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Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists

STASTYA

Published: Oct 2026

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Reviewed by Navin, Editor · First published: 14 Oct 2026

Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists
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Written by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · How we verify scheme facts

About this skills scheme

The "Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage the postgraduate and graduate students of the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai & Kumbakonam by awarding scholarships every year.

The "Scheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage the postgraduate and graduate students of the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai & Kumbakonam by awarding scholarships every year, as recommended by the Principals of the Colleges. These scholarships are given to outstanding students studying in their final year B.F.A (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and outstanding students studying in their final year M.F.A (Master of Fine Arts).

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameScheme to Award Scholarship to Young Artists (STASTYA)
Launched byArt and Culture Department
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategorySkills
Level / StateState ยท Tamil Nadu
Official portaltn.gov.in (link at the end of this page)

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateOngoing (no last date notified)
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age14 to 80 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • ๐Ÿ‘คAll genders
  • ๐ŸŽ‚Age 14 to 80 years
  • ๐ŸŽ“Students only
  • ๐Ÿ“Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

  • Scholarship of Rs. 3,000/- to 10 outstanding students studying in final year B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts).
  • Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- to 4 outstanding students studying in final year M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts).

Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

  • Scholarship of Rs. 3,000/- to 10 outstanding students studying in final year B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts).
  • Scholarship of Rs. 5,000/- to 2 outstanding students studying in final year M.F.A. (Master of Fine Arts).

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be a student.
  2. The applicant should be studying in the final year of B.F.A. or M.F.A.
  3. The applicant should be studying at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai or the Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam.

Papers to keep ready

  • Photographs of artworks created by the applicants.

Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant requests the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form (By the Kuzhu) from the Principal of the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai and Kumbakonam.

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 duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai - 600 028.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Frequently asked questions

Who recommends the students for the scholarships under this scheme?

The Principals of the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai and Kumbakonam recommend the students for the scholarships.

Where should applicants submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents?

Applicants should submit the application form to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Chennai.

How many scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in the final year M.F.A. program at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai?

Two scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- each are awarded to outstanding students in the final year M.F.A. program.

What is the scholarship amount for outstanding students in the final year B.F.A. program at the Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam?

Ten scholarships of Rs. 3,000/- each are awarded to outstanding students in the final year B.F.A. program.

What amount is awarded to outstanding students in the final year M.F.A. program at the Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam?

Four scholarships of Rs. 5,000/- each are awarded to outstanding students in the final year M.F.A. program.

How many scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in the final year B.F.A. program at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai?

Ten scholarships of Rs. 3,000/- each are awarded to outstanding students in the final year B.F.A. program.

Are undergraduate students eligible for the scholarships under this scheme?

Yes, undergraduate students in their final year of B.F.A. at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai or Kumbakonam are eligible.

Can students from other colleges apply for these scholarships?

No, only students studying at the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai or Kumbakonam are eligible to apply.

Is there any specific academic performance requirement for eligibility?

The scheme does not mention specific academic performance requirements for eligibility; however, students are expected to be outstanding in their respective programs.

Are there any age restrictions for applicants?

The scheme does not mention any age restrictions for applicants.

Is there a minimum attendance requirement for eligibility?

The scheme does not mention any minimum attendance requirement for eligibility.

Can students from other disciplines within the colleges apply for these scholarships?

The scholarships are specifically for students of Fine Arts programs (B.F.A. and M.F.A.), so students from other disciplines within the colleges are not eligible.

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