Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture
This is a national fellowship program run by the Ministry of Culture to recognize and support outstanding individuals working in the fields of culture, arts, and heritage. The scheme offers two levels of fellowships: Senior Fellowships for established cultural figures and Junior Fellowships for emerging talents. It aims to encourage excellence in Indian cultural traditions, performing arts, visual arts, and related fields across the country.
What You Get
- Monthly financial assistance to support cultural work and research
- Recognition as a fellow of the Ministry of Culture
- Platform to promote cultural contributions at national level
- Freedom to pursue cultural activities and creative work
- Access to resources and networks within the cultural community
Who Can Apply
- Age: 25–100 years
- Outstanding achievement and recognition in a field of culture or arts
- Indian citizen
- For Senior Fellowship: Established reputation and significant contribution to culture
- For Junior Fellowship: Emerging talent with promise in cultural field
- No specific age bar mentioned, but age-appropriate for career stage
- Open to practitioners of classical arts, contemporary arts, crafts, heritage conservation, and related cultural fields
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Passport
- 3. Educational Certificates
- 4. Work Portfolio
- 5. Letter of Recommendation
- 6. Bank Account Details
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Culture
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 25–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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