Congress Subsidy Application

The Sacramento Zoroastrian Association (SZA) is launching this initiative to support members of our community who are interested in attending upcoming global Zoroastrian congresses. These gatherings bring together Zoroastrians from around the world to exchange ideas, strengthen our faith and cultural identity, and build meaningful global connections.

13th World Zoroastrian Congress (WZC) – December 2026, Singapore
9th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (WZYC) – December 2027, India

If you are interested in attending one of the upcoming congresses, please complete this form to indicate your interest. Submitting this form does not guarantee funding, but it will help SZA understand the level of interest and plan potential fundraising and support initiatives.

🗓️ Last day to submit this form: April 15, 2026 – 11:59 PM PST

Have any Questions or concerns?
📧 Email: Contact@sacza.org

☎️ WhatsApp: (279) 237-6919

Sacramento Zoroastrian Association (SZA)

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Phone *

Date of Birth *

City *

State/Province *

Are you a member of SZA (Sacramento Zoroastrian Association)?YesNo

(Please note: You will only be receiving funding for one congress. All eligible subsidy recipients will receive an equal amount of money, regardless of congress chosen.)

(Please consider any extenuating circumstances when making your selection—for example, visa challenges. We note that individuals of Iranian and Pakistani nationality often face significant difficulties obtaining visas for India.)

Which Congress are you planning to attend? *13th World Zoroastrian Congress (WZC) – December 2026, Singapore9th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (WZYC) – December 2027, IndiaNot Decided As Yet

Short Bio and Community Engagement:

Please provide a brief bio including your involvement with Sacramento Zoroastrian Association (SZA) activities, such as Z Games 2026, community events, and the North American Zoroastrian Congress 2028 (NAZC 2028). Highlight any volunteer work, leadership roles, or contributions to SZA initiatives.

This helps us understand your engagement and community involvement when reviewing subsidy applications.

Bio *

Terms & Conditions *

To be eligible for this subsidy, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must register for and attend either the 13th World Zoroastrian Congress (December 2026, Singapore) or the 9th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress (December 2027, India).

Applicants may be asked to actively participate in SZA community initiatives, including volunteering at events, assisting with fundraising efforts, or supporting outreach activities related to this program.

Applicants must notify SZA if they receive funding or sponsorship from another Zoroastrian organization for attending the same congress.

If selected for the subsidy, applicants may be asked to share their experience with the SZA community after the congress (for example, through a short presentation, report, or community update).

Note:
This form is intended to indicate your interest in receiving potential support and to keep you informed about SZA initiatives and updates related to this program. Submission of this form does not guarantee funding, and subsidy decisions will depend on available funds and review by the Sacramento Zoroastrian Association (SZA).

SZA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, modify, or update the terms of this program at any time.

By checking the box below, the applicant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to the Terms and Conditions listed above.