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Govt scholarships for budding artistes

June 06, 2007 10:58 IST
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What: Ministry of Culture has invited applications for award of scholarships to young artistes for the year 2007-2008.

Details

~ Under this scheme, a total of 400 scholarships will be awarded to young artistes in different cultural fields namely

  • Indian Classical Music
  • Indian Classical Dance
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts
  • Folk / Traditional and Indigenous Arts

Are you eligible?

  • You should be between the ages of 18 to 25 as on April 1, 2007
  • You should have undergone a minimum of five years training with gurus or institutes

Important date(s)

The last date for submission of applications is June 30.

How to apply

Please type out and complete your application in accordance with the format given in www.indiaculture.nic.in and send it to the following address:

Section Officer
S&F Section
Department of Culture
Room No 333
'c'-Wing
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi -- 110001

Web site: www.indiaculture.nic.in

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