Scholarship
Scholarship for Fatherless Girls(SFG)
Overview
About SFG
The Scholarship for Fatherless Girls is a state cash scholarship for girls in Madhya Pradesh who have lost their fathers and are studying in government schools. It is run by the School Education Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and is meant to keep such students in school by easing the cost their families carry after losing their main earner.
The award covers girls from Class 1 through Class 12 who are enrolled in a government school in the state. It is paid once a year, and the amount is fixed in bands that rise with the class the student is in. The money reaches the student's own bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer rather than passing through the school or any intermediary.
There is no separate online form for the family to fill in. The scholarship is processed through the state's Shiksha Portal, where the school records and verifies an eligible student's details. Applicants are expected to be permanent residents of Madhya Pradesh who have passed the previous class.
Sources: myScheme – Scholarship for Fatherless Girls (Government of India) · Buddy4Study – Single Parent Scholarships (Madhya Pradesh Scholarship for Fatherless Girls)
Who runs it
Provider
School Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
State / UT Government
School Education Department · School Education Department, Government Of Madhya Pradesh
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning, Women and Child |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
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. |
What you get
Award & 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.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SFG – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.