Applications are invited for SOF Girl Child Scholarship 2023-24. The last date of application is December 31, 2023.

About the Organization

Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) is an educational organization popularizing academic competition and assisting development of competitive spirit among school children.

SOF was established by leading academicians, scientists and media personalities with the aim of promoting Science, Mathematics, Computer Education, English, Social Studies, General Knowledge and professional courses. Science Olympiad Foundation has been striving for over 25 years to promote scientific attitude and temperament through innovative activities and use of IT in learning process that involve school students across the globe. 

Scholarship Details

SOF is pleased to launch the Girl Child Scholarship Scheme (SOF GCSS) 2023-24.

SOF GCSS aims to provide financial assistance to girls from the economically weaker section, to enable them continue their school education. Upto 300 needy girls will be provided with an education scholarship amounting to Rs. 5000/- each for their education for a full year.

Girls will be selected from nominations received from schools in India. 

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Salient Features

  • The CGSS is an annual scholarship covering one academic year of a girl child.
  • Under CGSS, 300 deserving girl children will be selected from across India. 
  • The selection of the GCSS students will be done from recommendations sent by schools.
  • Each selected girl will be awarded a scholarship of ₹5000 to support her school education.
  • The GCSS amount will be released by 31st March, 2024. 
  • The scholarship amount will be deposited in the selected student’s Bank account as per details provided above. 

Eligibility

  • The girl being nominated must be studying in the recommending school in India in class One to class Ten. 
  • She should have scored at least aggregate 60% marks or equivalent grade in previous class.
  • The school should send a copy of her previous year’s report card duly certified by the Principal to SOF along with the GCSS application form. The marks criteria may be waived off for a child with major physical disability. 
  • Child’s parents’ combined monthly income should be less than ₹15000. All proposals received will be evaluated by a Committee set up by SOF. Qualifiers of GCSS will be notified individually and through respective schools. 

Criteria for Selection

  • School may send a proposal recommending a girl child for consideration for GCSS. 
  • Each school may recommend only one girl child. 
  • Recommendation should be signed by the school Principal/Headmaster/Headmistress only. 

How to Apply?

Interested students can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is December 31, 2023.

Contact

Email: info[at]sofworld[dot]org

Click here to view the official notification for SOF Girl Child Scholarship 2023-24.

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