ZEDF Scholar
ZEDF is now accepting applications for funding of a ZEDF Scholar interested in pursuing graduate studies leading to a Master’s degree with a major or focus in Entrepreneurship from a recognized accredited university.
Criteria and details for applicants:
- Open to all Zoroastrians.
- Only one ZEDF Scholar will be selected for the 2024-25 academic year starting Fall 2024 or Spring 2025
- Individual should have received an unconditional admission offer.
- Individual should work to maximize grants from Zoroastrian Trusts and University sources which do not have to be paid back.
- ZEDF will provide the balance, upto US$ 15,000, as an Entrepreneurship Development Loan for Tuition & Living.
- Tuition amount would be paid directly to the University and Living expenses as determined to be reasonable to the Scholar.
- ZEDF Scholar will pay back the loan within 4 years following graduation.
- Personal promissory note from Individual & Guarantor will be required.
- ZEDF Trustees will select the Scholar based on academic achievement, work experience, volunteerism and ‘Giving Back’. The trustees’ decision will be final.
Application Forms
or by emailing ZEDF Secretary Pervin Taleyarkhan pervin@zedf.org
Contact Edul Daver, edul@zedf.org for further information.