Azim Premji University’s Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada
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About This Scholarship
The Azim Premji University’s Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada is a unique opportunity provided by the Azim Premji Foundation. It is designed for both experienced and emerging writers who wish to contribute to children's literature in the Kannada language.
This fellowship aims to nurture talent and provide a platform for creating engaging and meaningful content for young readers. Selected participants will receive comprehensive support to develop their writing skills and bring their literary projects to fruition.
The selected candidates will receive several benefits, including:
• A fellowship amount of up to ₹10,000 for shortlisted authors.
• Expert guidance through structured workshops.
• Valuable peer learning opportunities to collaborate and grow with fellow writers.
• Potential publication opportunities for their work.
• Reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs, facilitating participation in related activities.
The application deadline for this fellowship is 30 November 2025.
For further inquiries or assistance, you may contact the Kannada Initiative directly at Azim Premji University, Survey No #66, Burugunte Village, Bikkanahalli Main Road, Sarjapura, Bengaluru -562125.
You can also reach them via Email ID: kannada.makkalasahitya@apu.edu.in or Phone No. 98440 49489.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Azim Premji University’s Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
• The applicant must be an aspiring or experienced writer in the Kannada language.
This fellowship is open to individuals who have a passion for writing for children and are committed to contributing to Kannada children's literature, regardless of their prior publication history, as long as they demonstrate writing potential.
Required Documents
Applicants for the Azim Premji University’s Fellowship for Children’s Literature in Kannada are required to submit the following documents as part of their application:
• A Proposal detailing their writing project or interest in children's literature.
• An Original writing sample, which can be either a previously published or unpublished work. Alternatively, applicants may submit a 1000-word summary of their work, entirely in Kannada.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following these steps:
1. Click on the 'Apply Now' button available on the official website.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and proceed to fill in the required registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail account, mobile number, or Email ID.
3. Scroll down to the Process section on the application page and click on the 'application form' link to access the form.
4. Carefully fill in all the mentioned details in the application form and then proceed to submit your application.