The 2024 FEZANA Scholarships cycle is complete with the announcement of the winners. FEZANA is grateful to all the donors who have endowed these scholarships. It is through their generous donations that FEZANA gives out scholarships totalling 85,000 USD every year. If you would like to know more about endowing a scholarship write to fundraising@fezana.org

We also thank our Scholarship Committee headed by Dr. Dolly Dastoor and Dr. Dinsha Mistree and the entire team of judges who have taken on the task of evaluating over a hundred applicants.

We congratulate the winners and wish them continued success in their student and professional lives.

FEZANA Scholarship Graduate Winners 2024

Mehraban and Morvorid Kheradi Endowed Scholarship
Natalie Kanga, University of Georgia, Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology

Jerry and Celeste Kheradi 30th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
Mantra Roointan, University of Pacific, Doctor of Dental Surgery

Shiraz and Darius Bagli Family Endowed Scholarship
Siavash Mandegari, University of Oklahoma, Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Piroja and Kaikhosrov D. Irani Endowed Scholarship
Malcolm Katrak, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada, Ph.D.

Cavasha and Bikha Gorwala Endowed Scholarship
Pouya Parsinejad, State University of New York, College of Optometry, Doctorate in Optometry

Vesuna WZO Endowed Scholarship
Sanaya Panthaki, Marquette University, 2nd Year, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

FEZANA 25th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
Suhana Patel, New York Medical College, 1st Year, Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences

Soonu and Jal Birdy Endowed Scholarship
Anita Shahriary, Loyola University, Stritch School of Medicine, 1st Year, Doctor of Medicine

12th World Zoroastrian Congress Scholarship
Shauhin Yazdani, University of Waterloo, Canada, 1st Year, Structural Biology, MSc

Jeroo and Darius Captain Endowed Scholarship
Kioumars Tavakoli, McGill University, 2nd Year, MSc in Dental Sciences and Oral Health Sciences

Morvarid Guiv Endowed Scholarship
Farah Kianipour, University of British Columbia, 2nd Year, MBA in Business

30th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
Meherzeen Engineer, New York University, Steinhardt, 1st Year, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Sports and Exercise Science, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

FEZANA Scholarship
Dolly Dastoor FEZANA Scholarship
Kiumars Edalati, University of Washington School of Medicine, 3rd Year, MD

FEZANA Scholarship
Tina Siganporia, Brooklyn College, 1st Year, MA in Mental Health Counselling

FEZANA Scholarship
Sabrina Billimoria, Columbia University, 2nd Year, MSW in Clinical Social Work with Children, Youth, and Families

Community Service Award
Azade Aria, ZSBC

FEZANA Scholarship Undergraduate Winners for 2024

Pavri-Tata Endowed Scholarship
Farah Kavarana, University of Michigan, 1st Year, Environmental Sciences

Purvez and Aban Rustomji Endowed Scholarship
Mahtab Dastur, Rice University, 1st Year, BA in Social Policy Analysis, Pre-Med

Dowlet Minocher Vesuna WZO Canada Endowed Scholarship
Parinaz Hathiram, University of California, San Diego, 1st Year, Neurosciences and Biomedical Engineering

Soonu and Jal Birdy Endowed Scholarship
Natasha Kanga, University of Texas, Austin, 1st Year, Biochemistry

Banoobai and Maneckshaw Kapadia Endowed Scholarship
Cyrus Dhabar, University of Miami, 1st Year, BS and BA in Political Science and Economics

Rostam and Homai Kheradi 30th Anniversary Endowed Scholarship
Atash Khosraviani, McGill University, 2nd Year, BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Jeroo and Darius Captain Endowed Scholarship
Farhaan Shroff, University of Texas, Austin, 1st Year, BE in Mechanical Engineering

Morvarid Guiv Endowed Scholarship
Behzad Karai, Western University, Canada, 1st Year, BSc and JD in Mechatronic Engineering and Law

Sheroo D. Kolsawala WZO Canada Endowed Scholarship
Parenda Forooghi, University of Southern California, 4th Year, BA in Cinema and Media Studies

Villy and Homi Gandhi Endowed Scholarship
Nasha Makujina, Carleton University, Canada, 4th Year, Architectural Conservation and Sustainability

Dhunmai and Dosabhai Gandhi Endowed Scholarship
Paz Mongrelia, University of California, San Diego, 2nd Year, BSc in Computer Sciences

Alumni Scholarship
Rohaan Kapoor, University of California, Davis, 1st Year, BSc in Food Sciences

Community Award
Ervad Neville Kanga, University of Texas

FEZANA Scholarship
Dolly Dastoor FEZANA Scholarship
Rassa Khosravi, University of California, San Diego, BSc in Human Developmental Science

FEZANA Scholarship
Yohan Bacha, 1st Year, Toronto Metropolitan University, BA in Politics and Governance

FEZANA Scholarship
Ervad Neville Kanga, University of Texas, Austin, 1st Year, BSc in Aerospace Engineering

FEZANA Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship Winners 2024

Goolcher and Keki Captain Scholarship for Performing Arts
Chista Nikzad, Enrolled in a Dance Academy, Working Towards a Diploma in Performing Arts

Bapsy Irani Culinary Arts Scholarship
Persheus Mehta, Capilano University, Hospitality and Food Management

Bapsy Irani Fine Arts Scholarship
Rohina Gandhi, Silicon Valley School of Design, Working on Specialty Product Design
Ziana D’Mello, University of Toronto, BA in Architectural Studies and Visual Arts

FEZANA Performing and Creative Arts Scholarship
Bardia Samiakalantari, UC Irvine, Film and Media Studies
Meher Anklesaria, Cal Poly, BFA in Art and Design
Arnaz Irani, Savannah College of Arts & Design, Working Towards a BFA