My Study Abroad trip to Japan

Konichiwa, {Hello} My name is Starshima. It is my dream to study abroad in Japan, and now it's finally happening. I love Japan so much, I believe I'm really from there. My name for starters is part Japanese. "Shima" means Island in Japan. I grew up loving their culture, food, anime and manga. I now have the opportunity to study abroad in Japan for a whole month from July-August. All I need is YOUR help to get me there. I was very fortunate to get a $3000 grant from my college and a $1500 grant from the program, that I applied for Japan. The program also awarded me a $2000 grant to pay for my round trip flight. I also took out a $1500 loan from school.  However, the funding isn't enough. So I'm asking you for your help to get me to study in Japan.  The remaining balance that I would need to cover my cost is $3350. 

I'd be very grateful and appreciative if you can help me with this. This is my dream, my life, my everything. 

Arigatōgozaimashita {Thank You very much in Japanese}

Shima chan.