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Grants & Speakers Program
Grants & Speakers Program
The ASIJ PTA Grants & Speakers Program (GSP) supports innovative, student-centered initiatives that enrich educational experiences at ASIJ. The program offers up to ¥4,000,000 annually. These funds are distributed by the PTA Board to support projects that align with ASIJ’s mission and provide direct academic, social, artistic, athletic, or cultural benefit to students. All faculty, staff, parents, and student groups may apply, though student and parent applications must be sponsored by an ASIJ faculty or staff member.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis from May 1–April 1 each year and must be submitted before any expenditures are made. Proposed projects should go beyond the school's operating budget and preferably demonstrate broad impact across divisions. Recent GSP grants have supported author visits, student publications, virtual reality in classrooms, inclusive garden spaces, and more.
Please check the program guidelines and application form for more information. Feel free to contact your PTA Division leader to discuss the options before applying.
The following are awards granted during the 2024-2025 school year
Grant Award
Dr. Dilworth Visit:
Dr. Rollo Dilworth, renowned choral educatora and arranger, visited ASIJ to work with our music students.
Aizome Culture & Community Project:
For ES Grade 1 students, an opportunity to explore the tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing of Aizome through a hands-on experience of making their own handkerchiefs and Tshirts.
Neal Shusterman Visit:
New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens and adults, visited ASIJ students to speak about his writing process, sign books and conduct a meet and greet.
MS Rooftop Garden:
In conjunction with the Roots & Shoots MS Club, a middle school garden on the rooftop of the MS building was installed. The goal was to create a sustainable system where the students could have a shared space to promote a more positive and inclusive environment in the school.
Mariko Shinju Visit:
Mariko Shinju, a children's author who has written a book entitled, "Mottainai," visited the ELC to discuss the concept of "mottainai," (conservation, no waste) with the ELC students.
Dr. Peg Dawson:
Dr. Dawson, with over 40 years of clinical practice in working with students struggling with executive function visited with ASIJ parents to discuss tips on how to better improve brain-based skills critical to school success.
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