At RYTHM Foundation, we are deeply committed to preserving and celebrating Malaysia’s diverse artistic and cultural heritage. Through Vijayaratnam Foundation, our Malaysian chapter, we empower talented artists and arts organisations with the Vijayaratnam Fine & Performing Arts Grants & Scholarships initiative.
This initiative is designed to create meaningful opportunities for growth, exposure, and recognition – catalysing the success of emerging and established artists and arts institutions. With this support, we aim to nurture talent, sustain the arts ecosystem, and promote the continuous development of Malaysia’s vibrant artistic community.
Scholarships for exceptionally talented students who require financial support to pursue their passion in the arts. The funds will be awarded to schools that have identified a deserving student, ensuring the support reaches those most in need of nurturing their artistic potential.
- Malaysian citizens
- Shows both financial need and talent in the arts (visual arts, music, dance, theatre, or literature).
- Not receiving other scholarships, bursaries, or loans during the award period.
- Disbursement begins once the school approves and signs the scholarship agreement.
- Recipients must submit the required payment receipts and documents.
- Submit the form with the following supporting documents: an acceptance letter, a recommendation letter, certificates, and a passport-sized photo.
- Attend an interview conducted by the committee.
- Email completed applications to: [email protected]
- Please contact the Foundation for other detailed requirements and application guidelines.
This grant is dedicated to full-time students passionately committed to the arts and its ongoing development. Only one grant will be awarded yearly, so it’s on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Full-time Malaysian students enrolled in fine or performing arts programmes (e.g., painting, music/song, drama/theatre, dance, sculpture).
- Demonstrates exceptional talent with clear plans for future growth in the arts.
- Not receiving other scholarships, bursaries, or loans during the award period.
- Funding can include course fees and other related expenses (may be increased in exceptional cases).
- Funds will be disbursed upon committee approval and agreement signing.
- Recipients must submit all required reports and payment receipts.
- Submit the form with a passport-sized photo, an acceptance letter, a recommendation letter, and relevant certificates.
- Attend an interview conducted by the committee.
- Email completed applications to: [email protected]
- Please contact the Foundation for detailed requirements and application guidelines.
For art schools seeking funding for events, workshops, and training that benefit local students and preferably involve local artistes.
- Established fine and performing arts schools in operation for at least three years.
- Shows clear, inclusive, and achievable programme objectives.
- Funding includes arts events, workshops, training sessions, and masterclasses led by local and international artists.
- Covers expenses such as trainer fees, venue rental, materials, food, and other relevant costs.
- A maximum funding limit applies; detailed budget justifications are required.
- Limited to one grant per school per year.
- The Foundation Committee will keep all submitted forms and documents on record.
- The Committee’s decision on the review is final.
- Submit interim and final reports detailing the programme’s progress and outcomes.
- Provide a financial report, including receipts and proof of expenses.
- Funds will be disbursed upon committee approval and agreement signing.
- Payments will be transferred to the designated account specified in the agreement.
- Email completed applications to: [email protected]
- Please contact the Foundation for detailed requirements and application guidelines.
To celebrate diverse fine and performing arts traditions, gathering artists, students, and communities. Those who have benefitted from the RYTHM Foundation Fine & Performing Arts Initiative are encouraged to pay it forward, fostering a spirit of giving back to the arts community.
- Showcase diverse art forms.
- Provide a platform for talent display.
- Foster collaboration among arts organisations.
- Engage communities in cultural activities.
- Fine and performing arts schools.
- Collaboration between at least three organisations.
- Events must promote diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
- A clear programme outline and budget are required.
- Adhere to all relevant laws and guidelines.
- Funds must be utilised as specified in the application.
- Any changes to plans or budgets will require the Committee’s approval.
- Please contact the Foundation at [email protected] for detailed requirements and application guidelines.
