Applicants will be shortlisted based on their performance in the audition process for the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy, followed by a scrutiny and assessment of their scholarship applications by the Foundation and ACMA.
Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026
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Eligibility
Dance artist
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹3,00,000 and other benefits
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 is a joint initiative of the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts (ACMA), Bengaluru. The studentship is designed to help talented, passionate, and committed dance artists who might otherwise be unable to afford professional training due to financial constraints. The selected applicant will receive financial support of ₹3,00,000 for tuition fees for the first year, along with other benefits.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian national
- be 16 years of age or above
- hold a Plus 2 (10+2) or equivalent qualification
- have successfully cleared the audition and secured admission to the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy
Note:- Applicants must clear the audition for the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy before applying for this studentship. Those who have not yet cleared the audition can register for it separately.
Benefits
The studentship covers tuition fees of up to ₹3,00,000 per candidate for the first year of the Diploma programme, along with a stipend of ₹1,00,000 per candidate to support apprenticeship expenses in the second year.
Documents
- Copy of your ID (Aadhar or Passport)
- Address proof
- Academic Marksheet
- Statement of purpose
- Audition Registration Number
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘Apply now’ button.
Step 4: Scroll down to the ‘Scholarship application link’.
Step 5: Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents, then click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note: One must have successfully cleared the audition for the course before applying for the scholarship. You can register for the audition here if you have not yet cleared it.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30th August 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants must have cleared the audition for the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy before submitting their studentship application.
- Only Indian nationals meeting the age and qualification criteria are considered.
Contact Details
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Email ID: gladys@inlaksfoundation.org, info@inlaksfoundation.org
Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
377/22, 6th Cross, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru – 560027, India
Phone Number: +91 7042212461
Email ID: education@attakklari.org | Contact Number: +91 7042212461
Source: https://inlaksfoundation.org
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026 is jointly offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation and the Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: The studentship offers up to ₹3,00,000 for tuition fees along with a stipend of ₹1,00,000 per candidate to support apprenticeship expenses in the second year.
Question: Who is eligible for the Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026?
Answer: Indian nationals aged 16 or above, with a Plus 2 or equivalent qualification, who have cleared the audition for the Attakkalari Diploma in Movement Arts and Pedagogy, are eligible to apply for the studentship.
Question: What is the last date to apply for the Inlaks-Attakkalari Dance Studentship 2026?
Answer: The last date to apply for the studentship is 30th August 2026.
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