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Are you a Goan student passionate about art and culture? Do you dream of taking your skills to the next level by studying outside Goa or even abroad? The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, has a scheme designed just for you!

What Is This Scheme?

This scheme is all about empowering young artists and cultural enthusiasts from Goa. It provides financial help to students who want to get basic or advanced training in various art forms like music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, or photography. The goal is to give these talents a chance to learn from renowned teachers and artists outside Goa, helping them reach their full potential.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is for Goan students who are keen on deepening their knowledge and skills in visual and performing arts. If you meet the specific eligibility criteria, including age, residency, and educational goals, you can apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Art and culture are vital parts of our heritage. This scheme recognizes that sometimes, the best learning opportunities are available beyond the state's borders. By providing financial assistance, it ensures that Goan youth can access world-class training, nurture their talents, and bring back valuable knowledge and experience to enrich Goa's cultural landscape.

Objective

This scheme by the Goa government offers financial support to young Goan talents wishing to pursue advanced education in art and culture outside the state, helping them achieve excellence.

Benefits

Awards:• First Place: ₹5,100/-• Second Place: ₹4,100/-• Third Place: ₹3,100/-

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 59)

Who Can Apply?

You must be planning to get advanced education in any field of art and culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, or photography.
The education or training you seek must be outside Goa or outside India.
You should have a good understanding of the art form you wish to study.
You must be born in Goa.
You should have lived in Goa for a significant period, or at least for the last 15 years, leading up to your application date.
You must be 35 years old or younger.
Only one student from each family can apply for this scheme in a given financial year.
Your family's annual income should not exceed the limit set by the Government from time to time.
If you are already getting any financial aid or scholarship from other government or non-government sources for the same training, the total amount from all sources must be less than the actual cost of your education.

Special Considerations

If you wish to seek basic training outside Goa in an art form that is not available within the state at all, your application may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
In rare situations, a second application from the same family might be considered if it's for a different art stream than the first applicant, based on their merit or contribution. The committee will decide on such exceptions.

How to Apply

The Directorate of Art and Culture will announce when applications are open through advertisements or press notes in local newspapers. Keep an eye out for these announcements.

While the exact process might be detailed in the advertisement, typically you will need to submit your application with all the required documents to the Directorate of Art and Culture. For specific details, please refer to the official notifications when they are released.

Official Address for Submissions:

Directorate of Art and Culture,
Government of Goa.

Always check the latest advertisements for any online application links or specific submission procedures.

Documents You Need to Submit

For Your Application:

A recent passport-sized photograph of yourself.
An attested photocopy of your Birth Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (to prove your age).
A Residence Certificate to confirm you are a resident of Goa.
A detailed report of your participation in local competitions related to the art field you want to study (if any).
A detailed report of any basic training you have already received in the field for which you are seeking advanced training.
Your family's Annual Income Certificate.
A recommendation letter from a person or institution working in the field of art and culture who can vouch for you as a deserving candidate.
If you receive any grants or scholarships from other sources, you need to provide documentation about this.
Details about the financial grants available from other bodies (if you are receiving them).

For Continuation and Proof:

An Attendance Certificate, certified by your Guru or Institutional Head. This should be submitted within one month after the specified period, unless the attendance rule doesn't apply due to regular exams.
A Passing Certificate and Mark List, if your course has regular examinations recognized by a University, Board, or Government.

FAQ’s

I'm 36 years old and want to study Art and Culture outside Goa. Can I still get financial help from this scheme?

Unfortunately, no. The scheme has an age limit, and you must be 35 years old or younger to be eligible for this assistance.

What if I'm already getting money from a private organization for my art course? What paperwork do I need?

If you're receiving aid from other sources, you'll need to submit a document that lists the details of all the financial grants you are getting from these other bodies along with your application.

Do I need to show I know something about the art form before I can apply for advanced training support?

Yes, you should have a clear understanding and outlined knowledge of the specific art form for which you are seeking education.

For how long can I receive financial assistance under this scheme for my studies?

The assistance is initially provided for three years. If you demonstrate good progress, it can be extended for another two years, making the maximum duration of support five years.

What if the art training I want outside Goa is considered basic? Can I still get help?

Yes, in special cases where a particular field of art isn't available for basic education within Goa, applications for such training outside the state might be considered.

After I get the funding, do I have to perform publicly if the Directorate asks?

Yes, you will be required to present a performance whenever the Directorate of Art and Culture formally requests it.

What proof is needed to show I meet the residency requirement for Goa when applying?

You need to prove that you were born in Goa and have been residing in Goa for at least the last 15 years up to the date you submit your application.

Can I apply for this scheme if I'm already getting a scholarship from another government or non-government body?

Yes, you can apply, but only if the total amount you receive from all sources combined is less than the actual cost of your education.

My brother/sister is already getting help from this scheme. Can I also apply this year?

Generally, only one student from a single family is eligible to receive assistance under this scheme in any given financial year.

If my course has regular exams, do I still need to maintain 75% attendance?

No, the 75% attendance rule does not apply if your course has regular examinations recognized by a University, Board, or Government.

What kind of education outside Goa or India qualifies for this financial help?

You must be seeking advanced education in fields of art and culture, such as music, dance, or fine arts, outside of Goa or outside of India.

What is the minimum attendance I need to keep to ensure I don't have to pay back the scholarship money?

You must maintain 75% attendance for the entire course duration or for one year of the course, whichever is shorter. This condition is waived if the course has regular examinations.

Do I have to attend the training full-time, or can I also apply if I'm studying part-time?

You can attend the training on either a full-time or a part-time basis; both are acceptable under this scheme.

Are there any exceptions where two students from the same family can get assistance?

Yes, in rare instances, the committee may consider a second application from the same family if the training is in a different stream of art compared to the first applicant, based on merit or contribution.