Following was a news article in the Business section of India West of Dec. 23, 2011, about a young Zarathushti, Varzan Patel (son of Thretun Patel of Mumbai, India) who won an Business Ethics Award from the Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation.
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India West
“RIT Student Quits E-Cigarettes, Wins Business Ethics Award

SAPUR AND TEHMINA DESAI MEMORIAL AND BOMBAY PARSI PUNCHAYET SCHOLARSHIP

The Family of late Sapur and Tehmina Desai and Bombay Parsi Punchayet have initiated two Scholarships as under:

• Rs. 10,000/- for Zoroastrian students pursuing Graduation in any stream and who have secured highest overall percentage of any recognized Std. X Examination, such as S.S.C., I.C.S.E., C.B.S.E., or any other equivalent recognized Examination Passed in March 2011.

(Rs. 2,000/- p.a. from Std. XI to completion of graduation provided the candidate continues to achieve 1st Class till completion of graduation) .

• Rs. 10,000/- for Zoroastrian students pursuing post graduation in any stream and who have secured highest overall percentage in March 2011 .

(Rs. 5,000/- p.a. for 2 years i.e. till completion of post graduation)

The selection of scholarships would be based on need-cum merits.

Application with separate Bio-data with a Xerox copy of Std. X Report, College Fee Receipt, and a certificate for extra curricular activities, if any, along with latest salary certificate or latest Tax Returns of the parents (Husband & Wife). , should be forwarded with the full postal address and Telephone No. to

Mr. C. S. Panthaki, Sr. Executive(Welfare), Bombay Parsi Punchayet Office, 209, Dr. D. N. Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001, latest by 28th October 2011.

Zarathushti Youth of British Columbia – here’s an opportunity for you to earn a scholarship to help you with your studies during the 2011/2012 academic year.

What do you have to do? Go on the www.ancientiran.com web site, fill out a simple form *fully*, provide the references required, and send in your application by *August 31st, 2011*. The information you require is under the Scholarship headings of “Criteria” and “Application Form”.
The Mehraban & Paridokht Zartoshty Education Fund Association has funding to provide scholarships to:

AN APPEAL FROM FROHAR FOUNDATION
Frohar Foundation is a Public Trust, registered with the Charity Commissioner under the Bombay Public Trust Act., 1950- Registration No. E-19848. Frohar Foundation is committed to Reintegration of Indian Culture and Ancient History, Propagation of Oriental and Spiritual Studies with Modern outlook and Ancient Wisdom. The Foundation is well-known for the Tele-Serial “HUMTA HUKHTA HVARSHTA” i.e. “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds” — focusing on Ancient Zoroastrian Culture & Heritage and way of life. This Unique Tele — Serial is one of its kind in the world.

The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is accepting applications for its 22nd
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.

To demonstrate solidarity and trust between organizations while serving
community causes, the US Chapter of the World Zoroastrian Organisation is
once again joining the Fali Chothia Trust’s Scholarship Program. This
partnership enables the Trust to significantly increase the amount of its
scholarships.

The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust 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.

Applications may be downloaded from:
http://www.zamwi.org/about/2001FCCT.pdf

1. Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of Huawei Scholarship tenable from August, 2011 for graduate and post graduate studies in credible and reputed institutions in China preferably in the emerging areas of science and technology, culture and social studies and development related programmes.

2. DURATION: The duration of scholarship will be upto the entire period of study, renewable every year. The recipient will have to satisfy the criteria for promotion/ continuation of scholarship as determined by the respective university/institute to continue availing the scholarship.

3. SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: An amount equal to USD 10,000 per annum will be given to the selected candidates to cover the tuition fee and living expenses.

4. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:-  Candidates must satisfy the following criteria to avail the Huawei Scholarship:

1. 1. The candidate must be an Indian citizen, resident in India and below 25 years of age as on September 1 in the year of the scholarship.

1. 2. The candidate must not have any criminal charges pending in a court of law in India or elsewhere.

1. 3. The candidate should have a good academic track record.

1. 4. The candidate must have independently gained admission to a reputed University/

5. The candidate must undertake not to avail of any other corporate or Government scholarship or            assistance for the same programme of study in China. College/Institution in China at the time of applying the scholarship.

In addition to the above, the Candidate’s personality, aptitude and academic purpose will be important factors guiding the expert panel to the final selection.

Click Here for more details and application procedure.