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The Seventh Edition of the National Scholarship
"With Effort towards the Stars" has ended
Application period: November 1 - December 25, 2025
Finalists
We thank all participants who took part in this year’s competition
In 2026 the Cultural Perspectives Foundation will support the following candidates:
Music – Bozhidar Lazarov, Ivan Stoilkov, Ameli Sakai-Ivanova
Visual Arts – Nevelin Ivanov, Sofia Dimova, Nevena Ekimova
About the Scholarship
The scholarship was established by the Cultural Perspectives Foundation at the initiative of Ina Kancheva and is awarded annually to young artists in five areas of art, with one scholarship planned for each area.
The scholarship was established by the Cultural Perspectives Foundation, initiated by Ina Kuncheva, and is awarded annually to young artists in five areas of art, with one scholarship per category.
- Visual Arts
- Music
- Literature
- Dance
- Theater / Performance
Terms of Participation in the Competition
Get acquainted with the conditions for applying in the different categories
Terms of Participation in the CompetitionBudget
Budget
Up to BGN 5000 covering the nominee’s project expenses and one year of mentorship support to help the grantee grow and develop their artistic career.
Participation
Participation
Participation of the grantee in the CULTURAMA festival or a joint performance on a shared theme by the five selected artists.
Support
Support
Assistance from strategic partners offering opportunities for future projects and artist exposure within their network.
The Idea behind the Scholarship
Learn more about the history and the people behind the scholarship from our
presentation in Bulgarian (PDF, 6.8MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
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