The scholarship is awarded initially for two years and then renewed every two years based on the performance of the child. The value of scholarship is Rs. 200 per month for the child in addition to the Guru’s tuition fee (to maximum of Rs. 200 per month) are also reimbursed. A total number of 300 scholarships are offered every year.

The application forms are available at the Centre free of cost. They can also be downloaded from the website: www.ccrtindia.org

Contact: CCRT, (Department of Culture, Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Government of India), 15-A, Sector - 7, Pappankalan, Dwarka, New Delhi - 110 045. Ph: 5088638, Fax: 011-5088637, E-mail: skdgccrt@del3.vsnl.net.in or ccrt@ccrtindia.org

Last date for submission of application is October 31, every year (extended to January 31, 2003).

Residential dance training / Bangalore
Nrityagram in Bangalore, invites applications for a three-year residential training programme in Bharatanatyam, Odissi or Kathak. Those who are serious about pursuing dance as a career can sign up. You will work with teachers and dancers from all over the world and those who excel will be inducted into the Nrityagram dance ensemble.

Lodging, boarding and training is free. But, in return, you will be involved in all the work at Nrityagram - work in the office or campus or teaching. Requirements: Age - between 17 and 24 years, Height - minimum 5'2", undergone basic dance training, completed plus-two.

Classes will begin in October 2003. Nee-Win Hershall, an alumni of Kalakshetra, is the residential teacher under the direct supervision of Leela Samson.

Apply with photographs to: Lynne Fernandez, Managing Trustee, Nrityagram, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560088. Ph: 080-8466313, Fax: 080-8466312. E-mail: nrityagram@vsnl.com Website: www.nrityagram.org

Want to get a concert? / Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram invites applications from young talented artistes for performance opportunities at various places in Tamil Nadu. Young artistes in the fields of Bharatanatyam, vocal music, kathakalakshepam or instrumental music will be given opportunities to perform through the various cultural institutions and sabhas. Age limit - musicians: 16-29 years, dancers: 15-29 years.

Applications and prospectus can be had from The Member-Secretary, Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, 'Ponni', 31, P.S. Kumarasamy Raja Salai, Chennai - 600 028. Ph: 24937471. Filled in applications should reach the manram on or before October 10, 2003.