Gov’t scholarships for young artists in Poland
PR dla Zagranicy
Grzegorz Siwicki
27.03.2018 08:30
Almost 100 young artists have received government scholarships in Poland in the latest round of a programme designed to support nascent talent in a variety of cultural pursuits.
Deputy Prime Minister and Culture Minister Piotr Gliński at the scholarship presentation ceremony in Warsaw on Monday. Photo: PAP/Jacek Turczyk
While presenting the awards at a ceremony in Warsaw on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Culture Minister Piotr Gliński said that public funds were being channeled to support “outstanding people who will contribute to the development of Polish culture.”
The scholarships, worth PLN 3.9 million (EUR 920,000, USD 1.15 million) in total, were presented to 97 up-and-coming talents in fields such as film, photography, literature, music and visual arts.
The awards were handed out as part of the 15th round of the culture ministry’s "Young Poland" Scholarship Programme, which benefits people up to the age of 35 who boast outstanding achievements in various disciplines.
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Source: PAP