Sent on behalf of Fezana For several years, our own Ervad Jehan Bagli and the FEZANA team has worked hard to establish an academic program for advanced studies and research in the Zoroastrian religion, and ancient Iranian languages of our texts in order to perpetuate them and keep from becoming extinct. This will offer students an opportunity to pursue advanced
Read moreIf you are interested in working in Japan, please read on…. Japan is considered to be one of the most advanced countries in the world today, technologically and economically. But in this rich and prosperous country, there is a shortage of young people. * There are millions of jobs, many scholarships available for young people in the age group of
Read moreGrant opportunity to preserve documentary heritage (manuscripts, rare books, archives, and other kinds of written records). CULTURAL HERITAGE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY The Prince Claus Fund (Netherlands) and the Whiting Foundation (New York) are currently accepting proposals for their joint “First Aid to Documentary Heritage Under Threat” program. The program awards grants averaging €15,000 for projects to conserve threatened documentary cultural
Read moreThe Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its 29th annual scholarship awards. Scholarships are open to Zoroastrian students in North America enrolled in four-year or graduate-level programs. Awards are based on financial need, academic achievement, extracurricular activity and community service. They are given as outright gifts or no- and low-interest loans. The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust was established in 1988 under the Zoroastrian
Read moreZOROASTRIAN FACULTY NETWORK in collaboration with R. D. SETHNA SCHOLARSHIP FUND invites Applications from Indian Zoroastrian students for grant of Loan Scholarships for the next academic year starting August 2020 for a two years Master’s Program in Engineering culminating in a Doctorate Degree. The first Scholar would be admitted to the University of Oklahoma, USA provided he/she meets with the
Read moreFor the first time in its 215-year-old history, a woman has been appointed as the president of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. The announcement of 77-year-old Vispi Balaporia’s appointment was made on Saturday after she reportedly won 107 of 163 votes. Elections for the head post of the historical institution are held every three years and a person can serve
Read moreWomen in Technology Scholarship A Zonta International Program, Funded through the Zonta International Foundation General Information The world economy, industry and sciences are becoming inc… Source: Women in Technology Scholarships available
Read moreMumbai-based Patuck Polytechnic Trust offers dual-medium schooling, along with technical training that has options of college education. The institution focuses in enhancing the skill levels of eligible people from the economically weaker session of the society thus creating growth possibilities. Adil Patuck, Chairman of the institution, delves into the Trust philosophy and elaborates on the vision of bringing in the much
Read moreKARACHI: The Bai Virbaijee Soparivala (BVS) Parsi High School celebrated its 160 years with prayers and a grand Milad on Thursday. The BVS Parsi High School was founded in 1859 by Seth Shapurji Hormusji Soparivala and his family in a small Parsi Balakshala housed in the residence of Dadabhoy Palonji Paymaster. But as the school-going community increased, it outgrew the
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