Cultural Talent Search Scholarship 2024-25 by CCRT [Age 10-14; 650 Scholarships]: Apply by Aug 31

Applications are invited for Cultural Talent Search Scholarship 2024-25 by CCRT. The last date of application is August 31, 2024.

The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is autonomous organisation under Ministry of Culture of Government of India. The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) is one of the premier institutions working in the field of linking education with culture.

The CCRT is implementing Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme to provide facilities to outstanding talented children selected in the age group of 10 to 14 years (as per the cut off eligibility dates), studying either in recognized schools or belonging to families practicing traditional performing arts for getting specialized training in various cultural fields such as traditional forms of music, dance, drama, painting, sculpture, crafts and literary arts, laying special emphasis on rare art forms, which are in the process of becoming extinct.

The scholarship awarded under the scheme is for two years at a time which is renewable after every two years till the completion of the first university degree stage of education or up to the age of 20 years, whichever is earlier, subject to awardees maintaining satisfactory progress.

The value of scholarship is Rs.3600/- (Rupees Three Thousand Six Hundred) per year and actual tuition fee paid for the specialized training is also reimbursed up to Rs.9000/- (Rupees Nine Thousand) per year. Children whose date of birth is in between 01.07.2010 and 30.06.2014(both days inclusive) are eligible to apply for the award of scholarships for the year 2024-25.

Duly filled application form along-with relevant documents should reach CCRT.

The last date of application is August 31, 2024.

Email: ddsch[dot]ccrt[at]nic[dot]in