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Inlaks Theatre Awards 2026

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Eligibility

Graduate/Postgraduate degree holders

Region

India

Award

₹15,000 per month

Deadline

15-Aug-2025

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About The Program

The Inlaks Theatre Awards 2026, an initiative of the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, aims to extend financial support to students who are seeking opportunities to enhance their skills in the field of theatre arts. Under this program, students get the opportunity to participate in training workshops, residencies, or any other activity that they consider suitable, with a maximum duration of one year. Selected candidates will receive an amount of ₹15,000 per month for the duration of the course.

Source: inlaksfoundation.org

EligibilityDeadline Date: 15-Aug-2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be an Indian passport holder and currently residing in India
  • be born on or after 1st January 1990
  • be a recent graduate or postgraduate from an Indian Institute of Theatre Arts in India

Note: Applicants must not be receiving any similar/government scholarship or award during the tenure of the award.

Benefits

Depending on the proposal and the length of the proposed programme, the foundation will provide a monthly allowance of ₹15,000 for the duration of the programme, which should not exceed one year.

  • 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.
  • For longer-term awards (of over three months): Half the amount awarded will be paid at the beginning for long-term awards. The second instalment 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.

Note - 

  • It's important to note that this award does not cover the payment of tuition fees for enrollment in a full-time theatre program at an educational institution.
  • The number of awards may vary between 3-4, depending on the merit of the applications received.
Documents
  • Letter of acceptance from the guru/guide/institution/collaborator with whom the applicant intends to work
How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click 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 top of the page and click on 'Apply Now'.
Step 4: Fill in all required details and submit your application.

Note:- There is a 10 MB limit on PDF submissions. If your file is not in PDF format or is over 10 MB, it will not be considered.

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Important Dates

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

Selection Criteria

The selection of candidates will take place at two levels:-

  • The first level of selection will be based on the written application and reference letters.
  • The second level of selection will be based on the performance of the shortlisted candidates in the audition in front of the final selection committee.
Terms and Conditions
  • The applicant must send a letter from the mentor/institution under whom the applicant proposes to undergo the skill enhancement programme.
Contact Details

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Email ID: info@inlaksfoundation.org

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FAQ's

Question: What is the Inlaks Theatre Award?
Answer: The Inlaks Theatre Award is a prestigious grant offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation to support Indian theatre practitioners in enhancing their skills through training, mentorship, workshops, and residencies.

Question: Can I apply if I already have another scholarship or fellowship?
Answer: No. Applicants must not hold any other similar or government-funded scholarship during the tenure of the Inlaks Theatre Award.

Question: What is the application deadline for 2026?
Answer: The deadline to apply for the Inlaks Theatre Award 2026 is August 15, 2025.

Question: Can I apply if I have already received an Inlaks award in the past?
Answer: No, previous recipients of any Inlaks Foundation award or scholarship are not eligible to apply for the Theatre Award.

Question: What is the final step in the selection process for the Inlaks Theatre Awards?
Answer: The selection process will be completed in two rounds:

  • A desk screening of the submitted application.
  • Followed by an online interview of the shortlisted applicants.

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