Jain Journal 2000 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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NEWS ON JAINISM AROUND THE WORLD
Scholarship on Jainism
JAINA
Federation of Jain Associations in North America Sponsored
SHRI VIRCHAND RAGHAVJI GANDHI SCHOLARSHIP
Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi was the first Jain to spread Lord Mahajvir's message of universal love and nonviolence to the west when he attended the first ever held parliament on world religions in Chicago in 1893. To commemorate the centenary of that great historical event and to honour this great Jain Scholar and humanitarian, JAINA had established a Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarship in 1997. (JAIN Digest winter edition 1997, p. 20)
This scholarship will be awarded to bright and needy students studying Jainism and / or pursuing doctorate and/or research studies in fields like Jainism, Jain philosophy, Jain literature, Jain scriptures, Jain temple architecture etc. at recognized institutions and universities.
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The scholarship up to Rs. 15,000/- to 17,000/- for one year, renewable up to 4 years will be awarded depending upon
1. Field of studies taken or plan to take.
2. Academic standing (please provide two latest mark-sheets or documents to that effect).
3. Financial need. Please describe. (optional)
4. Recommendations-two required. (i) From person familiar with applicant's academic achievements and (ii) from person familiar with applicant's character.
5. Personal interview by representatives appointed by JAINA V.R. Gandhi scholarship Committee.
Completed application form with all necessary documents/ attachments shall be mailed to:
Dr J.B. Shah
"Shardaben Chimanbhai Educational Research Centre"
"Darshan",
Opp. Ranakpur Society, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad-380.004. Phone: 079-2868739.