Scholarship List
Parsi Panchayats
Ahmedabad Parsi PanchayatParsi Agiyari Compound, Khamasa Gate, Ahmedabad 380001. Tel: 079-25350439/25350449
Contact Person: Secretary (Mr Feroze Davar -in 2009)
Note:
All Parsi from Ahmedabad must apply. If you are staying outside but ancestors or parents from Ahmedabad than also try.
They will give their application form. Please do follow up. They take long time in replying. They give in the range of 25000 – 100000. They mostly give interest free loan only.
1) Collect application form from the Panchayat office and send the necessary documents with the application form.
2) Once the amount has been sanctioned. They will get the papers prepared.
3) They require post dated cheques and guarantors details and signature along with your signature
4) If student is below 18 the loan is given in the name of the parent.
5) The post dated cheques should be given from the students savings account or joint savings account with the student. / Bombay Parsi Panchayat
Higher Education Committee
Sir JJ School Bldg,3rd flr, 209 D. N. Rd, Fort, Mumbai 400001 Tel: 022-22617421/22/23/23641118
CEO: Mr. Melhi Colah
Contact Person: Mr. Yazdi Mowdawala- Secretary.
Note:
Higher education Committee has lots of funds but apply early. Apply before March/April and if you are late best thing to do is go personally to Mumbai to the BPP office and make an application. They generally give close to 1lac half grant and half loan. If you are late than BPP will give from their funds. They take a
long time in replying back. So please apply early. All Parsis from any city must and must apply.
Procedure:
1) Call Yezdi Mowdawala and ask about application form. Better is to go to the Panchayat office as if you are from outstation he will prepare the application sheet in front of you.
2) Give or send all the required documents to the Panchayat along with the application form.
3) Keep doing follow up and keep going to Panchayat office off and on so that they remember you. If from outstation do go and meet whenever in Mumbai.
4) Once the amount is sanctioned required papers will be given for your signature. Your guarantors signature will also be required but not necessary for the guarantor to be present in person. Guarantor has to be earning and residing in Mumbai.
5) Post dated cheques of the given loan amount will have to be given. They would want the loan to be over within 10-12 months. The grace period of two-three years will be given i.e. after your course gets over they will give you one more year after which they will start depositing the post dated cheques.
6) LIC (endowment) Policy of the loan given will be required. The student will have to get it assigned to the Panchayat.There is no need to transfer the policy to Mumbai.
The Surat Parsi Panchayat Funds & Properties Trust, Rustomji Mancherji Kooka Parsi Panchayat Buildings, Dr. Jamshedji Laskari Road, Shahpore, Surat 395003.
Tel: 0261 - 2432978/2423221
Note:
Definitely apply. They give out scholarships in the month of December/January. Do follow up.
Procedure:
1) Call them and ask for an application form.
2) Send all the required information with the application form. / Iranian Zoroastrian Anjuman,
Kermani Bldgs, 2nd Flr, Sir Phirozeshah Mehta Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001.Tel: 022- 2040401. It is Opp to Citibank. Mr J Irani (one of the trustees), Mr. Kanga - Manager
Gives grant(gift scholarship) around Rs. 7501
Note:
Must apply and do follow up. They will keep the cheque ready but generally don’t inform if the student is from out of station.
Procedure:
1) Write an application letter and ask for an
application form and send self addressed envelope with Rs 15 stamp.
2) Send all the required documents mentioned on the application form.
3) The amount will be given only when original pport with visa or visa true copy and air ticket is shown.
Bulsar Parsi Anjuman Trust Funds,
Bejan Baug, Bunder Road, Valsad 396001.
Tel: 02632-253316/651228
Send application letter with offer (admission) letter by courier only. / Billimora Parsi Zoroastrian Trust Fund,
Dist. Valsad, Billimora 396321
0264-285576
Scholarship given only to Billimora residents
Calutta Zoroastrian Community’s Religious & Charity Fund, 52, Chowringhee Road,
Calcutta 700071. Tel 033- 22827851
Scholarship given only to Calcutta students / Delhi Parsi Anjuman Registered Trust,
Mengusi Parsi Dharamshala, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, Delhi Gate, New Delhi 110002.
Tel: 011- 23238615,23231228
Only given to Delhi students.
Parsi Panchayat Vadodara,
Sr. B.N. Seervai Parsi Dharmashala,
Fatehgunj, P.O. Road, Vadodara 390002.
Tel: 0265 2793979
Only given to students from Vadodara
TRUSTS/INSTITUTIONS
R.D. Sethna Scholarship FundEsplanade House, 29 Hazarimal Somani Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400 001.
CEO: Mr. Farrokh Rustomji Direct No: 22077064
CONTACT PERSON: Noshir Dastur Tel: 22 22077044
Email:
Website:
LOAN Scholarship With 2% Interest sometimes
Application deadline: 31st May for getting application form They review the application in July. So even if deadline is over do apply or call. If its before July they might send an application form. It is a very big fund so definitely apply, it gives good loan (in the range of 1,00,000 to 3,00,000). Please follow up as if student is staying out of station they might not be able to call and inform.
Procedure:
1) Send an application letter along with Rs. 50 and a self addressed stamped envelope. Signatures needed on the form- of a guarantor from Mumbai a male who is working and earning more than Rs. 15,000. 2 references are required again only from Mumbai. The references maybe Parsi or Non-Parsi.
2) Once the amount is sanctioned, they will call you to take the agreement and get franking done after which the student and the guarantor’s signatures are required.
3) Requires Insurance Policy (endowment policy only) of the amt of loan taken. Taken from TATA AIG but if you are staying out of station they will consider LIC (Plan 14 for 20 years)as well. Once the policy is taken get it transferred to Mumbai and than the assignment questionnaire which LIC agent gives has to be filled and stamped by R D Sethna and go and give it to the Insurance Office and than they will send it to R D Sethna.
4) Give the acknowledgement to R D Sethna of the LIC and than finally the student will receive the cheque.
5) They will give 2/3 rd amount once all formalities are over and 1/3rd amount after 6 months depending on your progress.
6) Before leaving when you purchase the foreign exchange you will have to send them a copy of the slip. As soon as you reach your University you will have to send them a joining letter copy and after six months your progress report and a letter requesting to send you the remaining amount.
7) There is a condition if you pay the full loan amount within 2-3 years after taking it you will not be charged any interest.
Given to Non-Parsis also / J N TATA Endowment
Administrative Office,
Mulla House, 4th Flr, 51, M G Road, Fort, Mumbai 400001 Tel: 22-66658282, 66657681, 66657198, 66657774
Director: Dr (Mrs) Navaz Mody
Last date 31st January and application submission 27th February. But still try after the deadline also by calling up, speak to Ms. Snehal Nair or email her. They might consider if they have funds.
Note:
MUST APPLY. But before hand. They give Loan & Gift Scholarship. Please note even if you have not received any reply from any Universities or are going to apply or have applied than also call for an application form. Total maximum amount they give is Rs. 5,00,000 and minimum at least 25k – 50k Sometimes the gift is in terms of the airline ticket.
Procedure:
1) Send Rs. 100 by money order or DD and write an application letter for getting the application form.
2) Along with other necessary documents they also require a Statement of Purpose, CV and one recommendation letter from professor or employer written especially for scholarship. 2 references from your own city and their address proof. Referees can also be Non-Parsis. Also requires pan card details of parents and student if working and address proof.
3) If your application gets shortlisted you will be called for a personal interview with an expert in the field you are going for.
4)If you are successful you will have to go to Mumbai again with your guarantor for signing the agreement papers. The guarantor can be preferably one of your parent.
5) They require an Insurance policy of the amount of
loan taken
FOR NON PARSIS also
The Incorporated Zoroastrian Charity Funds of Hongkong, Canton and Macao (Macau)
3rd to 6th Floors, Zoroastrian Building
101 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay
Hong Kong. Mailing Address is : General Post Office Box 7305, Hong Kong.
E-Mail Address Is :
Contact person: Mr. Homyar – Tel: 00852 25763532
Trustees:
Viraf Parekh — Hon. Secretary & Trustee
President, Jal Soli Shroff. Tel: +852 23327331 Email: shroff@fossil. com
Rustom Jokhi 28193394 Email:
Dr. Cyrus Kumana 28551143 Email:
Note:
No need to send hard copy. Just write a mail to Mr Homyar at . He will send the application form which one can fill up and scan along with all the certificates and required documents and send by email. There is no deadline. They give loan only. They will send a demand draft to the student’s home address abroad in the name of the University. They will give loan in the countries currency which you can directly submit to the University/College.
When the amount will be sanctioned an email will be received which will ask for Student ID, University Name (In whose name the demand draft has to be made) and student home add abroad. They would like to be kept in touch and would like to know of your progress on regular basis.
Check, don’t know if given to Non-Parsis also. / N.M. Wadia Charities,
N.M. Wadia Building, 123, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mumbai – 400001.
Tel 22674271
Procedure:
1) Call or send an application letter with self addressed envelope and stamp and Rs. 20 for the application form.
2) They require one recommendation letter from professor or employer written for the purpose of scholarship and not what you submitted to the University.
Note:
Please follow up. The trust gives money in the month of December/January. If the student is not going to be there than following things should be left with parents/guardians:
- Passport and Visa copy
- Air ticket copy
- Foreign exchange purchase proof
- University offer and Visa letter copy
- Authority letter from student that on the students
behalf someone else (mention who) will take care
- Receipt with Re 1 revenue stamp
Given to Non-Parsis also
Bai Hamabai Framji Cama Charity Trust
C/O Scylla R Vatcha
Saher Bldg., 51 - B, Bhulabhai Desai Road,
Mumbai - 400026
NOTE:
Must and must apply. GIFT SCHOLARSHIP. Takes care of many other trusts. No deadline. Do not follow up at any cost.
HWEC- Do not call only write to Scylla Vatcha. And only send by post, no courier.
One need not mention the trust name or anything can directly address the letter to Scylla Vatcha. After sending application do not follow up. If she wants to give scholarship she will get in touch. Gives good scholarship in the range of 30000 and more.
Procedure:
1) No application form. Just write an application letter and send all the necessary documents like admission letter, school and college certificates, etc.
2) She will send a sanction letter and ask for visa and air ticket.
3) Once you send the visa and air ticket she will send the cheque to you within 15-20 days. / Lotus Trust
Lotus House, 5th Flr, Near Liberty Cinema
33-A New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020
+(91)-(22)-22034279, 22053092, 22036724
Email:
Loan, returnable after student graduates (optional)
Its mostly GIFT Scholarship
- Deadline: Applications accepted between 1st April and 15th May
- Scope: Postgraduate studies
- Amount: Rs.30,000-Rs.50,000
Note:
If you are late write a personal letter (mark confidential on envelope) to one of the trustees preferably Chairman and try your luck. Chairman is Mrs. Zena Sorabjee (wife of Mr. Soli Sorabjee). Other Trustees: Soli Sorabjee, Merwan Pheroze Khambata, Deepak Parekh, Anjana Shah, Navin Shah. For Non-Parsis as well.
Procedure:
1) Write and application letter
2) If you apply before deadline than ask for application form.
3) If not than write application letter, send all documents and fill in all details on A4 sheet in the format of an application form. Also send CV with other documents.
4) If they sanction the amount you will receive the sanction letter which will ask for some documents after which in 15 days time you shall receive the cheque.
5) They require the foreign exchange purchase slip you can send it later when you buy foreign exchange and can mention it your letter that you will send it later.
6) They would like that the student informs about the progress.
K B Doctor Trust
15/5 Kharegat Colony, N S Patkar Marg, Mumbai 400007. Tel: 022-23614199
Contact Person:Mr. Rustom Hormazdiyar (HWEC)
Note:
Mr. Hormazdiyar is very meticulous and particular. If he gives any instructions than please follow or else he gets very very upset.
Gives Gift Scholarship only in the range of Rs. 25000-1,00,000
Procedure:
1) Write an application letter and send all the documents copy’s like offer letter from University, all marksheets, certificates, family contribution, trusts you have applied to, salary certificate of self if working and of parents. Make a summary i.e. put all on A4 sheet like an application form. Whatever copies you enclose mention it in the application letter.
2) As soon as he receives your application he will give you a call and tell you to come and meet him whenever you in Mumbai. Please give him importance he should not feel that he is taken for granted or that his fund is not important. He does not appreciate that you say you came for this fund or that fund. Just say you had work and have to come to Mumbai so you will club all together.
3) Listen to his instructions carefully and follow them properly.
4) If he wants to give you will directly receive a cheque after you have met him. You will have to send the receipt of cheque received.
For NON PARSIS ALSO / World Zoroastrian Organisation Trust,
C-1, Hermes House, 3rd floor, Mama Parmanand Marg, Opera House, Mumbai 400 004.
Tel Nos: 022-23684451, 23684452, 23684453
Chairman: Mr. Dinshaw Tamboly
CEO: Mr. Yazdi Randelia
Note:
For Post Graduate studies in India & Overseas. Must apply. No deadline. Also provides help for medical reasons.
Procedure:
1) Write an application for scholarship and ask for application form.
2) You will be sent an application form and would be asked for few details and necessary documents to be sent.
3) You will receive a reply within a few days of applying.
4) If amount is sanctioned and if it’s a loan they will send a sanction letter and ask you if you would accept the loan. After you send your acceptance letter they will send you a cheque within a week. You will have to send them the receipt of amount received.
Ushta-te Foundation
167, Sunrise Park, Opp. Drive-in Cinema, Thaltej Road, Ahmedabad 380054. Tel: 26855165, 26853114, 26858859. Email:
Managing Trustee – Mrs. Meher R Medora
Note:
Gives only loan in the range of Rs. 25,000 to 1,00,000. Gives for higher education, helps poor for their upliftment. No deadline. They will let you know their decision and you will not require to do any follow up.
Procedure:
- If in Ahmedabad kindly call Dr. Ms. Armaity Davar and collect the application form from her and if from outstation kindly write on the above mentioned address.
- You will have to send an SOP along with CV a reference from your professor (you can put the one you put for your University) and other necessary documents
- Once you submit your application form within a months time you will receive a reply.
- You will have to give post dated cheques and have to pay back the loan in 20-25 instalments. You will get one year as grace period after course gets over.
- They might ask for an insurance policy for the amount of loan given.
- Along with your signature your guarantor’s signature is also required on the given documents as formality. Guarantor can be anyone except parents.
- Once you complete all formalities and submit it to Ms. Davar you shall receive the cheque within a weeks time.
Liberty Building (Liberty Cinema), 4th Floor, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020. Its near Bombay Hospital. Contact Person: Ms. Terengees
Tel: (022) 22017130, 2201 5895
Type: Loan Scholarship
Deadline: Forms accepted from May to July
Scope: All degrees.
Procedure:
1) Write an application letter and send self addressed envelope with Rs. 15 for the application form.
2) On the application form they require a signature of your relative in Mumbai. 2 Reference from you own city.
3) Send the application form with all the necessary documents.
4) Once the trustees take a decision they will let you know.