Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives
in Goa
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Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives in Goa
Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives in Goa
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial support to the wards of recognized Goan artists who are pursuing higher education, thereby addressing the economic challenges faced by artist families in supporting their children's educational aspirations and ensuring continuity of educational opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria
##### ***For the Artist***
- The artist must be a Goan, i.e., born and brought up in Goa.
- The artist must be recognized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa.
- The income of the family of the artist (from all sources) must not exceed ₹2,00,000/- per annum.
- The artist must not be less than 50 years in age. (The Government may relax the age criteria for deserving cases under special circumstances.)
##### ***For the Ward of the Artist***
- The ward must be enrolled in a recognized educational institution.
- The ward must be pursuing Postgraduate, Degree, or Professional courses.
- The ward may be enrolled in educational institutions within the state or outside the state.
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Benefits
A monthly scholarship of ₹750/- is sanctioned to eligible wards during the currency of the academic year.
The vacation period is excluded from the scholarship disbursement period.
The scholarship is disbursed on a half-yearly basis.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Birth Certificate. |
| 2 | Recognition Certificate, from the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Goa. |
| 3 | Income Certificate, from the Competent Authority. |
| 4 | Birth Certificate. |
| 5 | Proof of Admission. |
| 6 | Dependency Certificate (or a document establishing the relation with the artist). |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
Offline Step 1: Visit the office of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa, and collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
Offline Step 3: Submit the completed application form along with all required documents directly to the Directorate of Art & Culture, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
Step 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.
Offline Step 1: The Directorate shall forward the application to the sub-committee for scrutinizing the application thoroughly. The Director shall give its recommendations to the sub-committee.
Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released.
Offline Step 2: The sub-committee shall consider the received applications and recommend the names considered fit by the sub-committee to avail the benefits under this scheme. The committee shall decide the quantum of assistance to be released.
Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.
Offline Step 3: After the committee decides on the quantum of assistance, the approval from the Government shall be obtained for disbursement of the financial assistance.
Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.
Offline Step 4: After obtaining Government approval, the Director shall disburse the one-time financial assistance amount in the form of Electronic Clearing System mode to the bank account.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Kalakar Kritadnyata Nidhi: Scholarships/Incentives in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligible wards receive a monthly scholarship of ₹750/- during the academic year, excluding vacation periods. The scholarship is disbursed on a half-yearly basis to support their educational expenses. <br>