Who is eligible for annual scholarship scheme?

All unmarried girls within the age of 13-18 years and Enrolled in classes VIII-XII in government recognised regular or equivalent open school or equivalent vocational/technical training course.

Who is eligible for one-time grant?

All unmarried girls who have turned 18 on or after 1st April 2013, are enrolled in and regularly attending an institution of education or vocational/technical or sports training or are inmates of J. J. Home

What documents have to be produced?

• Declarations (by applicant/inmate of J.J. Home or their parent/guardian) of being unmarried, family income being less than Rs 1,20,000/- (signed by appropriate authority)
• Declaration of both parents being deceased by guardian or applicant, if applicable (signed by appropriate authority)
• Proof of age (declaration signed by Head teacher or Superintendent of J.J. Home or Birth certificate if available)
• Proof of being enrolled in institution (declaration signed by Head of the institution or Superintendent of J.J. Home)
• Disability Certificate if applicable
• Photograph

Who are the appropriate certifying authority?

Undertakings or declarations made by the applicant or applicant's parents/guardians may be certified by any of the following:

• Group A Officer of State Government or the Government of India who is either posted in the area, or is a resident of the area of residence of the applicant
• Member of Parliament, Member of Legislature of the area of residence of the applicant
• Councilor of ward of municipal areas, Gram Panchayat Pradhan of the area of residence of the applicant

Where are the application forms available? Where do we submit the form? Do we have to submit hard copy of the documents?

The application forms for annual scholarship and one-time grant are available at nearest secondary/higher secondary schools and JJ Homes (only for the inmates). Applicants will submit the applications at the school or in case of inmates of J.J. Homes, to the superintendent.

Who will help applicants in filling up the application forms and opening of the bank accounts?

The head teachers of the nearest secondary/higher secondary schools will help applicants in the process and facilitate opening of the bank account. The banks have been directed to open the accounts in a camp mode and will go the school for the same. Forms for account opening will be filled up and submitted at school along with Kanyashree application forms.

What is Annual Scholarship?

Scholarship amount of Rs 500 will be provided to girl children annually fulfilling the criteria mentioned below:

Eligibility Criteria		Means of Verification
1	Age	Between 13 and 18 years of age	Copy of Birth Certificate issued by Municipal or Panchayat authorities and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
			OR Certificate of age issued by the Head of  Institution of Education or Training where the girl is enrolled
2	Marital Status	Unmarried	Declaration by applicant’s parent / guardian and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
3	Education	Enrolled in classes VIII-XII in government recognised regular or equivalent open school or equivalent vocational/technical training course	Certificate of enrolment and attendance by Head of Institution of Education or Training
4	Family Income	Is less than or equal to Rs. 1,20,000/- per annum Family income conditionality to be waived if one or more of the following is true:	For Self-employed parents / guardians: A declaration by the parents / guardian stating definite income from all sources, attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities For Employed parents/guardians: copy  of Income certificate furnished by employer, attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		a) girl is physically handicapped	For waiver in case the girl is physically handicapped: Copy of Certificate of Disability furnished by appropriate authority and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		b) both parents are deceased	For waiver in case both parents of the girl are deceased: Declaration by guardian and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		c) The applicant’s daughter / ward is already a recipient of the scholarship, and is applying for a renewal of the benefit.	For waiver in case of renewal: Declaration by parent / guardian and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities

What is One Time Grant?

A scholarship of Rs. 25,000/- is provided one-time to girl child fulfilling the below criteria :

Eligibility Criteria		Means of Verification
1	Age	The girl has reached the age of 18	Copy of Birth Certificate issued by Municipal or Panchayat authorities and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
			OR Certificate of age issued by the Head of  Institution of Education or Training or Institution of Higher Education where the girl is enrolled
2	Marital Status	The girl was unmarried on attaining the age of 18	Declaration by applicant and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
3	Occupation	Is enrolled in and regularly attending an Institution of Education or Training/Sports  or a Institution of Higher Education Or is an inmate in a J. J.  Home	Certificate of enrolment and attendance by Head of Institution
4	Family Income	Is less than or equal to Rs. 1,20,000/- per annum Family income conditionality to be waived if one or more of the following is true:	For Self-employed parents / guardians: A declaration by the parents / guardian stating definite income from all sources, attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities For Employed parents/guardians: Copy of Income certificate furnished by employer, attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		a) girl is physically handicapped	For waiver in case the girl is physically handicapped: Copy of Certificate of Disability furnished by appropriate authority and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		b) both parents are deceased	For waiver in case both parents of the girl are deceased: Declaration by guardian and attested by the Appropriate Certifying Authorities
		c) The applicant is an inmate in a J. J. Home	For waiver in case the applicant is an inmate in a J.J. Home : Statement by Superintendent of the Home

For those applicants who do not have bank accounts do they have to open one?

Yes, banks will contact the schools to open an account for the applicants in camp mode.

How will the successful applicants get the scholarship money?

The scholarship money will be sent directly to the bank account mentioned. The beneficiary will receive an SMS alert on the contact number provided in the application form.

Can applicants track the status of their application?

Yes, the status of the application can be tracked online with the unique application id.

What are Forms-K1 and K2?

• Form K1 is the application form for Annual Scholarship and will be available at schools.
• Form K2 is applicable for One Time Grant for girls born on or after 01.04.1995 and will be available at schools.