Want to get a scholarship in Music and that too in Hindustani Music, you can try with the Citi –NCPA initiative who are giving a chance to budding musicians.

Applications (bio-data) are invited from students for a scholarship in advance training in Hindustani Music (vocal – khayal / dhrupad, melody instruments – flute, harmonium, violin, sitar, sarod, etc.). The value of the scholarship is Rs. 10,000/- per month for one year (April 2022 to March 2023). 

The application must contain all details regarding the candidate’s name, date of birth, address, contact number/alternate contact number, professional qualification, email ID, music teachers/gurus, number of years of total training and details of achievements / prizes / scholarships and performances, amongst other noteworthy details. Please do not send any scanned copies of the certificates / audio / video clips of musical performances. Bio-data containing all details in the listing format will be sufficient. The shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or telephone. 

Eligibility Criteria & General Instructions: 

• Candidate’s bio-data will be considered as his/her application for this scholarship. There is NO separate form to be filled.  
• Age Limit - 

For Khayal & Melody Instruments - 18 to 30 years of age (as off 1^st March 2022)

For Dhrupad - 18 to 35 years of age (as off 1st March 2022)

• Candidates who are beneficiaries of other scholarship/grant in the field of music during April 2022 to March 2023, are not eligible  
• Candidates who are full-time / part-time working professionals at any company need not apply  
• Professional musicians including those with 'A' grade from All India Radio are not eligible 
• Applications received through courier will not be accepted. Only the applications received on email id mentioned above will be considered
• Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply 
• Applications received after 31st December, 2021 will not be entertained 
• The decision of the NCPA Selection Committee will be final

Send in your application (bio-data on music education) via mail to indianmusicscholarships@ncpamumbai.com on or before 31st Dec 2021. The audition of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted during the month of February 2022 on the basis of video recording.  

Contact No: 8591064547 (Mon to Fri 10.30 am to 5.30 pm)