Scholarships And Prizes

A range of scholarships, based on both merit and need, support KIS in recruiting and retaining talented students whose families would otherwise find the school’s tuition unaffordable. Scholarships open the doors to opportunity, leveling the playing field for students from all backgrounds. KIS, in partnership with KFI, recognizes its responsibility to the broader community and supports the education of students from diverse countries and underrepresented and marginalized groups. The scholarships facilitate access to KIS education and also help create a diverse and inclusive learning environment for our school. 

Your donations can help to sustain and expand the scholarship program to cover a wider set of deserving candidates. In addition to the general KIS Scholarship Fund, KFI’s named scholarships are generously bestowed by the members of our alumni community.

The KIS Scholarship Fund

Initiated by Kodai Woodstock International, the Kodaikanal International School Scholarship Fund, formerly the KFI Global Citizen Scholarship Fund, was established during Kodaikanal International School’s (KIS) centennial year celebrations and has grown over the years...

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South East Asian Regional 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...

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The Keith DeJong Music Award

The DeJong Bequest to Kodai Friends International (KFI) may be used only for student music scholarships at Kodaikanal International School (KIS), as stipulated by the will of C. Keith DeJong. The name Keith DeJong is synonymous with music. While in Kodai as a student,...

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