Membership Types and their Benefits
Section 1. Purpose of Membership
The Corporation may establish membership programs to further its charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and research purposes. Membership is intended to engage individuals and organizations in the Corporation's mission and programs. Membership does not confer any ownership interest or control over the assets, governance, or operations of the Corporation.
Section 2. Classes of Membership
Membership shall be open to all individuals and institutions who support the purposes and mission of the Corporation. The following membership classes are hereby established:
The VSVV shall have the following classes of membership:
General Members -Annual ($39/year)
- Free access to one Self-paced Pre-recorded Video Course or Digital Correspondence course and one capsule course available per year
Apply here for Annual General Membership of VSVV
Bronze (Supporting) Member- Annual ($49/year)
- All benefits of General Membership
- Access to digital copies of World Vedic Calendar, Vedic Science Journal, and selected online contents
Apply here for Annual Bronze Membership of VSVV
Silver (Sustaining) Member- Annual ($99/year)
- All benefits of Bronze (Supporting) Membership
- Free access to select events and seminars
- Free of cost Hard Copies of World Vedic Calendar and Vedic Science Journal
Apply here for Annual Silver Membership of VSVV
Golden ($499/5 years)
- All benefits of Sustaining Membership
- Free Hard copies to Books or Research Material published during the period of Membership
- Free access. to digital library/Archive
- Recognition on the website
- Free Access to available two available Self-paced Pre-recorded Video Courses or Digital Correspondence courses and two available capsule courses per year during the period of membership
Apply here for Golden Membership of VSVV
Diamond (Life-time) (Once in life $ 1899)
- All benefits of Golden Membership
- Life time Free Access to VSVV library, Vedic Science Journal Archive and World Vedic Calendar Archive and Members-only Resources, Seminars/Conferences
- Life Time Achievement Award for help pursuing the Not-for Profit objective of the VSVV
- Special acknowledgment on Portal
Apply here for Diamond (Life-time) Membership of VSVV
Student Members ($ 29/year)
- Student Members are individuals currently enrolled in an accredited institution or VSVV programs.
- They shall receive all benefits of General Members
Apply here for Annual Student Membership of VSVV
Special Member (Free)
- Special membership shall be granted at the discretion of the Board to ensure broad accessibility, especially to students who are needy and those of underserved communities.
- They shall receive all benefits of Sustaining Members
- They may also be granted waivers at the discretion of the Board to one email based digital course and one pre-recorded video course in an year.
Apply here for Special Membership of VSVV
Institutional Members ($251/year)
- All benefits of Silver (Sustaining) Membership for 3 representatives
- Free of Cost Hard copies of Vedic Science Journal and World Vedic Calendar for the period of their membership
- Collaboration in academic and research activities
- Institutional profile on website
Apply here for Annual Institutional Membership of VSVV
Section 3: Honorary Life Member - Upon motion and approval by the Board of Directors, an Honorary Life Membership may be conferred upon a member or nonmember who has rendered singular and extraordinary service to Vedic Science Virtual Vishva-Vidyapeeth, USA. Honorary Life Members shall enjoy all privileges and beneļ¬ts of General members without further payment of individual annual membership fees.
Section 4. Membership Terms and Dues
Membership dues are suggested and voluntary contributions that support the VSVV’s activities. No member shall be denied access to benefits solely due to financial inability. Membership terms run on an annual basis, except for Lifetime Members.