Grants For Schools

Every year the AIFS Foundation awards grants to assist schools in developing programs that increase education and international understanding.  These grants are in memory of Tony Cook, a former Trustee of the AIFS Foundation.  For almost 30 years, Tony Cook served his country as a career officer in the United States Information Agency and dedicated his life to the ideals of fostering international understanding.

The Tony Cook Memorial Grant provides each selected high school with a $1,000 grant.  All AYA participating schools are invited to submit an application outlining a program or project of international dimension.  Past projects have included the purchase of foreign language tapes, sponsorship of a cultural event during Foreign Language Week, and the purchase of foreign flags.  Through the Tony Cook Memorial Grant Program, the AIFS Foundation hopes to demonstrate its dedication to the highest ideals in international education.
 
Congratulations to the 2011 Tony Cook Grant Winners!
 
Norwood High School – Norwood, Colorado
Kathleen High School – Lakeland, Florida
Winter Haven High School – Winter Haven, Florida
Fruitland High School – Fruitland, Idaho
River Forest High School – Hobart, Indiana
Wheeler High School – Wheeler, Mississippi
Lincoln East High School – Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln Southeast High School – Lincoln, Nebraska
Adrian High School – Adrian, Oregon
South Florence High School – Florence, South Carolina
Hannah Pamplico High School – Pamplico, South Carolina
Woodmont High School – Piedmont, South Carolina
Donna High School – Donna, Texas
United High School – Laredo, Texas
Madison County High School – Madison, Virginia

Please bookmark this page and visit us next year for the 2012 application.