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Classes
Farsi Class
Farsi class for all ages is in session since early 1997.
Sessions are conducted on weekends and open to the public. Anyone with desires to learn Farsi is encouraged to participate.
For more information please contact the center and ask for the
Educations (Amoozesh) group.
Gatha Class
Gatha class for all ages is conducted on Sundays. For more information please contact the center.
Avesta Class
Avesta class for all ages is conducted on Sundays.
For more information please contact the center.
| Title | Author, Price | ||
| Pictorial History of Iran | Aminisam $20.00 | ||
| Fravarane (I choose for Myself the Zoroastrian Religion) | Dr. A Jafary $10.00 | ||
| The Divine songs of Asho Zarathushtra | Dr. Iraj Taraporwala $45.00 | ||
| Zoroastrians in North America | Directory of Yellow pages FEZANA $10.00 | ||
| Feraidoon Conquers Zohak | From the Shahnameh $12.00 | ||
| Zarathustra's City of Light | H. Vahidi $15.00 | ||
| The Religious Ceremonies and Customs of The Parsees | J. J. Modi $10.00 | ||
| History of Zoroastrianism | M. N. Dhalla $25.00 | ||
| Gifts That Lifts Shifts and Uplifts words | Meher D. Amalsad $7.00 | ||
| Message of Zarathustra (Religious Instruction) | Mobed Bahram Shahzadi $5.00 | ||
| The Divine songs of Asho Zarathushtra | Mobed F. Azargoshasp $15.00 | ||
| Thus Spake The Real Zarathushtra | Shahriar Shahriari $11.00 | ||
| The Gatha of Asho Zarathushtra | Pallen R. Ichaporia $10.00 | ||
The Fali Chothia
Charitable Trust is now accepting applications for its 15th
annual awards. Scholarships are open to all Zoroastrian students in North
America who are 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.
To demonstrate solidarity and trust between organizations while serving
community causes, the US Chapter of the World Zoroastrian Organisation is
joining the Fali Chothia Trust's Scholarship Program. This
partnership will enable the Trust to significantly increase the amount of
its scholarships.
Forms are available in PDF format at http://www.zamwi.org/about/2001FCCT.pdf
The Fali Chothia Charitable Trustt was established in 1988 under the
Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington, Inc. (ZAMWI). The
Trust
provides scholarships to deserving Zoroastrian students enrolled in
universities in North America, regardless of their country of origin.
If you are unable to download the form, please contact me at
ferozafitch@lexicongraphics.net or 301 564 3726.
Regards,
Feroza Fitch,
Metropolitan Washington, D.C.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited for the FEZANA
SCHOLARSHIPS and the MEHRABAN DORAB KHERADI ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS.
The scholarships
are open to Zarathushti
applicants who have obtained admission for attendance at institutions of
higher learning (accredited degree-granting colleges or universities) in
USA or Canada.
Scholarships: Scholarships
for the academic year will be awarded as planned.
Eligibility:
To be eligible the applicant
must complete the application form and provide documentation for:
(1)
proof of status in USA or Canada (a minimum of one year residency
in USA or Canada is required)
(2)
past academic
records and accomplishments
(3)
program of study
(4)
annual financial
need including assistance already pledged by other funds, charitable institutions or the institution of
choice;
(5)
other financial assistance available from family and friends
(6)
Community service
including contributions to Zarathushti functions and organizations
(7)
Three reference letters
Award Criteria:
Applicants will be rated on Merit of Scholastic Achievement (40%) ,
Financial Need (40%), Extra-curricular Activities (10%) and Community
Service (10%).
Application: Application forms are available from the FEZANA website at
or from Dr Dolly Dastoor (dastoor@total.net). Signed and completed application forms should be post-marked
DOLLY DASTOOR Ph.D, Chair FEZANA Scholarship Committee,
3765, Malo, Brossard, Quebec Canada J4Y 1B4
Moobed Feridoon
Zartoshty Religion Education Scholarship is available to all
Zarathushtis wishing to pursue higher studies and research in Zarathusti
Religion, or in ancient languages relevant to the religion, at a
recognized Institute of Higher Education anywhere in the world.
The deadline for application is March 31.
Information on the scholarship and the application form is attached.
FEZANA
announces the establishment of a Religion Education Scholarship fund in
memory of Late Moobed Faridoon Zardoshty. We are grateful for the
munificence of Zardoshty sisters, Pari, Homayoun, Iran and Farangis and
their families for their generous donation to FEZANA in memory of their
beloved father to set up this scholarship fund.
The
Moobed Faridoon Zardoshty Religion Education Scholarship/s is to be
awarded to selected Zarathushti individual/s for higher studies and
research in Zarathushti religion at a recognized institution of Higher
Education anywhere in the world.
Current
plans are to award these annual scholarships for a period of five years. An amount has been budgeted for each academic year and
may be divided amongst one or more selected individuals.
The
Religion Education Committee of FEZANA will manage the eligibility and
selection of awards of the scholarship/s. Selected individuals will be
required to agree to allow FEZANA and/or the Zarathushti community to
receive a tangible benefit from their study and/or research.
All
interested Zarathushti individuals can request an application for
scholarship by providing their contact information, including an email
and phone number to:
Kayomehta@aol.com
(708) 974-1238
Eligibility:
ð
This
scholarship is available to all Zarathushtis wishing to pursue higher
studies and research in Zarathusti Religion, or in ancient languages
relevant to the religion, at a recognized Institute of Higher Education anywhere
in the world.ð
The
scholarship is available to individuals and not to any institutions.
ð
The
candidate must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
ð
The
courses / studies undertaken must be in Zarathushti Religion and not in
Comparative Religions.
ð
The
courses / studies undertaken must be at undergraduate, graduate or post
graduate level.
ð
The
courses / studies undertaken may or may not be towards a degree.
ð
To be eligible the
applicant must complete the application form and provide all information
as specified in the How to apply section
How
to Apply:
ð Application form can be requested from kayomehta@aol.com or downloaded from the FEZANA website http://www.fezana.org
ð
Fill
out the Application as completely as possible. Add attachments if you
feel additional information may be pertinent.
ð
Attach
detail description of the course/s.
ð
Provide annual financial need
for the course/s in local currency as well as in US$.
ð
State assistance already
pledged by other funds, charitable institutions or the institution of
choice.
ð
State other financial
assistance available from family and friends.
ð
Provide past academic
record(s).
ð
Attach
Letters of Recommendations. A minimum of three recommendations
are required and at least two must be from independent
Zarathushtis. Letters of
recommendations from Dastoors, Mobeds, Educators, Community Leaders will
be preferred.
ð
Completed
application together with requested documents must be returned to
Kayomarsh P. Mehta, Chair - FEZANA Religion Education, at the above
address to reach him no later than March 31st of each year,
to be considered for the next academic year.
Scholarship
Conditions:
ð
Scholarship
winners will be informed by June 15th of their award.
However, the award will be subject to them successfully enrolling for
the said course.
ð
Successful
candidates will need to show proof of enrolment at the institution.
Upon receipt of a copy of such proof, the scholarship amount will
be issued as close to the institution billing date as possible.
ð
Scholarship
will be awarded by FEZANA through a local Zarathushti Anjuman where
practical to do so.
ð
At
the end of the semester or quarter, copy of the grade report must be
sent to the above address. Unsatisfactory
grades (C and below, or dropping out) will require the recipient to
refund the full scholarship amount.
ð
FEZANA
shall reserve the right to publish or reproduce in part or in full any
material/s generated by the recipient during the course of these
studies, strictly for dissemination to its member organizations and
other Zarathushti entities it sees fit.
However, no part of the material will be published or reproduced
by FEZANA for any monetary gain.
RATING
CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:
Applicants will be
rated on Merit of the following criteria:
Potential of the
Studies to promote further understanding of Zarathushti
religion…...........…30%
Financial
Need…………………….........……..30%
How applicant plans
to use the knowledge gained during these studies
to benefit our
religion and community …………
20%
Community
involvement of the individual…….… 10%
Scholastic
background and achievements……… 10%
SCHEDULE:
Filing Deadline March 31st
Education Committee
+ 30 days
Review applications,
Judges
+ 20 days
Review and rank applications
Return to Education Committee.
Education Committee
+15 days
Review Judges’ ranking
and clarify, if needed.
Complete final list of
Scholarship recipients.
Education Committee
+ 10 days
Inform recipients.
=
+ 75 days (
June 15th)
ð
All
successful candidates will be informed of the award decision by June 15th.