Fali Chothia Charitable Trust – Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington Inc.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 academic year, and can be downloaded here. The deadline for submitting applications is October 1, 2026. Emailed applications are NOT accepted. Please submit your application only after you have a current local address and a telephone number at your university.

Assistance is based on factors such as an applicant’s overall financial need, educational level and achievements, as well as community service — particularly among Zoroastrian communities. In addition to individual contributions, the fund receives support from a collaboration with the World Zoroastrian Organization (WZO). This collaboration enables the trust to provide more sizeable scholarships, and allows both organizations to further their goals of helping needy Zoroastrian students without duplicating efforts.

All donations made to the trust are tax-exempt, and go directly toward the corpus of the fund. Individual members of the Board of Trustees absorb all administrative, mailing, and other fund-raising costs. Donations may be made either online, or by a check made payable to ZAMWI – The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust and mailed to:

ZAMWI
Attn: The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust
10300 Farnham Drive
Bethesda, MD 20814

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The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 scholarship awards. A total of $43,000 was awarded to the following very worthy recipients:

Palaash Bhathena, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Masachusetts, Amherst.

Sanaya Cooper, obtaining a Masters in Finance degree at Zicklin School of Business.

Zahan Dastur, completing a degree in Business Administration at Virginia Tech.

Faredun Dungore, pursuing a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Western Univ. College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Benaz Dutia, seeking a degree in Social Services Support at Taylor Pro College.

Vahishta Engineer, pursuing a Degree in Health Science and Business Administration at Northeastern University.
Keyon Kaboly-Zadeh, studying Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia.

Armon Kaboly-Zadeh, pursuing Juris Doctor/Juris Indegenarum Doctor at the University of Victoria.

Taba Khademi Kalantari, studying Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music.

Mahafrin Mehta, obtaining a Master of Law degree in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center.

Zeyus Spenta, pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry/Pre-med at the Universit of British Columbia.

Zarmeen Thunti, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design at Texas Tech University.

Rashne Vakharia, completing a Master of Science degree in Chemistry at the University of Waterloo.

The Fali Chothia Charitable Trust was established under the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Washington Inc. (ZAMWI) in 1988 to help provide scholarships to needy Zoroastrian students studying in North America. Awards are based on financial need, educational achievement, and community service. To demonstrate solidarity and trust between organizations while serving community causes, the U.S. Chapter of the World Zoroastrian Organisation makes annual contributions to the trust.