Sarkari Yojana
Education Assistance – Folk Artist
About Education Assistance – Folk Artist
The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu introduced the “Education Assistance – Folk Artist” scheme to fund the schooling of children of registered folk artists. The support covers their studies all the way from school to higher education, vocational and professional courses included.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Education Assistance - Folk Artist, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a son or daughter…
The applicant must be a son or daughter of a registered folk artist.
The registered folk artist should not owe any…
The registered folk artist should not owe any dues to the Board.
The child must be enrolled in a government…
The child must be enrolled in a government or government-recognised institution.
A family can claim assistance for a maximum…
A family can claim assistance for a maximum of two children.
Where husband and wife are both registered folk…
Where husband and wife are both registered folk artists, only one of them can receive this assistance.
Benefits Provided
Education Assistance - Folk Artist provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance for the children of registered folk artistes
Class 10th, for girls and boys - ₹1,000/-
Class 10th, for girls and boys - ₹1,000/-
Class 11th, for girls only - ₹1,000/-
Class 11th, for girls only - ₹1,000/-
Class 12th, for girls and boys - ₹1,500/-
Class 12th, for girls and boys - ₹1,500/-
Regular degree course with hostel stay - ₹3,250/-
Regular degree course with hostel stay - ₹3,250/-
Regular postgraduate course with hostel stay - ₹5,000/-
Regular postgraduate course with hostel stay - ₹5,000/-
Professional degree course with hostel stay - ₹6,000/-
Professional degree course with hostel stay - ₹6,000/-
Professional PG course with hostel stay - ₹10,000/-
Professional PG course with hostel stay - ₹10,000/-
ITI or Polytechnic course with hostel stay -…
ITI or Polytechnic course with hostel stay - ₹2,200/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The folk artist's valid registration card
The folk artist's valid registration card.
A certificate signed by the head or officer…
A certificate signed by the head or officer of the educational institution.
A certificate issued by the hostel warden
A certificate issued by the hostel warden.
Evidence that the child is currently studying
Evidence that the child is currently studying.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Education Assistance - Folk Artist through the offline application process outlined below.
Visit the regional office during office hours and…
Visit the regional office during office hours and ask the staff specially assigned to issue and receive applications for a hard copy of the prescribed form X(son or daughter), XI(daughter), XII(son or daughter).
Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of…
Complete all mandatory fields and attach copies of the mandatory documents, self-attested where required.
Hand in the completed, signed form with documents…
Hand in the completed, signed form with documents to the Assistant Director/Deputy Director at the regional office.
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant…
Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the Assistant Director/Deputy Director and make sure it lists the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.