Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India

Young Artistes Scholarships by Government of India

Ministry of Culture Government of India operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarship to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Folks, Traditional and Indigenous Arts. Under this Scheme, 400 Scholarships are awarded every year to young artistes in the age group of 18 to 25 years (as on 1st April of the year in which application is made) who have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru / Institute.

Online applications are invited from eligible young artistes for the award of Scholarships for the year 2010 - 11. Details of the Scheme, Instructions for Applicants and the Application forms are available on the website of the Ministry - www.indiaculture.nic.in

31st December, 2010 is the last date for submission of applications Only online applications will be accepted.

For more information visit-: http://www.indiaculture.nic.in/