11/04/2026
MUSICIANS UNION OF LIBERIA (MUL)
Promoting Musical Excellence and Cultural Heritage
Monrovia, Liberia
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL
INTERNAL MEMORANDUM
TO: All Members, Creative Heads, and Artists
FROM: Office of the Secretary General
DATE: April 9, 2026
SUBJECT: URGENT: Fully Funded Scholarship Opportunity – ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Scheme
Dear Members and Creative Professionals,
The Office of the Secretary General, in coordination with the Honorable Arts and Culture Ambassador, Kekura M. Kamara, is pleased to announce a prestigious opportunity for the Liberian creative community.
The Embassy of India in Monrovia is officially inviting applications for the ICCR Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme for the 2026–2027 academic year. This fully funded program allows our artists to pursue professional studies at elite Indian institutions.
I. SCHOLARSHIP SCOPE
• Fields of Study: Dance, Music, Theatre, Yoga, Sculpture, Indian Languages, and Performing Arts.
• Funding: Fully funded by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
• Age Requirements:
- Undergraduates/Postgraduates: 18–35 years.
- PhD Candidates: Up to 40 years.
- Specific Indian performing arts courses may have no upper age limit.
II. MANDATORY APPLICATION & FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURE
1. Online Registration: https://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in
2. Notification of Submission: Forward your full name after submission.
3. Ambassadorial Support: Names will be compiled and forwarded for facilitation.
III. DEADLINE
The portal is currently open, but the final deadline for submission is April 15, 2026. Given the short window remaining, we urge all interested artists to act immediately.
If you have any issues please contact the President AB Swaray or the Secretary General Zubin Cooper via WhatsApp message
Take your passion for the performing arts to the global stage.
In Solidarity,
Zubin Omuahtee Cooper
Secretary General
Musicians Union of Liberia
Cc: Office of the President, MUL
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The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, independent India’s first Education Minister. Its objectives are to actively participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs pertaining to India’s external cultural relatio...