Support Ema at The Nazareth University School of Music

Hello! My name is Ema, and I was one of 14 foreign exchange student in my country to receive the FLEX scholarship- a fully funded, U.S. Department of State exchange program for young leaders.

I spent a year in a small town in upstate New York, where I discovered my passion for playing and studying music, as well as a desire to teach the next generation of musicians everything that I will learn.

This year, I was accepted into Nazareth University’s prestigious School of Music with multiple scholarships and glowing recommendation letters from U.S. educators, including professors, a superintendent, and multiple seasoned individuals within the musical community.

The problem I face is that despite the aid I have received, my remaining tuition cost is far too high for me to cover on my own and as an international student, I am not eligible for most U.S. financial aid, and student loans are difficult to access without high-risk conditions, so this is where i ask for your help:

I am fundraising $30,000 to cover the the cost of my first year at Nazareth, with a short term goal of $15,000 to cover the first semester. In the case I am unable to make a payment, this page will be closed.

What this covers: Housing, meal plan, tuition.

If you'd like to read more, below are quotes from my letters of recommendation.

"She quickly stood out as an exceptional student and individual."

"She shows a significantly greater aptitude and shorter learning curve than the majority of students I've seen and taught since

1998!"

"What impressed me most was her remarkable determination... not only was she learning English as an exchange student, but she also took on the challenge of reading music and mastering percussion."

"Ema's accomplishments speak volumes. She earned a scholarship to study in the United States, succeed academically, and left a lasting impact on everyone she met."

"Her resilience, intelligence, and growth mindset are truly admirable."

"Ema didn't ask me to write this letter- I offered, because I believe she would be a wonderful addition to the Nazareth community."