FEIRU MA - K
School: International School Tokyo, Japan
Career Goal: International Lawyer, International Relations, Human Rights

Clubs, Organizations and Activities

- Founder, Project STAR Dance Therapy
- Founder, HEART: Help Empower and Assist Refugees Today
- Volunteer, Kodomo Shokudo Lunch Club for Families in Need
- President, Rainbow Project for LGBTQ+ Youth in Japan
- Youth Ambassador, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
- Attendee, Brown University Pre-College Leadership Institute

Awards

- Honor Roll: Grades 9-12
- Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Certificate of Excellence
- Space Center Houston Conrad Challenge Innovator Award: Semi-finalist
- The Social Impact Speech Contest Achievement: Finalist

 

Criteria for Nominees

The scholarship will be awarded to the student who demonstrate character strengths such as persistence and motivation, resourcefulness, as well as acceptance of other cultures and points of view. Nominated students should also display a genuine interest in, and sustained commitment to the welfare of others, as reflected through participation in school activities, and community/civic involvement. Factors considered in the selection process include academic achievement, financial need, and higher education and vocational aspirations that will impact future improvements within local and global communities. Leadership and service contributions that directly address community and societal needs and solutions will be considered in the selection process.

Application

Application Deadline for submission: December 1, 2025

Application instructions and forms for the Margaret Sanders Scholarship are now housed on the website of the Association for the Advancement of International Education. AAIE completes the initial review and then forwards the completed applications to each regional office where one applicant per region is selected.

Please visit https://www.aaie.org/about-aaie/student-scholarships/undergraduate-scholarship to learn more about the scholarship and the application process.

Margaret Sanders' career with Walsworth Publishing Company began in 1961. During her storied forty-year career, Sanders traveled the world assisting schools with the publication of their yearbooks. Sanders developed a very close connection with the overseas 'American/International' schools as well as their diverse and interesting populations. Sanders established this scholarship fund to "give back" to the community that gave her so many exciting opportunities and personal rewards.

Further, The Margaret Sanders Foundation was established to fund educational opportunities for members of the overseas schools community that she found within our AAIE family. High school students graduating from an AAIE or Regional Association Member School within the various educational regions are eligible to apply. Only one candidate from each region will be put forward for the final selection process.

Past Winners from our Region