The Inlaks Theatre Award

1. Depending on the proposal and the length of the proposed programme, the Foundation will provide an allowance of INR 15,000 per month for the duration of the programme, which should not exceed one year.

2. For short-term Awards (of three months or less), the amount awarded will be paid upfront and the mentor or institution will need to submit a letter certifying that the Awardee attended and completed the programme for which the award was made.

3. For longer-term Awards (of over three months) half the amount awarded will be paid at the beginning. The second installment will be paid at the midpoint of the term of the Award, on receipt of a progress report from the head of the institution, mentor, guide or guru under whom the applicant will be working.

1. The applicant must be an Indian citizen, currently residing in India.

2. The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1990.

3. The applicant should be a recent graduate / post-graduate from a leading Indian institute for theatre in India. Applicants not having a formal degree but possessing a high quality record of past achievements may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

1. This Award does not cover tuition fees towards attending a full-time theatre programme at an institute.

2. Applicants should not hold a similar / government scholarship or award during the tenure of the Inlaks Theatre Award.

1. The application form must be filled on our online application system by clicking on 'Apply Now' at the top of the page.

2. As a part of the application, the applicant must upload a letter from the mentor / institution under whom the applicant proposes to undergo the skill enhancement programme.

Fill in the application form online avallabile on the website by clicking on ‘Apply Now’.

Any query may be sent to info@inlaksfoundation.org

When the opportunity is open to new applications, clicking the 'Apply Now' link at the top of the page will provide access to the application form on our online application system.

If the opportunity is closed and not accepting applications the 'Apply Now' link will not be visible.

The selection procedure will take place in two rounds:

1. A desk screening of the submitted application.

2. Followed by an online interview of the shortlisted applicants.

The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed by early September 2025.

The interviews of the shortlisted applicants will be held online by Mid-September 2025.

1. The Awardees must submit a detailed interim report at the end of 6 months (mid term ) and a final report at the end of their award term.

2. The mentor/Guru must also submit an interim term report and end of year progress report of the applicant to the Foundation.

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