Tribute to 19th Century Indian Legend Shri Virchandji Raghavji Gandhi

Author(s): JAINA VRG Committee
Publisher: JAINA VRG Committee

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Virchand Raghavji Gandhi Scholarships for Jain Studies Financial aid & Scholarships in memory of Virchand Raghavji Gandhi are awarded in Jain studies;
: • International Summer School for Jain Studies begun in 2005.
• Opportunities to Volunteer and Serve - Over 20 active community and infrastructure development projects are underway and are managed by JAINA volunteers.
Especially for Young Jains, JAINA offers following activities:
• Young Jains Association and Young Jain Professionals - Vibrant groups that have many regional and biennial national (conventions) events.
• Jain Milan and Networking Forum - Matrimonial networking connections organized annually.
• Campus Outreach - Connects Jain community with Jain students on university campuses.
Along with 34 Jaina Committees, JAINA, VRG Scholarship, Memorial, Stamp Committee
under chairmanship of Shri Pravin C. Shah has made its importance felt worldwide with it aims & objectives in reviving great Jain Legend Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi , also known as Father of American Jainism. JAINA, VRG Committee:
To honor Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi and to commemorate his historical visit to the West in 1893, JAINA had established this scholarship in fall, 1997. 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. Also promote Research studies in work of VRG's unpublished literature.
Applications Forms can be downloaded from JAINA's website http://inf.jaina.org/VRGCommittee/VRG_committee.htm, clicking on VRG Committee. Forms duly filled in are to be mailed back before July 31 of each academic year as advised. JAINA, VRG Committee Objectives:
To promote and encourage studies in Jainism
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