Fr C O Vargis Scholarship Fund

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Fr. C.O. Vargis Scholarship Fund is an educational fund that provides financial support in Christian spirit and love to underprivileged children in India. The Fr.

Vargis Scholarship Fund is an educational scholarship with the mission to provide financial support to under-privileged students in India to pursue a professional degree in nursing or information technology. Our goal is to build a lasting, sustainable fund that will serve as a source of access to higher education for those who financially fall beneath the poverty line. Vargis or “Vargis Achen” has

been our beloved parish priest for over 30 years. He retired in the Fall of 2014 from his pastoral ministry of more than 50 years as a priest of the Malankara Orthodox Church. In lieu of a traditional monetary gift, Vargis Achen’s friends and family gave him a gift that would carry-on his pastoral ministry for future generations. A non-profit scholarship fund was founded in honor of his dedication to professional education. Over the years, he has tirelessly advocated for the advancement of education for children in the United States and India, and has personally financed numerous students. Vargis’ love for Christ, his Church, his flock along with the belief that an education cannot only edify one person but uplift an entire family out of poverty has been the driving force behind his work.

04/15/2026

🎰 A golf package. Astros vs. Rangers tickets. Car detailing. Raffle prizes. And a cause worth playing for.

At our 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, there's more than just a great cause on the table.

𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟖 | 𝟔:𝟑𝟎–𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 @ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧

🎟 Tickets are $100 (online only) — and every dollar supports full-ride STEM scholarships for first-generation college students.

Tag your casino partner and grab your tickets before they're gone 👇 🔗 bit.ly/FrCOVargisCasinoNight

Learn more: https://www.frcovargisfund.org/casino-night.html

03/23/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝘂𝗻, 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴! 🎲✨

Step into our High Rollers for Higher Education theme with blackjack, poker, and roulette—plus great food, drinks, and exciting prizes.

🎟 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 $𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Play big, and give bigger. Every ticket helps fund 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀. Tag a friend you want at your table and try your luck for a great cause!

03/19/2026

⏰ Deadline Extended to April 15 — More Time to Apply!

We provide a full-ride STEM scholarship for India-based, first-generation college students with strong academic potential and financial need. Applications for the Fr. C.O. Vargis Scholarship Fund are now open until April 15.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.frcovargisfund.org

Please share with your network — one share could change a student’s future.

03/01/2026

The Fr. C.O. Vargis Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for our next cohort of scholars.

We offer a competitive, full-ride STEM scholarship for India-based, first-generation college students with demonstrated academic potential and financial need — covering all costs associated with their education.

🗓 Applications must be submitted by March 22.
🔗 Learn more and apply at: https://www.frcovargisfund.org

Please share this opportunity with your network. Your one share could open doors for a future leader and transform a community.

12/02/2025

Breaking generational poverty, one donation at a time!

09/16/2025

✨ Just Two Months Away! ✨
The countdown is on for our annual Fr. C.O. Vargis Scholarship Fundraising Gala—a night of elegance and impact, supporting students in India pursuing degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, and IT. RSVP now by November 1.
📅 Friday, November 14, 2025
📍 Hotel ZaZa, Grapevine Ballroom – Houston Museum District
🎟️ Tickets: $250 | Cocktail Attire
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM
Your presence makes education possible for aspiring professionals. Secure your seat today and be part of this life-changing evening! 💫

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5701 Main St
Houston, TX
77005

Website

http://www.frcovargisfund.org/

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