Applications open for scholarships for Diplomas and Degrees in Performing Arts and Fine Arts in Indi

• For classical music, classical dance, painting

 Applications are hereby invited for the award of scholarships for Diploma/Degree in Performing Arts and Fine Arts (Classical Music, Classical Dance and Painting) by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), New Delhi.

Applicants should be between the age of 20-25 years and possess a minimum of three passes in GCE Advanced Level including “B” pass in the subject applied for e.g. Dance, Music or Art. In addition, they should have at least a simple pass in English language in GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level. ICCR Scholarship scheme provides scholarship in Dance, Music, Fine arts courses for one year which can be extended for two more years after reviewing their results.

The application form can be obtained from the Indian Cultural Centre, No.16/2, Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7 on weekdays between 9.30 am to 1.00 pm from 7 March to 17 March. The applicant can also download the application forms from the site http://iccr.gov.in/sites/default/files/Applicationform.pdf.

The candidates have to fill up the following three application forms given below and submit to Indian Cultural Centre, 16/2 Gregory’s Road, Colombo or The Assistant High Commission of India, No.31 Rajapihilla Mawatha, PO Box 47, Kandy, phone no. 081-2222652 or The Consulate General of India, No.103, New Road, Hambantota, phone no. 047-2222500 or The Consulate General of India, No.14 Maruthady Lane, Nallur, Jaffna, phone no. 021-2220502.

Forms to be filled in and to be submitted are the following: 

Application Form for Scholarships including Check List and Mission’s Certificate – 2017 (six sets) (seven photographs)

Physical Fitness Verification - Proforma for Health Check-Up – 2016 (six sets)

General instructions to Applicants – 2017

Applications at ICC, Colombo will be received in between 10.00am to 1.00 pm in person on 29 March and a personal interview of the candidate will be taken on the spot. The applicants must bring their certificates in original at the time of submission of their duly filled in forms. 

Application forms (six sets) duly filled in and supported by VCD or DVD and photographs (seven) should be handed over to The Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy or The Consulate General of India, Hambantota or The Consulate General of India, Jaffna  by 29 March.

For further details please call ICC, Colombo on 2684698.