ECLAT Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Dallas
created to provide opportunities, life-enriching experiences, and when necessary financial aid to deserving
students in need for the express purpose of advancing and/or enhancing their education.
2008
Our Humble Beginnings
ECLATs origins roots back to the initial efforts and funding provided by Mrs.
Jane Jan and her husband, Dr. Yih-Min Jan with the pursuit of helping deserving underprivileged
students in remote areas of China and Taiwan to advance their education.
2011
ECLAT is Founded
ECLAT was founded in 2011 by a group of Chinese-Americans in Dallas, Texas to
continue the mission started by Mrs. Jan and Dr. Jan to use Education to change Lives and Times by
providing opportunities, life-enhancing experiences, and financial aid to students needs it most.
ECLAT cooporates with GeSangHua to provide tuition, boarding expenses, and
hosted English classes for over 100 impoverished high school students in Qinghai. This program has
since evolved into summer camps that provide the students with inspirational trips to XiAn,
Beijing, Taiwan.
Since 2012
Scholarship Programs
Since 2012, ECLAT works YouCare of Taiwn to provide financial assistance to
disadvantaged high school students in Taiwan. Since 2014, ECLAT has been collaborating with CFT in
awarding scholarships to university students in Texas.
Since 2018
Study Abroad Program in Texas
ECLAT teamed up with The University of Texas at Dallas in 2018 to provide a
study abroad program in the state of Texas for underprivileged outstanding students in Taiwan and
China.
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ECLAT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
help deserving students advance their education. Our mission is to provide opportunities, life-enhancing
experiences, and financial aid to students in need. ECLAT stands for Education Changes Lives and Times
(教育改變命運及時代). It is our desire to help needy students achieve their potential through education, in the U.S.,
China, Taiwan, and elsewhere.
CFT Scholarship
Awarding $2000 scholarships to current graduating seniors residing in DFW area who
intend to pursue baccalaureate degrees in Texas.
China
Assisting needy high school students in the remote western regions of China to help them
continue their studies and improve their living conditions.
Future Leader's Program (FLP)
Hosting a cross-cultural exchange program will increase their English language
abilities, learn about US Culture, history, and government.
Summer Camp
Hosting Summer Camp yearly for the students from the remote area of Qinghai province to
visit large cities like Beijing, Shanghai and XiAn.
Taiwan
Prodiving financial assistance to needy rural junior high and high school students to
pay for Education.
Recent News
Read up on our recent news and events.
2022 FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM AFTER PARTY
On Aug. 6, we had an After Party that celebrates the end of the 2022 Future Leaders
Program after 3 weeks of intensive lectures and activities.
ECLAT JR - FIRST COOKING SESSION
Eclat Jr kicks off their first group event with a scrumptious cooking session!
ECLAT - UT DALLAS ENDOWMENT
Checkout the $1 Million Endowment Ceremony to students at the University of Texas at
Dallas
Our Team
ECLAT Foundation originated from
projects initially funded by Mrs. Jane Jan and her husband, Mr. Yih- Min Jan, who have been working with
Gesangua West Study-Assistance Association (格桑花西部助学,www.gesanghua.org) on various programs in Chinghai, a
remote western province of China. ECLAT Foundation will continue with the programs that Mr. and Mrs. Jan
have started plus many more, including the Big Hand Holding Little Hand program with Taiwan's Youthcare
Foundation (普仁文教基金會, www.you-care.org.tw).
ECLAT thanks our all partners that provides the vital help needed to
make our programs possible .
Donate
ECLAT Foundation appreciates every donated dollar. We know you
worked hard for your money, that's why we also work very hard to ensure that all donated proceeds go toward
assisting needy students in tuition, board, and/or improvement in living conditions.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the ECLAT Foundation
2022 FLP After Party
On Aug. 6, we have an After Party that celebrates the end of the 2022 Future Leaders Program after 3 weeks of intensive lectures and activities. In today’s meeting, we not only welcome the board members from ECLAT but also UTD faculties and FLPAA members to join and see the achievements which the 2022 students have made in the past three weeks.
This year, we are glad to have more global talents engaging in the program, with 15 college students coming from China, Taiwan, US and Peru. Besides, compared to last year, we extend the original 2-week program for an extra one week and invite more industry leaders to give our students the most up-to-date information on global business trends and international situations, which enable students to pick up skills such as global citizenship, consulting, business communication, personal brand, etc. Those competencies would be further embodied in students’ Social Impact Plan during the last week of the program, which requires students to observe problems that are now happening in their communities and related to the UN’s global sustainable development goals. This year, students work with mentors from Techpact (a group of student consultants from UT Dallas who help local firms to solve challenges) to probe the issues of stray animals, traditional markets, mental health, marine pollution and teenagers’ sleep disorder, and we are so astonished by how the students use data and research to articulate their problem statements and think of many creative ways to deal with the issues. The impressive performance by our students demonstrates how students can make “visible” changes after the solid training and knowledge we’ve provided in the three weeks.
After the program, students will become members of the Future Leaders Program Alumni Association (FLPAA), where they can not only receive professional help from the ECLAT board members but also be involved in next year’s recruitment process. The alumni will be able to implement the marketing plan created by the executive team, such as building up FLP’s profile on LinkedIn and Instagram and holding info sessions at their home institutions. Moreover, FLPAA will have in-person and virtual meet-ups regularly in order to let alumni get together, have bonding and gain supports through their journey of life. We believe that FLPAA will become the shelter of the students and continue to add value to the Future Leaders Program.
Event Date: August 6th 2022
ECLAT Jr Projects
ECLAT JR. COOKING SESSION
Eclat Jr kicks off their first group event with a scrumptious cooking
session! Aunt Jane Jan joins team with multiple board member and friends to pass down the secret of
culinary arts to the junior members in a fantastic cooking session. The session consisted of over 10
dishes of traditional Chinese styles.
Event Date: September 26th 2022
ECLAT Jr Projects
ECLAT - UT Dallas Endowment
An Endowment Ceremony was held on March 22nd to celebrate a new $1
million endowment for the school to support Chinese, Taiwanese and Asian American students by
providing scholarships and other educational opportunities.
We'd like to thank everyone who attended the annual ECLAT Fundraising
Dinner and for your donations to make all of our efforts possible to help students in need.
Date: Sunday, November 10th, 2019
Partner: ECLAT Foundation
Category: Events
ECLAT Elite Leadership Program Alumni Association | First Annual Reunion
New Year's New Hope! 1/15 evening is the first annual reunion of the
UTD Elite Leadership Camp in Taiwan
Program Schedule
6:00PM-6:30PM
Meeting
6:30PM-7:30PM
Outdoor Dinner
7:30PM-8:00PM
Special Topic Intro
8:00PM-9:00PM
Discuss 2020 Activites
Date: January 15th 6:00 pm
Partner: ECLAT Alumni Association
Location: 5F-3, No. 187, Lequn 2nd Road, Taipei (Opposite to Dazhi Marriott Hotel) Exit 3, Jiannan
Road Station, Wenhu Line
Category: Events
ECLAT - Coronavirus Relief Efforts
ECLAT has been assisting the community in this time of need.
In times of need, every bit of help counts! DFW Chinese Community for Coronavirus Relief Efforts
Please consider making a donation to enable us to help more people Donation Waiver Form
City of Denton Fire Department
Masks Donated
500
Gloves Donated
600
City of Murphy Police Department
Masks Donated
200
Gloves Donated
400
City of Lake Dallas Police Department
Masks Donated
200
Gloves Donated
1000
Hi Ms. Fang,
Deputy Marshals Munden made the delivery to
Lake Dallas PD today. Chief Carolla of Lake Dallas PD is extremely grateful of you and your
organization's support and donation of the much needed face masks and gloves.
Please see photo from Lake Dallas PD.
Thank you,
Li Ko, Deputy
Collin County Sheriff’s Office
DART: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Masks Donated
2500
Gloves Donated
1000
DFW Airport
Masks Donated
2000
Gloves Donated
Legacy Senior Center
Masks Donated
1000
Gloves Donated
2000
ECLAT Foundation and ACP Foundation,
Thank you for your generous gift of 1,000 face
masks and 2,000 gloves! Your support is greatly appreciated at this unprecedented and challenging
time.
Since our founding in 1953 as the Dallas Home
for Jewish Aged, we have continued to expand our facilities and services to meet the growing and
changing needs of our community. We never imagined a time like this. Through your gift, you are
partnering with The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc. to continue this proud tradition of addressing
seniors needs and exceeding their expectations. You have chosen to make a difference.
Again, thank you for your support during this global health crisis.
With sincere gratitude,
Sea Mar Bellingham Community Health Center Washington State
Masks Donated
3000
Gloves Donated
2000
Southwest Medical Center
Masks Donated
3200
Gloves Donated
4000
Dear Mr. Yang,
My husband, Dan Healy, told me about your unbelievably generous gift of
masks, gloves and eye masks, many of which will go to Parkland. No doubt, you understand very clearly
what this means to the community. But I wanted to add my thanks, as it's particularly personal to me.
My brother, Matt Leveno, is a pulmonary critical care physician and head of
the Medicine ICU at Parkland. He has been there endlessly for weeks. We just spoke on the phone a few
minutes ago. Masks and gloves continue to be their biggest shortage and worry. His wife, Teresa Chan,
is the chief of otolaryngology surgery at Parkland and they have a 5 year old son. My brother hasn't
hugged them in a month and sleeps in another part of the house to avoid infecting them.
We all feel helpless and worried. You have managed to do the one thing that
matters most right now. We are all so grateful. It's a reminder, too, of the pride we feel in Civitas.
The company was built on my husband's belief that we are all connected and this country's great
fortune has been attracting exceptional people from everywhere. We are honored you have been a part of
this.
So, please accept the most sincere thanks of the Healy, Leveno and Chan
families. We will not forget it.
All my best to you and your family --
Betsy Healy
Dear Sam and all the wonderful people at the Eclat Education Foundation,
You have acted quickly and so generously to protect the health care workers
who are protecting all of us! Thank you so much for the donation of personal protective equipment!
You have no idea how happy your gift made the doctors, nurses, technicians,
and other health care workers. It boosted their morale to know that people in the DFW community
appreciate their sacrifice and care about them. They view your gift as a small victory in this great
big battle against Coronavirus.
We are so fortunate to have kind people like you in our community. Thank
you! We will never know how many deaths your gift prevented — and thus how many lives you saved — but
you can be certain that you prevented health care workers from contracting the virus. We are deeply
grateful!
Sincerely yours,
Beverly
President
Gendercide Awareness Project
Samson Family Medicine Center
Masks Donated
200 + 29 N95
Gloves Donated
200
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Masks Donated
800
Hand Sanitizer Donated
4x 1 gallon bottle
Date: 2020
Category: Donations
2020 ECLAT/CFT Scholarship Program
After intensive review and remote interviews, the Scholarship Advisory
Committee of ECLAT/CFT Scholarship program announced the 2020 Scholarship awardees on May 22nd.
15 Graduating High School Seniors and 10 College Students, each will receive $2000 scholarship for
the school year of 2020-2021. As part of special effort for Coronvirus Relief, ECLAT has increased
this year's scholarship from $40,000 to $50,000 to help students impacted by the pandemic.
2020 Scholarship Awardees
Date: May 22nd 2020
Partner: ECLAT + CFT
Category: Scholarship
2021 UTD FLP Graduation Party
2021 ECLAT/UTD Future Leaders Program has been successfully conducted via virtual meeting from 7/11
to 7/24. This year we have 12 students (8 from Taiwan, 4 from China) attended the FLP.
This Program provides a theoretical foundation and practical application for students to begin their
journey as change-markers of this world. After 3 years of conducting UTD FLP, we can see many positive
changes of students who have attended the Program.
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The students graduated from the Program formed a "FLP Alumni Association" and 3 members of FLP AA
also provided the role of Teaching Assistant/Counselor for our 2021 Program.
FLP AA is organizing a 2021 UTD FLP Graduation Party on Saturday, 8/28, 8-9PM Dallas Time (see
attached Flyer) and will also introduce FLP AA to all the ECLAT donors/supporters. Please join us for
this virtual event on 8/28!
Date: Saturday 8/28 8-9PM CST
2020 ECLAT/CFT Scholarship Program
After intensive review and remote interviews, the Scholarship Advisory
Committee of ECLAT/CFT Scholarship program announced the 2021 Scholarship awardees in June.
19 Graduating High School Seniors and 13 College Students, each will receive $2000 scholarship for
the school year of 2021-2022.
2021 Scholarship Awardees
Date: June 2021
Partner: ECLAT + CFT
Category: Scholarship
2021 ECLAT + UTD FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM
A program for select international college students striving to make a
positive change in their communities. Learn from award-winning scholars and network with global
professionals.
Eligible applicants must be current graduating seniors or college students either currently residing
in or who are past graduate of a high school in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Johnson,
Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant or Wise Counties, that intend to pursue or are currently pursuing a
baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university in the State of Texas. College Freshmen,
Sophomores and Juniors may apply, but College Seniors are not eligible for consideration. Applicants
must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or a college GPA of 3.0, plus a minimum SAT score of 960
or ACT score of 18.
Selection criteria includes academic excellence, school and community participation and demonstrated
leadership potential, with a focus on financial need.
All applicants will be required to provide two letters of recommendation and complete an essay.
Applicants will also have to complete the FAFSA in order to complete the Financial Need Section of the
General Application. Finalists will be invited to interview at Communities Foundation of Texas or via
Skype.
Award: Multiple $2,000 awards
Date: April 1, 2021
Partner: CFT
Category: Scholorship
2020 ECLAT Annual Meeting
Our First Annual Virtual Zoom Meeting
The 2020 ECLAT Annual Meeting was held on November 14th at 8 pm US Central Standard time in a virtual
Zoom Meeting. Director Eric Ko acted as the general convener and Ramey Ko acted as the host of the
night. More than 70 old and new friends at home and abroad attended the one-hour meeting. A newly
produced ECLAT promotional video was premiered at the meeting, reviewing the nine years since the
establishment of the ECLAT Foundation, and through the joint efforts of everyone, through the platform
of the ECLAT foundation, many meaningful charitable deeds have been performed. Our
sponsors/cooperative groups are spread all over the world and are passionate about people; many of the
students we sponsored have already achieved success and are also helping others, which is gratifying.
We hope that we will continue to work hard under the call of the chairwomen/chairman to carry forward
the idea of ECLAT and pass on the spirit of ECLAT. The following are some testimonials from friends
who attended the annual meeting:
From CFT: Please share my congratulations with all on a great event this weekend!
“Thanks to you and the board for providing this opportunity for me to be here and being a part of this
amazing organization! ECLAT has helped more than anyone can imagine and I aspire to do something like
this in the future. This has inspired me a lot!”
“Hi Ms. Kuehl, thank you for inviting me! It's amazing to see what all of these organizations have
done to help others :). Once again, thank you for making it able for me to attend my dream school and
help my family in these troubling times. I really am so blessed and appreciative of your kindness.”
From Taiwan: Congratulations on the success of the conference! The attendees from both home and
abroad. The meeting was very smooth from the beginning to the end. It was obvious that sufficient
preparations were made. It is not an easy task. The members of the ECLAT Foundation have a strong
lineup, a strong heart, and a passion for social disadvantages. Immunity to the epidemic is admirable.
Date: November 14th 2020
Partner: ECLAT
Category: Annual Meeting
Donate
ECLAT Foundation appreciates every donated dollar. We know you worked
hard for your money, that's why we also work very hard to ensure that all donated proceeds go toward
assisting needy students in tuition, board, and/or improvement in living conditions.
Special Event Coming Soon
We can't wait to show you.
ECLAT is dedicated to help deserving students advance their education. We will continue to provide
opportunities, life-enhancing experiences, and financial aid to students in need.
Date: Upcoming
Partner: TBD
Category: Events
CFT Scholarships
ECLAT + CFT | College Scholarships for Worthy High School Students
Apply for the 2021 CFT + ECLAT Scholarship here:
https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/eclat-foundation-scholarship
Deadline: April 1st 2021
ECLAT has partnered with the Community Foundation of Texas (CFT) on the ECLAT Foundation Scholarship
Fund
2018 Scholarship Impact
Number of Recipients
13
Scholarships Awarded
$25,000
2018 Scholarship Receipients
Amey Duarte
Southwestern University
Aqsa Mohammad
Southern Methodist University
Christopher Williams
University of Texas at Austin
Emily Ayoubi
Texas Tech University
Felipe Gonzalez Gutierrez
University of Texas at Austin
Madison Mowrey
University of Texas at Austin
Swastika Sah
University of Texas at Austin
Fabiola Osorio
Texas Women's University
Julia Trotter
University of North Texas
Leslie Erwin
Austin College
Linda Nguyen
University of Texas at Arlington
Syeda Qadri
University of Texas at Austin
Yezenia Martinez
Dallas Baptist University
Cumulative Scholarship Recepients
2018
Amey Duarte
$2000
2018
Aqsa Mohammad
$2000
2018
Christopher Williams
$2000
2018
Emily Ayoubi
$2000
2018
Felipe Gonzalez Gutierrez
$1000
2018
Madison Mowrey
$2000
2018
Swastika Sah
$2000
2018
Fabiola Osorio
$2000
2018
Julia Trotter
$2000
2018
Leslie Erwin
$2000
2018
Linda Nguyen
$2000
2018
Syeda Qadri
$2000
2018
Yezenia Martinez
$2000
2017
Racheal Craig
$2000
2017
Elaina Koesters
$2000
2017
Andrew Graves
$2000
2017
Alexandra Weber
$2000
2017
Kalkidan Alemu
$2000
2017
David Johnson
$2000
2017
Gianna Schneider
$2000
2017
Linda Phan Nguyen
$2000
2017
Desiree Kibbee
$2000
2017
Gabriella Rodriguez
$2000
2017
Kira Howard
$2000
2017
Carlynn Greene
$2000
2017
Shelby Patterson
$2000
2017
Ugochi Uche
$2000
2016
Gabriella Rodriguez
$2000
2016
Nnenna Umelloh
$2000
2016
Victor Yip
$2000
2016
Cayro Bustos
$2000
2016
Alexandra Tafoya
$2000
2016
Jorge Estrada
$2000
2016
Tiffany Guard
$2000
2016
My-Ngoc Nguyen
$2000
2015
Clarissa Caballero-Pinedo
$2000
2015
Brooke DalSanto
$2000
2015
Cory Hood
$2000
2015
Michael Jimenez
$2000
2015
Meghan Riddle
$2000
2015
Gabrielle Rodriguez
$2000
2015
Keelan Stone
$2000
2014
Caroline Frey
$1000
2014
Lorenzo Johnson
$1000
2014
Lyna Nguyen
$1000
2014
Mickey Li
$1000
2014
Stephanie Manriquez
$2000
2014
Thanh Sy
$2000
Date: Since 2014
Partner: Community Foundation of Texas (CFT)
Category: Scholarship Programs
Taiwan After School Program
ECLAT works to bring finaicial assistance and after school acitivities
to Taiwanese students
Financial Aid
ECLAT Foundation is working with Taiwan's Youthcare Foundation (普仁文教基金會, www.you-care.org.tw) on the
"Big Hand Holding Little Hand" ("大手拉小手") program. This program provides financial assistance to needy
junior high and high school students to pay for tuition and other fees related to their education.
Hua Lian Mei Lun Junior High School Music Group
Date: Since 2012
Partner: PuRen
Category: Events
China High School Scholarship Program
ECLAT works to bring finaicial assistance and after school acitivities
to Taiwanese students
Scholarships and Financial Aid
ECLAT Foundation works with Gesanghua West Study-Assistance Association (格桑花西部助学)www.gesanghua.org to
assist needy school children in the remote western regions of China so that they may continue their
studies and improve their living conditions. Without assistance, many of these students would not be
able to complete their studies.
Gui Zhou An Shun School
Gui Zhou Du Yun School
Qing Hai Tong Ren School
Date: Since 2012
Partner: GeSangHua
Category: Events
Summer Camp Program
ECLAT hosts summer camps for students to expand their horizons and
appreciate other cultures.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
ECLAT Foundation hosts Summer Camp yearly for the students from the remote area of Qinghai province
to visit large cities like Beijing, Shanghai and XiAn.
2013 - XiAn Trip | ECLAT Happy Summer Camp
2015 - Beijing Trip | ECLAT Summer Camp
2016 - Beijing Trip | ECLAT Summer Camp
2017 - Taipei Trip | ECLAT Summer Camp
2018 - Taipei Trip | ECLAT International Summer Camp
2019 - Taiwan Trip | ECLAT International Summer Camp (Kaohsiung)
Date: Since 2013
Partner: ECLAT
Category: Events
Future Leader's Program (FLP)
ECLAT Foundation + UT Dallas | A Travel Abroad Program
ECLAT works with UT Dallas to host a cross-cultural exchange program for students to increase their
English language abilities, learn about US Culture, history, and government.
