Scholarships to Young Artists 2011 @ Ministry of Culture, for Indian students-Music

Description: Ministry of Culture, Govt of India offers schemes for Scholarships to Young Artists in Different Cultural Fields. (1) Indian Classical Music
Classical Hindustani Music (Vocal and Instrumental ) Classical Carnatic Music (Vocal & Instrumental etc.)
(2)Indian Classical Dance/ Music
Bharatnatyam, Gaudiya Nritya, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Odissi Dance/ Music, Manipuri Dance/ Music, Thangta, Kathakali, Chhau Dance/ Music, Sattriya dance.
(3) Theatre
Any specialized aspect of theatre art, including acting , direction etc. but excluding playwriting and research.
(4) Visual Arts
Graphics, Sculpture, Painting, Photography, Pottery & Ceramics etc.
(5) Folk , Traditional and Indigenous Arts
Puppetry, Mime, Folk Theatre, Folk dances, Folk Songs, Folk Music etc.( An indicative list can be seen at para X-note)
(6) Light Classical Music
(a) Thumri, Dadra, Tappa,Qawali, Ghazal,
(b) Light Classical music based on Carnatic Style etc.
(c) Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, Atulprasad
Total Scholarships :400
Duration of Scholarship: 2 Years
Stipend:Each scholar will be paid Rs. 5000/- per month
Eligibility:(a) Candidates should be Indian Nationals;
(b) Candidates should have an adequate general education to pursue their training effectively;
(c) Candidates must give evidence of their desire to make the pursuit of their training effectively;
(d) 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.
(e) 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;
(f) Candidates should have an adequate knowledge in the connected arts/ disciplines.

(g) 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.
Deadline:31-12-2010
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