SCHOLARSHIP
Outreach Scholarship Program Report
The Outreach Scholarship Program was first launched in the 2003-2004 academic year as a way of attracting more student diversity to the Nishimachi campus. The idea was to offer a limited number of partial or full scholarships to the school for qualified candidates from a variety of socioeconomic, racial, cultural, and geographic backgrounds who are currently in Japan but whose parents cannot afford the tuition.
Since its inception, the program has attracted many interested applicants. To date, eleven students have qualified for the program, which stipulates that candidates fulfill the school's admissions requirements and provide proof of financial need.
Our goal is to replenish the fund annually in order to maintain and expand further the number of students who can benefit. Many individuals (parents, alumni, and friends), corporations, and Tomo no Kai have helped strengthen the program through their gifts and enthusiastic participation in the annual golf tournament (please see chart below).
| Support 2002-2011 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | |
| Parents | 89,525 | 170,000 | 304,730 | 258,095 | 20,000 | 70,000 |
| N-Kai Alumni | 786,070 | 665,557 | 508,519 | 1,193,781 | 120,273 | 559,973 |
| TNK | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Corporations | 3,809,949 | 1,454,811 | 3,959,685 | 3,500,000 | ||
| Golf tournament & promotions | 507,000 | 882,235 | 934,800 | 536,000 | 504,000 | |
| Total Donations | 5,685,544 | 3,797,368 | 6,655,169 | 6,886,676 | 1,676,273 | 2,133,973 |
| Minus prize for Outreach Golf | 100,000 | |||||
| Total | 5,685,544 | 3,797,368 | 6,655,169 | 6,886,676 | 1,676,273 | 2,033,973 |
| Scholarships granted | 4,000,000 | 2,500,000 | 4,250,000 | 800,000 | ||
| Fund balance | 5,685,544 | 5,482,912 | 9,638,081 | 12,274,757 | 13,951,030 | 15,185,003 |
| Support 2002-2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | ||
| Parents | 410,000 | 133,000 | 1,460,000 | |
| N-Kai Alumni | 781,626 | 983,630 | 2,166,728 | |
| TNK | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 3,000,000 | |
| Corporations | 100,000 | 110,000 | 1,094,260 | |
| Golf tournament & promotions | 780,000 | 110,000 | 708,200 | |
| Total Donations | 3,071,626 | 2,796,630 | 8,429,188 | |
| Minus prize for Outreach Golf | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | |
| Total | 2,971,626 | 2,696,630 | 8,329,188 | |
| Scholarships granted | 7,062,000 | 3,600,000 | 12,741,000 | |
| Fund balance | 11,094,629 | 10,191,259 | 5,779,447 | |
It goes without saying that scholarship recipients benefit greatly from the program (see below for quotes). Less obvious, however, is the significant contribution these students make to the overall educational climate and to Nishimachi's core mission of "fostering sensitivity to, and respect for, individual talents as well as differences."
We ask you to be generous in supporting this vital fund.
Philippe Eymard
Director of Development
Nishimachi has opened many great opportunities for me and my future. I came in seventh grade, and as soon as I stepped in the Nishimachi courtyard, the smiles on teachers, the eagerness of students, and the kind gestures of parents made it comfortable and easy for me to adjust with the new surroundings. Nishimachi instantly became my second home, and I am glad that I decided to come to this school. I grew and experienced many new things I did not expect to experience in my life. Nishimachi has very high standards for its education. They offered honors algebra and honors geometry for students who are capable of doing more challenging work. Being in both these classes, I personally think that it prepared me for future high school classes. I was selected as a representative of Nishimachi in math field day for three years in a row.
Leonard '06
This scholarship program has benefited me in so many ways. It has given me so many opportunities, that otherwise I could not have experienced. This program has first greatly improved my English abilities and responsible thinking, helped me venture out and try new things like joining the basketball team, and has advanced my Japanese skills.
The Japanese program at Nishimachi has very high expectations. Now, I am able to execute simple everyday life conversations and have been able to pass the third level of the Japanese proficiency test. Nishimachi has also taught me how to be a good leader and how to be responsible for my own learning.
I was given the opportunity to be the seventh and eighth grade student council representative. One of the most important skills I have learned at Nishimachi is to be a global ambassador and be open-minded about different cultures and topics. My most treasured memory in Nishimachi was when the Cambodian children from our sister school came to visit us. I was able to learn about their culture and was able to exchange words with them in both English and Cambodian.
Reetta '06
The experiences in Nishimachi are the memories I will never forget. The trips, the events, teachers, and all my friends will be the number one memory. Being in Nishimachi even for one year is the chance in a lifetime, and I would never miss it for the world. In history, I have learned about the world more than I ever imagined, yet it seems that I still want to learn more.
Ninda '08
Being enrolled at Nishimachi has been a privilege and an honor. I was able to take advantage of the numerous opportunities the school provided, and I would like to thank the school for allowing me to do so.
Because of Nishimachi’s outstanding Japanese program, I am a more confident speaker and my overall Japanese language skill has improved tremendously. Aside from the academic courses, Nishimachi’s fine arts courses were also significant in helping me develop to a more complete individual. I discovered my passion for athletics and sports, primarily running/track and basketball, and I had the opportunity to develop them with Nishimachi’s sports teams.
Special thanks must be given to the people who made this possible; without the people who organized and donated to the Outreach Scholarship Program, I would not have been able to experience the wonderful opportunities that Nishimachi provided me with.
Antonio '11
It has already been three years. Nishimachi has taught me a lot about life: the importance of friends, the procedure to become a better young adult, and the importance of yourself as an individual.
I did not have self-confidence like people who were already used to Nishimachi; but staying at this school has helped me become confident, such as the practice interviews for applying to high school, rotary club (getting involved in the society by ourselves), and many opportunities for us to stand up on stage by ourselves and present ourselves to everybody. I am really surprised by how much I have changed over these past few years.
I am confident to go to the next school because Nishimachi has taught me the importance of “being myself” and not to be scared of what other people think of you.
Emily '11
I loved Nishimachi. I found myself actually waking up by myself in order to get there on time. Nishimachi was the place I considered to be my “second home”, “my foster family”. It was where all my friends were, where all the fun activities happened, and where I had the most fun.
I also loved theatre sports- it was the one place aside from Paradigms where I could see every single student do some acting and show who he/she really is. The field trips were very educational and are probably what make experience at Nishimachi unforgettable.
My family and I are grateful to all the teachers, staff, board of directors, who help make Nishimachi the wonderful school it is. The three years I have spent here flew by so fast, I am already missing every single one of my teachers, classmates and friends.
Vitaly '11