Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields

This Scheme seeks to give assistance to young artists of outstanding promise for advanced training within India in the field of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dance, Theatre, Visual art, Mime Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts and Light Classical Music.

Ministry of Culture, Government of India invited applications from Indian Nationals for the Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields of India. Eligible candidates may apply online through the authorized website of Ministry of Culture, www.indiaculture.nic.in.

Last Date for receipt of Application : 31/10/2009

Total Number of Scholarships: 400

Subjects/Fields in which Scholarships Can be Awarded:

Indian Classical Music - Classical Hindustani Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Classical Carnatic Music (Vocal & Instrumental etc.)
Indian Classical Dance/ Music - Bharatnatyam, Gaudiya Nritya, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Odissi Dance/ Music, Manipuri Dance/ Music, Thangta, Kathakali, Chhau Dance/Music, Sattriya dance.
Theatre - Any specialized aspect of theatre art, including acting , direction etc. but excluding playwriting and research.
Visual Arts - Graphics, Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Pottery & Ceramics etc.
Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts - Puppetry, Mime, Folk Theatre, Folk dances, Folk Songs, Folk Music etc.
Light Classical Music
1. Thumri, Dadra, Tappa,Qawali, Ghazal,
2. Light Classical music based on Carnatic Style etc.
3. Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, Atulprasad

Duration and Terms of Scholarship:
The duration of scholarship will be two years.

The nature of training will be determined in each case after taking into consideration the previous training and background of the scholar. Normally, it will be in the nature of advance training under a Guru/ Master or in a recognized institution.

The Scholar will be required to rigorous training. Such a training will include minimum of three hours a day for practice alone apart from the time spent for acquiring knowledge of the theory of the subject/field concerned and also an appreciation of the related disciplines.

Each scholar will be paid Rs. 5000/- per month for a period of two years to cover his/ her living expenses on travelling, books, art material or other equipment and tuition or training charges, if any.

Eligibility Conditions:

Candidates should be Indian Nationals
Candidates should have an adequate general education to pursue their training effectively
Candidates must give evidence of their desire to make the pursuit of their training effectively
As the scholarships are meant for advanced training and not for beginners, candidates must have already acquired a degree of proficiency in the chosen field.
The candidate should have undergone a minimum of 5 years training with their Guru/Institutes. The Certificate to this effect in Part II of the Proforma duly signed by the present Guru / Institute and former Guru/ Institute (if any) should be submitted along with the application
Candidates should have an adequate knowledge in the connected arts/ disciplines.
The candidate's age should not be less than 18 years and not more than 25 years as on 1st April of the year in which the application is being made. Age relaxation is not permissible.

For More Details, Contact:
Ministry of Culture,
Room No. 321-‘C’ Wing,
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi

Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artists in India

Scheme for Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields

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