SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (G.C.S.S) 2020: Download Application Form: This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to girl children of economically weak families to help them continue their school education. Girl students studying in Class I to X can apply for this scheme. They must have secured at least 60% marks in their previous class and the combined monthly income of their parents must be less than Rs 15,000.
SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme 2020 – Highlight
Provider Detail: Science Olympiad Foundation
Eligibility: Girls of Class I to X
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Award Details: Rs 5,000
Application Timeline: Between April and October (tentative)
Application Mode: Apply through respective schools
About the Program
Science Olympiad Foundation invites applications for SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (G.C.S.S.) 2020-21 from the girl students of Class 1 to 10. This scholarship aims to financially assist the girl children of economically weak families so that they can continue their school education. On the basis of recommendations given by the schools across India, about 300 needy girl children will be supported with INR 5,000 each.
SOF Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (G.C.S.S) 2020-21 Deadline
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a girl child studying in Class 1 to 10
- Have secured at least 60% marks in the previous class of study
- Have parents’ combined monthly income of less than INR 15,000
Note: School may send a proposal recommending a girl child for consideration of GCSS.
INR 5,000 each will be given to 300 selected girl children across India.
Copy of previous year report card duly signed by the Principal of the recommending school
How can you apply?
The application for this scholarship is to be made by the schools. The schools will send a proposal, duly signed by the Head Master/Head Mistress/ Principal to recommend a girl child for this scholarship at the National Office of Science Olympiad Foundation. The schools can download the nomination form from the official website.
Important Dates
Application deadline – 31st October 2020
Selection Criteria
The Selection Committee of SOF will evaluate all recommendations sent by the schools. A final list of deserving candidates will be prepared and they will be informed individually through respective schools.
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- A cheque of INR 5,000 in favour of the selected student will be sent to her school address.
- Marks criteria can be waived off for physically disabled girl child.
- Each school may recommend only one girl child.