Hello everyone! I am writing to you to let you know about a non-profit
organization called Clark Educational Services that aids international music
students studying at Texas Christian University. These students have
exceptional musical ability and come from all over the world. Unfortunately,
the scholarships they are on only cover tuition and school fees. This leaves
the students to have to figure out on their own how to provide for their basic
needs.
These basic needs include: housing, textbooks, and food. Since the
organization cannot pay their benefactor students, the program gives students
an opportunity to earn credits towards getting these necessities.
The international students who move to Fort Worth are usually on an F-1
Student Visa. This visa does not allow them to work for an income, unless they
are working in their field of study. In order to achieve this, the student must
receive a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the university.
Clark Educational Services helps and encourages the students to get a
job in their field of study because it will greatly improve their education in
the music department. Students can also preform at events around the
Dallas-Fort Worth area. The sponsors of those events can then make donations to
Clark Educational Services to further help the students in the program.
The organization was formed in August of 2001. One of its core beliefs
is that music plays an important role in the development of younger and older
students because it develops critical thinking, creative problem solving, and
effective communication skills.
Clark Educational Services raises funds through private donation and
corporate donations. If you would like to make a donation visit their website
or call the number listed below.
Contact Information
Phone: (817) 925–7962
I really like how you stressed the need for donations because that is what makes CES thrive. I thought you did a great job with this blog providing a balance of professionalism and casualness.
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