The
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme aims at providing
facilities to outstanding young children to develop their
talents in various artistic fields. Children in the age
group of 10
to 14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging
to families practicing traditional art forms are eligible
for the scholarship.
In
1982, the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
took over the Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme from
the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in which
initially 100 talented
students in the field of arts and crafts were identified
from all parts of the country and provided with scholarship.
Considering
the vastness of this country and the talent that is available,
the scholarship was increased from 100 to 300 each year
from
1984.
The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT)
provides 500 new scholarships each year, out
of which minimum 5 seats each are reserved
for all the states and at least 3 each for
all the Union Territories. Minimum 10 scholarships
are reserved for the state of Jammu and Kashmir
also. While awarding scholarships preferences
are given to children of families practicing
traditional art forms. Special emphasis is
given to rare arts and crafts which
are
becoming
extinct..
The scholarship awarded under the Scheme is initially
for two years and 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 the awardees maintaining good progress.
BASIS
OF SELECTION :-
Children
in the age group of 10-14 years studying either
in recognized schools or belonging to families
practicing traditional, performing and other
arts are chosen for the scholarships.
The
outstanding children in various cultural fields
such as traditional forms of music, dance, drama
as well as painting, sculpture and crafts are
selected for the award of scholarships. Special
emphasis is given to rare art forms, which are
in the process of becoming extinct.
Under
the aegis of Ministry
of Culture,
Government of India
15-A, Sector - 7, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110075
