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Award Of Scholarships To Young Artists In Different Cultural Fields

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry Of Culture

This scheme supports young artists by providing scholarships to help them advance their skills in various cultural fields like music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Run by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, it aims to nurture artistic talent across the country. The scheme enables young artists to receive advanced training and financial support to pursue their passion in traditional and contemporary cultural forms.

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What You Get

  • Financial scholarship to support advanced training in cultural arts
  • Opportunity to learn from experienced masters and gurus
  • Support for young artists across music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and other cultural fields
  • Platform to develop professional artistic skills

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–25 years
  • Must be a young artist with demonstrable talent in cultural fields
  • Indian citizen
  • Passionate about pursuing training in music, dance, theatre, or other recognized cultural arts
  • Age and experience criteria may vary by cultural field and specific fellowship offered

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Educational Certificates
  3. 3. Birth Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Passport Size Photos
  6. 6. Letter of Recommendation
  7. 7. Portfolio of Work

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Culture
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–25 years
Application
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Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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