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D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme

The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan history, culture, arts, social studies etc. Three fellowships shall be awarded.

💰Eligible scholars for the junior category shall be awarded a fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. | - Eligible scholars for senior & post-doctoral categories shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis. | - However, the applicant who undertakes to complete the research work on a full-time basis may be awarded the scholarship upto ₹ 30,000/- per month. In such cases, the research period shall be as decided by the selection committee. | Number of Fellowships | A maximum of one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year. | NOTE: The amount of fellowship shall be assessed on the recommendation of the selection committee after the submission of his/her project.

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Education Assistance - Folk Artist

The "Education Assistance - Folk Artist" scheme was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme provides financial assistance for the education of children of registered folk artistes.

💰Financial Assistance for the children of registered folk artistes | - Girl and Boy children studying 10th - ₹1,000/- | - Girl children studying 11th - ₹1,000/- | - Girl and Boy children studying 12th - ₹1,500/- | - Regular Degree Course with Hostel facility - ₹3,250/- | - Regular Post Graduate Course with Hostel facility - ₹5,000/- | - Professional Degree Course with Hostel facility - ₹6,000/- | - Professional PG Course with Hostel facility - ₹10,000/- | - ITI or Polytechnic Course with Hostel Facility - ₹2,200/-

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Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants Of National/ International Events

The scheme of "Free Education for Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National/ International Events" is introduced by UGC, to provide financial assistance to the medal winners\ elite sports persons studying in universities/colleges leading to all the full-time regular courses.

💰Medals at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries) | Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or | other professional courses (): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual. | Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual | Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms | Kit: ₹ 15000 per annum | Participations at Olympics, World Championship (more than 20 countries); Medal at Common Wealth, Asian, Afro-Asian Games | Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or | other professional courses (): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual. | Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual | Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms | Kit: ₹15000 per annum | Participation at World Championship (less than 20 countries), CommonWealth, Asian, and Afro-Asian, Games; Medal at Asian Championship (excluding Asian games) | Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil: ₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or | other professional courses (): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual. | Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual | Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms | Kit: ₹ 10000 per annum | Participation at Asian Championship, World university games; Medal at SAF Games | Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: Actual; PG: Actual; Diploma: Actual; PG Degree: Actual; M. Phil:₹7500/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: As per with JRF scale (UGC); MBA or | other professional courses (): ₹ 7500/- per month + Actual. | Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual | Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms | Kit: ₹7500 per annum | Participation at SAF Games; Medal at National level Competitions | Tuition Fee and Other Funds: Bachelor's degree: 75% of Actual; PG: 75% of Actual; Diploma: 75% of Actual; PG Degree: 75% of Actual; M. Phil: ₹ 5000/- per month + Actual; Ph.D.: Rs. 7500/- per month + Actual; MBA or other professional courses (): ₹. 5000/- per month + Actual. | Hostel Facilities (Boarding and Lodging): Actual | Allowances for special courses abroad: As per Govt of India’s norms | Kit:*** ₹ 6000 per annum | (i) The pattern of assistance will be as per the chart mentioned above depending upon the level of performance of the concerned sportsperson. | (ii) The financial assistance depending upon the eligibility will be reimbursed by the UGC to the university concerned. The university will be responsible for submitting all relevant documents as per the guidelines and the proformas of the scheme. | (iii) For the loss of the classes of the concerned sports persons because of their engagement in sporting activity, the university concerned will make special efforts in terms of completion of syllabus and attendance.

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Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level (Sainik Welfare)

"Grant to Meritorious Wards of ESM in Sports: National / International Level" is a Welfare Scheme by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. The meritorious wards of the ESM are provided grants for their achievements in sports at national and international levels. The application is offline.

💰Grant of ₹50,000/- for achievements in sports at the international level. | - Grant of ₹30,000/- for achievements in sports at the national level. | - The amount is credited to the beneficiary’s Bank Account through RTGS/ NEFT.

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Internship Policy Of Indian Council For Cultural Relations (ICCR)

ICCR provides an excellent opportunity for budding scholars to familiarise themselves with the role of soft power in foreign policy formulation in the Govt of India. These ‘Interns’ would be expected to supplement the process of analysis in various fields (creative writing, cultural mapping, etc).

💰Honorarium | An honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per month will be paid to each intern. | Air Fare | The cost of one-time to and fro air travel is subject to a ceiling of the prevailing economy class airfare between the State capital and Delhi, from the domicile State or from the college/ university of the selected candidates will be provided. | NOTE: The interns would be responsible for their board and lodging in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmadabad and Hyderabad. | Logistics Support | Necessary logistic support will be provided to the intern taking into account the functional requirements. | Certificate | Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internships and on submission of their Report/ Paper and its evaluation by the Head of the concerned Division.

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Madhya Pradesh Non-Government Institution Grant Scheme

The scheme aims to support non-government cultural institutions by providing financial grants for cultural activities, training, equipment, and events.

💰Types of Financial Assistance | Maintenance Grant | - Provided for training activities and art performances. | - Annual recurring grant. | - Maximum assistance up to 90% of the approved project or activity cost. | Equipment Grant | - Provided for the purchase of books, musical instruments, audio-visual equipment, electrical equipment, furniture, cameras, record players, and workshop tools. | - Non-recurring grant. | - Maximum assistance up to 90% of the actual expenditure. | Camp and Event Grant | - Provided for training camps, cultural camps, and special cultural or literary events. | - Maximum assistance up to 90% of the proposed total expenditure.

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Orientation Courses in Dramatics

The "Orientation Courses in Dramatics" scheme by the Tiatr Academy of Goa aims to improve the quality of tiatr performances. It offers preliminary training and workshops in various aspects of dramatics, such as script writing and acting, to individuals and existing tiatr artistes.

💰• Training and Skill Enhancement: The scheme provides orientation courses and workshops in various aspects of dramatics, including script writing, lyrics composition, direction, acting, stage setting, stage craft, background music, light effects, costumes, make-up, and the history of tiatr. These courses and workshops are intended to help tiatr artistes improve the standard and quality of tiatr performances. | • Expert Instruction: Workshops are conducted by graduates of the National School of Drama or Kala Academy School of Drama, with tiatr-specific aspects handled by personnel involved in the field of tiatr, to ensure high-quality and relevant training for participants.

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Promotion of Tiatr Through Academic Activities

The scheme aims to foster interest in Tiatr among students and enthusiasts through academic activities like talks, symposia, seminars, and workshops. It covers activity expenditures, honorarium for resource persons, and provides materials, benefiting educational institutions and individuals.

💰• Awareness Creation: Awareness about Tiatr, its song, and music will be created through academic activities such as talks, symposia, seminars, and workshops. | • Resource Person Honorarium: Resource persons will be paid an honorarium, as fixed by the Tiatr Academy of Goa, for every session, with the amount dependent upon the distance from their residence to the venue. | • Expenditure Coverage: The Tiatr Academy of Goa will cover the expenditure incurred on Resource Persons, refreshments, and food (lunch or dinner) served to participants. Additionally, any other miscellaneous expenditure made in organizing the activity by an institution or individual by way of collaboration will be taken care of by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. | • Provision of Materials: The Tiatr Academy of Goa will provide essential materials, including a backdrop, certificates for the participants, and stationery. | • Documentation Coverage: The Tiatr Academy of Goa will document the Symposia, Seminar, or Workshop, and the expenditure incurred on this documentation will be borne by the Tiatr Academy of Goa. | Conditions | _Prior approval will be required from the Tiatr Academy of Goa before finalizing the resource persons, if the activity is organized in collaboration with others._ | _The cost of refreshments or food to be served must be verified and approved by the Tiatr Academy of Goa before finalization._ | _The scheme will be implemented strictly on a ‘First Come First Serve’ basis._ | _Applications will be considered, and benefits disbursed as per the availability of funds._

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Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa In Any Field Of Art And Culture

The scheme aims to encourage young talents in Goa to achieve the highest possible standard in fields of Art and Culture by providing financial support for training outside the State. Assistance is provided to eligible students for basic or advanced education in art.

💰Financial Assistance | - Financial assistance is given to acquire basic or advanced education in any field of Art and Culture (like music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, photography, etc.) at State, National, and International levels. | - Maximum assistance up to ₹1,20,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside Goa or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less. | - Maximum assistance up to ₹3,00,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside India or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less. | Disbursement | - The committee may scrutinize and decide upon the quantum of assistance, from case to case, depending upon the nature of training, reputation of the Institution/Guru, and eligibility of the applicant. | - The assistance shall be disbursed by the Director of Art and Culture only after obtaining Government approval for the names selected by the Sub-Committee. | Conditions | - The student shall undergo training on full time or part time basis. | - The student must maintain 75 % attendance for the total course period or for one year period of the course (whichever is less). This shall not be applicable where there are regular examinations recognized by the University or Board or Government. | - The student can apply for assistance for a maximum of five years (initially for three years and upon review if showing progress, extended for two years). | - A review report of the student shall be taken every six months. | - The student shall be bound to present performance as and when asked by the Directorate of Art and Culture. | - The scholarship amount shall be recovered if the student fails to maintain 75% attendance (where applicable). | - The amount shall be recovered from the student if the course is not completed.

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Sports Scholarship (UG) - Uttarakhand

The scheme aims to provide monthly financial assistance of ₹800/- in the form of scholarships to undergraduate students who excel in sports.

💰Rate of Scholarship: ₹800/- per month.

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Tagore National Fellowship for Cultural Research

The Scheme has been introduced to invigorate and revitalize the various institutions under the Ministry of Culture and other identified cultural institutions in the country, by encouraging Fellows/academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest.

💰Honorarium: | - A Tagore National Fellow who is from a University, College, Research Institute, or Government setup in India would be entitled to the same pay, including grade pay, etc., which he/she would have drawn had he/she continued in his/her parent organization. Essential or mandatory contributions of the employer to Provident Fund etc. would be paid by the parent organizations as would have been paid by them had he/she continued in his/her parent organization. | - A Fellow from abroad or from a set-up other than University, College, Research Institute or Government service, or who has retired from active service and/or is on pension, would be entitled to a fixed honorarium of ₹80,000/- per month. | - No payment of honorarium would normally be made to a Fellow receiving full funding from other sources up to the level of the honorarium, but such Fellow will, however, receive a Contingency Grant, other allowances, and facilities, as decided by the NSC. | Contingency Grant: | - In case of foreign and Indian research fellows residing or serving abroad and having been selected as Tagore Fellows under Non-MoC institutions, to and fro economy class airfare from their country of residence will be provided/reimbursed by the Ministry once during the course of the Fellowship. | - Similarly, all fellows under Non-MoC institutions who take up the Fellowship under the Scheme will be reimbursed, on an ‘actual’ basis, contingent expenses for making academic trips, engaging research assistants, etc. up to a maximum ceiling of ₹2.50 lakhs per annum, during the tenure of Fellowship subject to verification of requisite bills by the Nodal Institutions. | Note: For Fellows selected under MoC Institutions, the expenditure in this regard will be borne by the concerned MoC Institution from the grant-in-aid received by them from their administrative Division of the Ministry. | Accommodation: | - A Fellow who is not a bona-fide resident of the place of the Participating Institution to which he has proposed to be affiliated and who intends to take up rented accommodation in the city of the desired Institution will be required to indicate this fact at the time of applying for Fellowship. | - The selected Fellow will be entitled to receive a House Rent Allowance of up to 30% of the honorarium. However, with respect to Fellows from Universities, colleges, Research institutes, or Government setups HRA will be paid by the Parent Organization as per entitlement. | - The MoC Institutions will bear the expenditure in this regard from the grant-in-aid received by them from their administrative Division of the Ministry. | - In respect of Non-MoC Institutions, the Ministry of Culture will reimburse the House Rent Allowance directly to Fellows on submission of rent receipts (in original) to the Participating Institutions who will verify and forward the same to the Ministry for reimbursement. | Settling Allowance: | - A Fellow from outstation will be given, if required, a lump sum grant of ₹1.00 lakh as settling allowance for packing/transportation, etc., of his personal belongings from the old station to the new station of his stay during the tenure of Fellowship, if he moves station or otherwise transports books and academic effects. | - Allowance of an equal amount will also be given at the conclusion of the Fellowship for moving out of station. On a case-to-case basis, economy airfare from his/her place/country of residence will be provided/reimbursed upon joining and at the conclusion of the Fellowship. In this regard, Non-MoC Institutions will bear the expenditure and thereafter seek reimbursement from the Ministry after submission of certified copies of Bills along with justification. | Support to Fellows: | - Infrastructural support will be provided by the Nodal Institution to the Fellows to enable them to conduct their research. This may include the provision of a computer with peripherals and connectivity, working space in the institution’s premises, providing a congenial atmosphere to carry out research, etc. Other facilities, like appropriate seating arrangements, library facilities, etc., will also be made available. | - One important advantage of this scheme will be the access of the Fellows to national institutions for study and avail original and rare research material. In respect of foreign fellows engaged under this scheme, necessary political/security clearances from the concerned Ministries/Departments shall be obtained by the Ministry of Culture. | - Encouragement and financial support may also be given to enable the Fellows to present papers at conferences hosted by the concerned institution or other related organizations and institutions, which will be met out/reimbursed, on an ‘actuals’ basis, with a ceiling of ₹1.00 lakh per annum, provided adequate academic interaction is arranged

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Tagore National Scholarship for Cultural Research

The Scheme has been introduced to invigorate and revitalize the various institutions under the Ministry of Culture and other identified cultural institutions in the country, by encouraging Scholars/academicians to affiliate themselves with these institutions to work on projects of mutual interest.

💰Honorarium: | - The scholarship honorarium will be ₹50,000/- per month. However, if the scholar is from a University, College, Research Institute, or Government set-up in India, he/she would be entitled to the same pay, including grade pay, etc., which he/she would have drawn had he/she continued in his/her parent organization. | Note: Essential or mandatory contribution of the employer to Provident Fund etc. would be paid by the parent organizations had he/she continued in his/her parent organization. | Contingency Grant: | - In case of scholars selected as Tagore Scholars under Non-MoC institutions, will also be paid a contingency grant by the Ministry on an ‘actuals basis’ up to a maximum ceiling of ₹10,000 per month and such other allowances/benefits provided in this scheme, and to the extent, as may be specifically decided in each case by the ILSCC/NSC (within the limits applicable in the case of Tagore National Fellows), depending on the nature and the duration of the project subject to the verification of the bills by the Nodal Institutions. | Note: For scholars selected under MoC Institutions, the expenditure in this regard will be borne by the concerned MoC Institution from the grant-in-aid received by them from their administrative Division of the Ministry. | Accommodation: | - A Scholar who is not a bona-fide resident of the place of the Participating Institution to which he has proposed to be affiliated and who intends to take up rented accommodation in the city of the desired Institution will be required to indicate this fact at the time of applying for Scholarship. | - The selected Scholar will be entitled to receive a House Rent Allowance of up to 30% of the honorarium. However, with respect to Scholars from University, College, Research Institute or Government set up, HRA will be paid by the Parent Organization as per entitlement. | - MoC Institutions will bear the expenditure in this regard from the grant-in-aid received by them from their administrative Division of the Ministry. | - In respect of Non-MoC Institutions, the Ministry of Culture will reimburse the House Rent Allowance directly to Scholars on submission of rent receipts (in original) to the Participating Institutions who will verify and forward the same to the Ministry for reimbursement. | Settling Allowance: | - A Scholar from outstation will be given, if required, a lump sum grant of ₹1.00 lakh as settling allowance for packing/transportation, etc., of his personal belongings from the old station to the new station of his stay during the tenure of the Scholarship, if he moves station or otherwise transports books and academic effects. | - Allowance of an equal amount will also be given at the conclusion of the Scholarship for moving out of station. On a case-to-case basis, economy airfare from his/her place/country of residence will be provided/reimbursed upon joining and on the conclusion of the Scholarship. | - In this regard, Non-MoC Institutions will bear the expenditure and thereafter seek reimbursement from the Ministry after submission of certified copies of Bills along with justification. | - Intimation in advance is also required to be given to the Ministry by the Non-MoC Institutions. MoC Institutions will bear the expenditure in this regard from the grant-in-aid received by them from their administrative Division of the Ministry. | Support to Scholars: | - Infrastructural support will be provided by the Nodal Institution to the Scholars to enable them to conduct their research. This may include the provision of a computer with peripherals and connectivity, working space in the institution’s premises, providing a congenial atmosphere to carry out research, etc. Other facilities, like appropriate seating arrangements, library facilities, etc., will also be made available. | - One important advantage of this scheme will be the access of the Scholars to national institutions for study and avail original and rare research material. In respect of foreign Scholars engaged under this scheme, necessary political/security clearances from the concerned Ministries/Departments shall be obtained by the Ministry of Culture. | - Encouragement and financial support may also be given to enable the Scholars to present papers at conferences hosted by the concerned institution or other related organizations and institutions, which will be met out/reimbursed, on an ‘actuals’ basis, with a ceiling of ₹1.00 lakh per annum, provided adequate academic interaction is arranged.

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Tiatr Research Scholarship Program

The scheme aims to encourage college and university students to undertake research in Tiatr, its song, and music. It provides scholarships and publication opportunities for research work, targeting students pursuing Graduation, Post-Graduation, and PhD studies.

💰Scholarship Amount | The amount of each scholarship will be decided by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) from time to time. | Publication of Research Work | The research work of the students will be printed by Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in book form after approval by the Recommendation Board. | Copies of Published Work | Each student concerned will receive 100 copies of their printed research work in addition to the scholarship amount. | Number of Scholarships | TAG will offer scholarships in three categories every year: | ◦ PhD: 1 scholarship | ◦ Post-Graduation: 3 scholarships | ◦ Graduation: 6 scholarships | _Scholarships will be for every academic year._ | _A scholarship will be given only once in a particular category; however, the same applicant is free to apply for other categories in subsequent academic years._