12: ₹450/- per year
Note: The scholarship will be deposited directly into the student's bank account.
Application Process
Apply Offline
To avail of the benefits under this scheme, eligible girl students can contact the Principal of their respective government schools/institutions.
Note: The student's profile is entered on the education portal https://shikshaportal.mp.gov.in/
by the teacher of the educational institution as per the record/certificate provided by the student.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Scholarship for Fatherless Girls |
| Short Title | SFG |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Education & Learning, Women and Child |
| States | Madhya Pradesh |
| Gender | Female |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |