Scholarship
State Art Exhibition Competition(SAEC)
Overview
About SAEC
The State Art Exhibition Competition is a state-level scheme of the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. Its purpose is to promote fine arts and recognise artistic talent in the state, and it does so by giving cash awards and scholarships to selected participants.
Fine arts in Gujarat sit with the Gujarat Rajya Lalit Kala Akademi, an autonomous body under this department that works in painting, sculpture and the visual arts and confers state awards to artists in those fields. The exhibition competition follows the same remit: entries are shown and judged, and recognition carries a cash benefit.
The scheme is for individuals rather than institutions. Its named beneficiaries are practising artists, art students, and school children across Gujarat, so the recognition reaches both established artists and young people who are still learning.
Sources: State Art Exhibition Competition, myScheme (Government of India) · Sports, Youth & Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat · Gujarat Rajya Lalit Kala Akademi confers Gaurav Award on 31 artists, DeshGujarat
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 | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Offline |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Artists/ art institute students and school children in Gujarat are eligible under this scheme. | |
| Students should be studying in classes 1st to 10th in Gujarat. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Artists Category: 23 prizes totaling ₹1,74,500/-. - Art Institute Students Category: 16 prizes totaling ₹48,000/-. - School Children Category: 50 prizes totaling ₹25,000/-. - Scholarship: Winning students in the art institution category are eligible for a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/-.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply offline
See the official links below for the application portal.
Questions
SAEC – 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.