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KFI is a registered 501(c)3; EIN 20-3848565. Donations from the US and Canada are eligible for tax exemption.
Fund a Need
Fund a Need is a “where needed” fund which enables KFI to support projects, programs and scholarships:
- for needs beyond established temporarily restricted funds
- the resources to top off current temporarily restricted funds
- funds for new initiatives
- administrative expenses
Fund a Need is unrestricted, with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS Center for Environment and Humanity
Funds raised for this program will support key initiatives in waste management, conservation, restoration, and environmental education at KIS and in the Kodaikanal community.
The Kodaikanal International School Center for Environment and Humanity fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS South East Asian Regional (SEAR) Scholarship
The SEAR Scholarship is presented annually to two deserving students from the Southeast Asian region, initially being granted to students of Burmese origin entering Grade 11 at KIS. These students are recognized for their exceptional personal character, outstanding academic achievements, and unwavering determination to overcome challenges. The scholarship seeks individuals who not only strive for personal success but also demonstrate a profound commitment to making a positive impact on their communities.
This scholarship has been initiated by KIS Alumna Ms. Maureen Aung-Thwin (’66) in loving memory of her mother, Margaret Aung-Thwin, a dedicated educator and former KIS faculty member. It embodies the spirit of perseverance, academic excellence, and commitment to community values that Mrs. Aung-Thwin exemplified throughout her life. Margaret Aung-Thwin’s legacy as an educator and translator is deeply ingrained in the SEAR Scholarship. Her multifaceted career spanned various countries and cultures, reflecting a life dedicated to education and cultural exchange. She was the first of fourteen children born to John F. Hodgson and Naw Thet Po, and she pursued her education with a BA and B.Ed from Judson College in Rangoon and an M.A. from SUNY Cortland. A Fulbright Exchange Scholar, she taught in various international settings, including schools in Rangoon, Kodaikanal, and Cornell University, and led adult education programs for the Miccosukee Native American community in Florida. Her significant contribution to Burmese literature, particularly through her translation of Ma Ma Lay’s “Not Out of Hate,” highlights her dedication to bridging cultural divides through education.
This scholarship is not merely a financial grant; it is an invitation to join a community that values educational excellence, cultural understanding, and a commitment to improving the world. It is a tribute to the enduring impact of a remarkable educator and a testament to the power of education to change lives.
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KIS Alice Edwin English Prize
Initiated by alumni from KIS, the Alice Edwin English Prize, in honor of former English teacher Alice Edwin, will be awarded annually to the top student in the English department. It is not a cash prize, but the student will be awarded a certificate of excellence. The donations will be used to fund specific needs that benefit the English department at KIS. This may include funding speakers on campus, sponsoring teachers or students’ trips to seminars and conferences, purchasing teaching resources and other activities to support the student and faculty programs in the English department. The Alice Edwin English Prize fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS Martin Engelbrecht Economics Prize
Initiated by alumni from KIS, the Martin Engelbrecht Economics Prize, in honor of former Economics teacher Martin Engelbrecht, will be awarded annually to the top student in the Economics department. It is not a cash prize, but the student will be awarded a certificate of excellence. The donations will be used to fund specific needs that benefit the Economics department at KIS. This may include funding speakers on campus, sponsoring teachers or students’ trips to seminars and conferences, purchasing teaching resources and other activities to support the student and faculty programs in the Economics department. The Martin Engelbrecht Economics Prize fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS Scholarship Fund
The Kodaikanal International School Scholarship Fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS Design and Innovation Fund
The Kodaikanal International School Design and Innovation Fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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KIS Experts-In-Residence Program
The Kodaikanal International School Experts-In-Residence Program is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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Russell De Valois Scholarship
- preference is given to applicants with a family income that is not sufficient to cover all education related expenses at KIS
- excel academically and have an outstanding character
- contribute to public service, artistic and/or athletic life of the school
- show a will to succeed, determination and perseverance in the face of challenges
- exhibit leadership qualities
- participate in volunteer, community, and school-related activities
- show critical thinking ability
- must be an Indian citizen
- eligibility is independent of gender and religion
The award may cover costs up to full KIS tuition and boarding charges at the rate charged by KIS for not more than two years per scholarship recipient. The Russell De Valois Scholarship fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodaikanal International School.
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Keith DeJong Music Award and Scholarship
- Two outstanding KIS grade 12 music students are awarded the DeJong Music Award of $750 (each) annually at Awards Assembly. They are selected by the KIS Music Department.
- The DeJong Music Scholarship fund has been established at KIS for music students of any grade level who need financial assistance for music field trips sponsored by KIS and/or for an additional instrument lesson if not included in the basic school fees. This $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually to the school’s music department.
Not only does the DeJong family legacy live on through music, but Keith and Marcine gifted Kodai School with many more DeJongs! All four children and many grandchildren are KIS graduates: Garry ’74, Bruce ’77, Dorothy ’78, Jim ’80, Terah ’01, Hans ’04, Ketsa ’06, Leif ’09 and Andry ’11. Garry and Bruce also served on the staff at KIS at various times. Independently, each one has shared their musical talents and gifts with the school. The Keith DeJong Music Award and Scholarship fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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Sandra Schoeninger Fitness Center
The Sandra Schoeninger Fitness Center fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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Social and Environment Experience Department Priorities - Class of 1974 Legacy Project
The Social & Environment Experience Department Priorities – Class of 1974 Legacy Project fund is temporarily restricted (donations must be used for this fund only) with oversight provided by Kodai Friends International.
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