Music Grants

The Inlaks India Foundation invited applications for the selection of Fellowships for Indian Classical Music (Hindustani Raag Sangeet and Carnatic Music). This fellowship was intended to help vocal musicians in their formative years to  develop their creative talent.

Applications were invited from young vocal musicians to either:

1. Pursue additional training with a musician (vocalist or instrumentalist), other than one’s regular guru or with artists from other areas of performance.

2. Undertake performance-related research (Including language and poetry) that enriched their own practice.

3. A combination of the above.

The award was a sum of Rs.1, 20,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Twenty Thousand Only) for a period of one year.

The fellowships numbered around 2-3, depending on the merit of the applications received.

1. The fellowship was for Indian citizens, residing in India, practicing vocal music in the Indian classical tradition.

2. The recipient could not hold a similar / government scholarship or award during the same tenure.

3. The fellowship was for applicants below the age of 30 years on 31st December in the year of application.

The Foundation enables aspiring musicians in the genre of Western Classical music in an effort to cultivate their talent.

Support is awarded in the form of scholarships for degree programs at schools of music overseas as well as in the form of take-off grants and fellowships. Bursaries are primarily offered to vocalists, however, on occasion, instrumentalists have received support as well.

Find out which opportunities are available to you by navigating our guide.

Use our community database to learn more about our past and current recipients.