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SHRI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP
To promote and encourage studies in Jainism and thereby to spread Bhagwan Mahavir's message of universal love, brotherhood and nonviolence, a lifetime goal of Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi, to honor him and to commemorate his historical visit to the West in 1893, JAINA had established this scholarship in Fall, 1997. (Jain Digest winter edition pa.20.). This scholarship is being awarded to bright and needy students studying Jainism and/or pursuing doctorate and/or research studies in fields like Jain philosophy, Jain literature, Jain scriptures, Jain temple architectures at recognized Universities and Institutions.
To help Jain Sadhus/Sadhavis in their studies at accredited institutions by giving the cost of their books, tuition fees and miscellaneous expenses. Research studies in work of VRG's unpublished literature.
✦ 'Brochures and scholarship application forms are available on our website www.geocities.com/kenpet 1938/VRG Scholarship.html. India based screening subcommittee is publishing this project in national news papers and in almost all Jain publications in India. Prescribed application forms are also mailed to institutions offering studies in Jainsim. Subcommittee invites, scrutinizes and recommends applications for awarding scholarships. It was a matter of great pleasure that the award of this scholarship was started in year 2001, VRG's death centenary year and 2600th birth year of Bhagvan Mahavir. Nonrefundable 15 scholarships were awarded so far to students studying Jainism. We plan to prepare documentary on his life mission, arrange memorial lectures and explore all means/avenues to
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