Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa In Any Field Of Art And Culture

Description
The scheme "Scheme To Provide Assistance To Students Seeking Education Outside Goa In Any Field Of Art And Culture" was launched by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to encourage and give opportunity to the young talents in the State to excel their talent to reach the highest possible standard/merit under the guidance of a renowned teacher/artist outside the State. The scheme provides financial support to students seeking to get basic or advanced education/training in any field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, or photography fields of visual and performing art . The applications for this scheme are accepted when the Directorate of Art and Culture releases an advertisement/press note on local daily newspapers thereby inviting applications. The scheme shall remain in force up to 31st March 2027.

Benefits
• Financial assistance is given to acquire basic or advanced education in any field of Art and Culture (like music, dance, theatre, fine arts, folk arts, photography, etc.) at State, National, and International levels.
• Maximum assistance up to ₹1,20,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside Goa or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less.
• Maximum assistance up to ₹3,00,000/- is provided for acquiring education outside India or the actual cost of the education, whichever is less.
• The committee may scrutinize and decide upon the quantum of assistance, from case to case, depending upon the nature of training, reputation of the Institution/Guru, and eligibility of the applicant.
• The assistance shall be disbursed by the Director of Art and Culture only after obtaining Government approval for the names selected by the Sub-Committee.
• The student shall undergo training on full time or part time basis.
• The student must maintain 75 % attendance for the total course period or for one year period of the course (whichever is less). This shall not be applicable where there are regular examinations recognized by the University or Board or Government.
• The student can apply for assistance for a maximum of five years (initially for three years and upon review if showing progress, extended for two years).
• A review report of the student shall be taken every six months.
• The student shall be bound to present performance as and when asked by the Directorate of Art and Culture.
• The scholarship amount shall be recovered if the student fails to maintain 75% attendance (where applicable).
• The amount shall be recovered from the student if the course is not completed.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must intend to seek advanced education in any field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, theatre, fine art, folk art, photography, etc. (fields of visual and performing art).
2. - The applicant must seek this education outside Goa or outside India.
3. - The applicant should have outlined knowledge about the art form in which the education is desired.
4. - The applicant should be born in Goa.
5. - The applicant must be residing in Goa for a substantial period or at least for the last fifteen years to the date of application.
6. - The applicant shall not be above the age of thirty-five years.
7. - The applicant must be the only student per family applying under this scheme per financial year.
8. - The applicant’s annual family income must not cross the limit fixed by the Government from time to time.
9. - If the applicant is receiving a grant or scholarship from any other Government or non-Government bodies for the training, the total amount raised from different sources must be less than the actual cost of the education.
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11. - The application to seek training outside Goa shall be considered for assistance in exceptional cases wherein not even the basic education is available in a particular field of art within Goa.
12. - In rare cases, a second application in the same family, but in a different stream of art to that of the first, may be considered depending upon his/her contribution or merit. The decision regarding this exception is to be taken by the committee.
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Application Process
Step 1: The Directorate of Art and Culture releases an advertisement or press note on local daily newspapers, officially inviting applications from eligible students for availing benefits under this scheme.
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The Directorate of Art and Culture releases an advertisement or press note on local daily newspapers, officially inviting applications from eligible students for availing benefits under this scheme.
Applicants are advised to monitor the local daily newspapers for the release of this advertisement, as it signals the official opening of the application window.
Interested students shall prepare all the requisite supporting documents and formally apply directly to the Director of Art and Culture.
This submission package must comprehensively include the applicant's photograph, age proof (birth certificate or school leaving certificate), residence certificate, reports of previous training and competition participation, income certificate, and a recommendation letter from a recognized person or Institution working in the field of Art and Culture.
The application requires the student to clearly mention the amount of contribution or capital that they are personally putting forth for the particular course they are undertaking.
Furthermore, if the student is receiving any grant or scholarship from other Government or non-Government bodies for the same training, a document in that regard, along with the detailed breakdown of the financial grants, must be submitted while applying for assistance.
The application and supporting documentation will be processed and reviewed by the designated Sub-Committee.
This committee is responsible for scrutinizing the application, assessing the eligibility of the applicant, the nature of the training, and the reputation of the Institution or Guru to decide upon the quantum of assistance to be recommended.
Once recommendations are officially received from the Sub-Committee, the Director of Art and Culture shall proceed to obtain the necessary Government approval for the names of the students selected for assistance under the scheme.
Following this formal approval, the Director shall then disburse the sanctioned amount of assistance to the eligible students.

Required Documents
• Passport Sized Photograph Of The Student [15(a)].
• Attested Photocopy Of Birth Certificate Or School Leaving Certificate (As Age Proof) [15(b)].
• Residence Certificate Of The Applicant [15(c)].
• Detailed Report Of Participation In Local Competitions In The Field For Which Basic Training Is Seeked (If Any) [15(d)].
• Detailed Report Of The Basic Training Acquired In The Field For Which Advanced Training Is Seeked [15(e)].
• Annual Family Income Certificate [16(f)].
• Recommendation Of Any Person Or Institution Working In The Field Of Art And Culture (Who Will Be Able To Identify The Applicant As A Deserving Candidate For The Assistance) [16(g)].
• Document Regarding Financial Grants Available From Other Bodies (If Receiving Grant Or Scholarship From Any Other Government Or Non-Government Bodies).
• Details Of The Financial Grants Available From Other Bodies (If Receiving Grant Or Scholarship From Any Other Government Or Non-Government Bodies).
• Attendance Certificate Certified By The Guru Or Institutional Head (Required To Be Submitted Within One Month After The Specified Period, Unless The Clause Is Not Applicable Due To Regular Examinations).
• Passing Certificate And Mark List (Required Where Regular Examinations Recognized By The University Or Board Or Government Exist).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I am currently 36 years old and planning to enroll in an Art and Culture course outside of the State; am I still eligible to receive financial assistance through this program?
A: No, the applicant shall not be eligible if they are above the age of 35 years, as the scholarships are specifically intended for students up to that age limit.
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Q: If I am receiving financial aid from a non-Government source, what documentation is required regarding that external grant when applying?
A: You must submit a document confirming the grant along with the details of the financial grants available from other bodies when you apply for the assistance.
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Q: Is it necessary for me to demonstrate prior learning or existing expertise in the chosen artistic field before seeking assistance for advanced training?
A: Yes, the applicant should possess outlined knowledge regarding the specific art form for which they are desiring to seek education or training.
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Q: What is the maximum length of time for which I can receive financial assistance under this scheme for my continued education in the specified field of study?
A: Students can initially apply for assistance for three years, and if satisfactory progress is shown upon review, this assistance can be extended for a maximum total duration of five years.
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Q: If the training I am seeking outside of Goa is considered basic education in an art form, will my application still be reviewed for financial assistance?
A: Yes, the committee may consider an application to seek basic training outside of the State in exceptional cases where that specific field of art is not available within Goa.
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Q: After receiving assistance for my training in the visual or performing arts, are there any obligatory requirements concerning public participation or performances?
A: Yes, the student is obligated to present a performance whenever the Directorate of Art and Culture formally requests it.
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Q: To meet the residency requirements for this scheme, what proof do I need to demonstrate regarding my connection to Goa leading up to the date of my application?
A: The applicant must satisfy two conditions: they should be born in Goa, and they must have been residing in Goa for at least the last fifteen years up to the date they apply.
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Q: If I am already receiving a scholarship or grant from another governmental or non-governmental body for the same training, can I still apply for assistance here?
A: Yes, you are eligible as long as the total amount of financial support gathered from all different sources is collectively less than the total actual cost of the education.
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Q: I have a sibling who is currently receiving assistance under this program; am I still allowed to submit an application during the current financial year?
A: Generally, only one student per single family shall be eligible to receive assistance under this scheme during any specific financial year.
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Q: Does the mandatory 75% attendance rule still apply if the educational program I am undertaking features regular examinations administered by a recognized authority?
A: No, this specific attendance clause is not applicable in cases where there are regular examinations recognized by the University, Board, or Government.
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Q: In what specific circumstances, regarding the type and location of the education, would a student be considered eligible to apply for this financial assistance?
A: The student must be seeking advanced education in a field of Art and Culture, such as music, dance, or fine art, outside of Goa or outside of India.
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Q: If I am enrolled in a full-time training program outside of Goa, what percentage of attendance must I maintain to ensure the scholarship funds are not recovered?
A: You must maintain 75% attendance for either the total duration of the course or for one year of the course, whichever period is shorter.
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Q: Do I have to commit to a specific mode of study, such as only full-time training, in order to qualify and receive benefits under the scheme?
A: No, the student is permitted to undergo the specialized training on either a full-time basis or a part-time basis, depending on the requirements of the course.
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Q: Are there any special conditions under which more than one student from the same immediate family might be considered for simultaneous assistance?
A: In rare cases, the committee may consider a second family application if the training is sought in a stream of art different from the first applicant and is based upon their merit or contribution.
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