Artist Ravi & Smita Paranjape ChitraDiksha Scholarship
The ‘Artist Ravi & Smita Paranjape ChitraDiksha Scholarship’ was established by Mrs. Smita Ravi Paranjape in 2023 in honor of painter-illustrator the Late Shri. Ravi Paranjape’s legacy.
This scholarship is awarded to fine and applied arts students who demonstrate promise in advancing representational art, are willing to take risks and innovate, and exemplify dedication to their work. It encourages recipients to be part of a vibrant artistic community that values excellence without compromising principles.
A total of four annual scholarships are awarded as a token of appreciation for the student’s commitment, creativity, and hard work.
Currently, these scholarships are offered at the institutions with which Raviji was associated during his career span - Sir J.J. School of Design, Mumbai (formerly the J.J. Institute of Applied Art), the Bombay Art Society, Mumbai, and the Institute of Fine Arts (IFA), Modinagar.
Artist Ravi & Smita Paranjape ChitraDiksha Scholarship 2024 - Applied Arts
Prajwal Avhad
Prajwal is a promising young illustrator aspiring to make a mark with his unique artistic talent in applied arts. He is a final year student at JJ Institute of Applied Arts in Mumbai.
Artist Ravi & Smita Paranjape ChitraDiksha Scholarship 2024 - Applied Arts
Jay Choraghe
Jay Choraghe is an aspiring illustrator who possesses the wonderful artistic skills and virtues of a potential illustrator. Jay is studying in the final year of the applied arts program at JJ Institute of Applied Arts in Mumbai.
Artist Ravi & Smita Paranjape ChitraDiksha Scholarship 2023 - Fine arts/Painting
Ankit Kumar
Ankit Kumar is a promising student pursuing BFA in painting at the Institute of Fine Arts, Modinagar Uttar Pradesh. Ankit Kumar's work demonstrated a high level of skill, imaginative apptitude, and genuine interest.