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Tillotama Shome
Tillotama Shome is a 2004 Inlaks Scholar who pursued an MA in Educational Theatre at the Steinhardt School of Education, USA.
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We provide life-changing opportunities to young Indians of exceptional talent, character, and motivation. By seeking out and nurturing such talent, we aim for each personal achievement to benefit the individual and the wider world.
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Since 1976, over 1300 talented young Indians have received, Scholarships, Awards, Fellowships, Art Residencies, Internships, and Grants across a wide range of subjects and endeavours, overseas and in India.
Our alumni reflect the diversity of individuals that we have supported over four decades. Today, many are leaders in their chosen fields.
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Pratap Bose
Pratap Bose is a 2001 Inlaks Scholar who attended the Royal College of Art to pursue an MA in Vehicle Design.
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Vena Kapoor
Vena Kapoor, a 2010 Inlaks Ravi Sankaran Scholar, is currently a freelance consultant and founder of Nature Classrooms.
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Dr. Joyeeta Gupta
Dr. Joyeeta Gupta is a 1987 Inlaks Scholar who studied Law at Harvard University. She was recently awarded the Spinoza Prize, the highest award in Dutch academia.
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Opportunities Currently Open for Applications
The Inlaks Residency at The Rijksakademie, Netherlands
Allows artists to develop their work over one or two-year periods in Amsterdam.
Deadline: 1st October 2024.
The Inlaks-Max Medical Fellowship
Supports young doctors from tier II or III Indian cities to undergo high-quality clinical training and research in established centres. This addresses the lack of access to such training in small cities.
Deadline: 30th September 2024.
The Inlaks Residency at International Studio and Curatorial Program, New York
Supports a residency at International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in Brooklyn, New York for a curator or an artist from India.
Deadline: 18th October 2024.
Future Opportunities
The next opportunity to open for applications will be The Inlaks Fellowship for Social Engagement. It will open on 1st November 2024.
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Our Story
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Indoo ShivdasaniIndoo Shivdasani (1918–1979), a successful entrepreneur, credited his Cambridge education with broadening his commercial and cultural horizons. He had a strong desire to give others a similar opportunity. A firm believer in the importance of overseas higher education for young Indians. He saw this as a way to foster their talent and develop their capacity to contribute to society.
Latest News
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Inlaks Scholar and author Amitav Ghosh receives prestigious awards
The renowned author was awarded the International Award of the Dialoghi di Pistoia Festival in Tuscany in May 2023, and the Erasmus prize 2024.
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‘Intimacy with Waste’ by Mohit Shelare, showcased at the Conflictorium, Ahmedadad, India
Mohit Shelare, a former Inlaks Art Awardee and Resident at the Delfina Foundation, supported by the Inlaks Foundation among others, recently showcased his work at the Conflictorium in Ahmedabad.
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Inlaks Fine Art Awards 2024 Ceremony
We recently introduced and celebrated the Inlaks Fine Art Awardees for 2024 at an event in Mumbai, in the presence of the trustees, alumni and interested members from the arts field.
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Glimpses Into Practice: An Inlaks Theatre Showcase
On 2nd December 2023, we brought together six theatre practitioners recently supported by Inlaks for a scintillating showcase at Harkat Studios, Mumbai.
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