In Zartoshty’s memory

A new religion education scholarship fund has been established in memory of the late philanthropist Mobed Faridoon Zartoshty under the aeges of the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America (FEZANA). An e-mail from its president Fir­dosh Mehta thanks Zar­tosh­ty’s daughters Pari, Homayoun, Iran and Faran­gis, for their generous donation to FEZANA that has enabled the institution of the Mobed Faridoon Zartoshty Scholarship/s to enable Zarathushti individuals to pursue higher studies and research on the Zarathushti religion at any recognized center of higher learning anywhere in the world.

The eligibility criteria and selection of awardee/s for the scholarship/s rests with FEZANA’s Religion Education Committee, notes the missive. It is understood that the awardee/s will be expected to share the tangible benefits of their study/research with FEZANA and/or the Zarathushti community.

Reticent philanthropist Faridoon Zartoshty

According to current thinking these annual scholarships will cover a study period of five years, starting 2003. The budget for each annual academic year may be used to field one or more students, writes Mehta.

Interested individuals may apply for the scholarship with their postal address, e-mail and telephone number to Kayomarsh Mehta, chair of FEZANA Religion Education Committee at 8122 Circle Drive, Palos Hills, IL 60465, USA (Tel: 708-974-1238) or e-mail him at kayomehta@aol.com

The deadline for receiving completed applications with all attachments is January 31, 2003.