Organisation : Centre For Cultural Resources & Training
Scholarship Name : CCRT Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme
Service Name : FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
Website : http://ccrtindia.gov.in/
Scholarship FAQs:
Who is eligible for receiving the scholarship?:
The children in the age group of 10 to 14 years are eligible for applying for the scholarship as per the prescribed cut off dates given in the advertisement and application form of each year.
Related : CCRT Scholarship Results 2017-18 : www.scholarships.net.in/25056.html
What is the general procedure followed for selection?:
The Centre advertises in the leading newspapers of the country during the month of October/November every year about the scheme and application forms are made available on website/by post/personal collection free of cost. The last date for submission of completely filled application forms in CCRT, New Delhi is December 31st of every year.
For award of scholarships, short listed candidates recommended by the Central Selection Committee, are called for Interview/Test at different venues all over India. The travelling allowance to those who are called from outside the venue for the interview is reimbursed as per the norms of CCRT. The details of the scheme are available on CCRT website www.ccrtindia.gov.in.
How can one get/collect the Application Form? What is the value of scholarship and tuition fees?:
The value of scholarship is Rs.3600/- (Three Thousand Six Hundred only) per annum and the actual tuition fee paid for the specialized training to the Institution or Guru/Teacher is also reimbursed subject to a ceiling of `9000/- (` Nine Thousand only) per year.
What is the duration of scholarship?:
The Scholarship awarded under the scheme will be initially for two years at a time and renewable after every two years till the completion of the first University degree stage of education or upto the age of 20 years, whichever is earlier, subject to the awardee maintaining good progress.
How many scholarships are awarded every year?:
650 scholarships are awarded every year at national level.
Is there any reservation of scholarship for any category, field etc.?:
The scholarships are awarded purely on the basis of talent/merit, subject to availability of scholarships.
Is there any certificate awarded under the Scholarship Scheme?:
Yes, the certificate is awarded only on successful completion of scholarship as per rules of the Scheme.
Is there any income criteria?:
The preference is given to the children of rural areas, smaller towns and low income group families. However, merit/talent is the main criteria for award of scholarships.
I have seen the publications and audio-visual material of CCRT. How can one procure it?:
The CCRT publications aim at providing an understanding and appreciation of different aspects of Indian Art and Culture. The also highlight the influence of nature on artistic expressions so as to develop an understanding of the impact of environment on cultural manifestations.
These publications and audio-visual material like video CD, audio cassette and slides are available on payment basis. You may click the link Product Catalogue on CCRT websitewww.ccrtindia.gov.in to have detailed information regarding payments etc.
What is the objective of community and extension services programme?:
The CCRT organizes a variety of educational activities for school students and children studying in non-formal schools run by voluntary organizations under its Extension and Community Feedback Programme.
The activities include:
Educational tours to :
** Monuments
** Museums
** Art Galleries
** Craft Centres
** Zoological Parks/Gardens
** Theme Based special exhibitions
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** Workshops on learning crafts using low cost locally available resources;
** Camps on Conservation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage;
** Lectures and demonstrations by artists and experts on various art form;
** Demonstrations by artists and craft persons in schools;
** Slide-lectures supplement class-room teaching;
** Workshops on Puppetry in Education;
** Workshops for specially challenged students;
The schools who are interested to have these programmes can download the form from our website: www.ccrtindia.gov.in/download.php