Scholarship
Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist(AOFTMEA)
Overview
About AOFTMEA
The Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist is a state cultural scheme of the Government of Gujarat. It is run by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, with the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy handling selection. The scheme sits within the state's programme for the plastic arts, the visual fields of painting, sculpture and graphic art.
The benefit is a cash fellowship paid each month for one year. It goes to eminent artists in Gujarat aged 60 and above who have retired from the profession, recognising a long career in painting, sculpture or graphic art rather than students or artists at the start of their careers.
Sources: Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy – Activities & Schemes (Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat) · Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy – Artist Directory (Government of Gujarat) · myScheme – Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist
Who runs it
Provider
Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy
State / UT Government
Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department · Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Sports & Culture |
| Beneficiaries | Artists |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be an artist. | |
| The applicant must be 60 years or older. | |
| The applicant should be retired from the professional field of plastic arts. | |
| The applicant should have attained national-level fame and established a distinct identity through excellence in painting, sculpture, or graphic arts. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Monthly Fellowship: ₹5,000/-.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
AOFTMEA – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.