How to Write a Thank You Letter

The Importance Of Thanking Your Donor Scholarship donors are generous and caring people who unselfishly give to support the educational endeavors of students like you. They typically ask for nothing in return, but receiving a well written thank you letter from a student is always special and lets the donor know that his or her scholarship was greatly appreciated. Your letter reminds them why they gave in the first place and often help secure continuing gifts for future students. Writing A Well Written Letter Make sure the letter is free of both grammatical and spelling errors. You are an important part of the Fresno State Family, and the literacy demonstrated in your letter is a reflection on all of us. Thank You Letter Tips: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Write clearly and concisely. Double-check for typos and grammatical errors. Express enthusiasm. Be sincere. Send it typewritten in business format. Use quality paper.

You were awarded a scholarship because your personal qualities and academic abilities stood above all other applicants. Sending a typed thank you letter confirms that this scholarship was important enough to you to take the time to present yourself in a professional manner. The sample letters (provided below) are to help you compose your own thank you letter in a professional business format

Sample Thank You Letter 1

[Date] [Mr./Mrs. First and Last Name of Donor or Name of Organization ] [Name of Scholarship] [Address] [City, State, Zip] Dear [Donor Name or Organization Name], First paragraph: State the purpose of your letter. I am writing to thank you for your generous $500 [Name of scholarship] scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship.

Second paragraph: Share a little about yourself and indicate why the scholarship is important. I am a Biology major with an emphasis in physiology and anatomy. I plan to pursue a career in pharmacy upon graduating from Fresno State. I am currently a junior carrying 17 units, and plan to graduate in the fall of 2007. After graduation, I will attend San Francisco Pharmacy School to earn my pharmaceutical degree. Thanks to you, I am one step closer to that goal. Third paragraph: Close by thanking the person again and make a commitment to do well with the donors investment. By awarding me the [Name of scholarship], you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goal s just as you have helped me. Sincerely, [Sign your name here] [Type your name] [Your address] [City, State, Zip]

Sample Thank You Letter 2

[Date] [Mr./Mrs. First and Last Name of Donor or Name of Organization ] [Name of Scholarship] [Address] [City, State, Zip] Dear [Donor Name or Organization Name], First paragraph: State the purpose of your letter. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the [Name of Scholarship] possible. I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor and I am deeply appreciative of your support. Second paragraph: Share a little about yourself and indicate why the scholarship is important. I am currently majoring in Early Childhood Education with hopes of becoming an elementary teacher. The financial assistance you provided will be of great help to me in paying my educational expenses, and it will allow me to concentrate more of my time for studying.

Third paragraph: Close by thanking the person again and make a commitment to do well with the donors investment. Thank you again for your generosity and support. I promise you I will work very hard and eventually give something back to others, both as teacher and possibly a scholarship to future students like myself. Sincerely, [Sign your name here] [Type your name] [Your address] [City, State, Zip]

Scholarship Thank You Letters

As indicated in your award letter, your scholarship is contingent upon successfully completing a thank you letter to the donor within 14 days of scholarship award notification. Failure to do so will result in loss of the scholarship. You will have 2 simple steps to complete the process: 1. Write the thank you letter addressed To Whom It May Concern. For samples and guidelines, see below. 2. Return your letter within 14 days (as of your original award letter date) to: Lourdes College Denise McCluskey, Director of Financial Aid 6832 Convent Blvd. Sylvania, OH 43560 Remember, you are representing yourself and Lourdes College who has secured these scholarship funds on your behalf. A donor will appreciate the time and effort it took to produce an attractive, well-written letter. Thank you for the time you are investing!

Thank You Letter Guidelines

Here are a few tips for writing a good thank you letter:

Use quality paper or stationary. No torn-out loose leaf or notebook paper. Do not seal your letter in an envelope. All letters will be sent in a Lourdes College envelope. Use your best penmanship. If your handwriting is illegible, please type your letter. Address the letter to: To Whom it May Concern Be sincere. Briefly tell your scholarship sponsor why the aid you are receiving is important to you and/or your family. Express gratitude. Use the words thank you. Be accurate. Have someone you trust check your note for correct spelling and grammar. Be sensitive to your sponsors beliefs. Dont use your letter to evangelize. Enclose a good photo of yourself, if you wish.

Thank You Letter Samples

Sample #1 [Date] To Whom it May Concern, I love Lourdes and am so proud to be a Gray Wolf! Obtaining a bachelors degree in [NAME MAJOR] has been a life goal of mine and I am very fortunate to be a student at Lourdes

pursuing this dream. I have very much enjoyed my time in the classroom learning from very dedicated faculty as well as the nurturing I have received through other student services such as [INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT LIFE, MISSION AND MINISTRY, ACADEMIC SUPPORT FROM THE WIN CENTER, ETC.] I wish to thank those who so generously made the [NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP] available to myself and other students who have received this scholarship. Through the support of the [NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP], I am well on my way to achieving my academic goals and hope that with my degree, I will be able to make a difference for others in a way as meaningful as the [NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP] has for me. Thank you again - please pass my gratitude on to all those who so generously support Lourdes students through the existence of this scholarship fund. Sincerely, [student name] Sample #2 [Date] To Whom it May Concern, I feel so fortunate to have been chosen as a recipient of the [NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP]. Thank you so much for your generosity in funding this scholarship. I am currently a [FRESHMAN/SOPHMORE/JUNIOR/SENIOR] majoring in [NAME MAJOR], and I hope to graduate in [month/year of projected graduation] with a Bachelors Degree. While I attend Lourdes as a [FULL OR PART-TIME] student, I also have a parttime job to help pay for my tuition. Its not always easy to juggle work and school, and I am truly grateful for the assistance that I am receiving because of you. Thank you again for so generously supporting Lourdes students. Sincerely, [student name] Sample #3 [Date] To Whom it May Concern, Thank you so much for contributing to Lourdes College and making the [name of scholarship] that I received this year possible. Your generosity means so much and I am truly grateful. This is my [year in college] attending Lourdes, and I am majoring in [name

major]. Education is very important to me, and Im so glad its important to you as well without your generosity, I would not have been able to attend Lourdes. Thank you again for all you do! Sincerely, [student name]

Thank You Letter for Scholarship

Really thankful to get a scholarship, but stuck with the idea of writing a thank you letter to those who have made it available to you? If yes, then consider going over these guidelines for writing a thank you letter for scholarship. Read on...

So you've earned a scholarship! Well, congratulations! You have initiated the first step towards your career, by obtaining a scholarship and now, you can accomplish your studies, without any financial obstacles. However, in the course of your joy, do not forget to write a thank you letter for your scholarship. A thank you letter for scholarship signifies your gratitude towards the organization or the committee that has bestowed a scholarship upon you. But, how do you write a thank you letter for a scholarship? Let's find out. How to write a thank you letter for a scholarship? The first thing to remember, while writing a thank you letter for scholarship is that this is a formal type of letter. Therefore, keep it short; however, take care that it does not become too short and you just thank the organization by adding some words of acknowledgment. This is a real tough test for your writing skills, as you have to keep the letter formal, but at the same time use your creative writing skills to add personal touch and a sense of thankfulness to the letter. Here are some useful tips for writing a thank you letter for a scholarship.

Begin the letter by addressing it to the senior-most authority of the organization.

Write the subject clearly and give an idea of the contents of the letter. Start with the content of the letter now. Here, your words and style of writing should be such that every sentence of yours shows humbleness and thankfulness towards the organization. Respect the reader's time. Keep it short and sweet and try and express more in the least of words. Remember to add your personal information, such as family background, the reasons for choosing the course, how will the scholarship and the course help you in your future, etc. Make sure that there are no grammatical, language and spelling errors in the letter. Proofread the letter twice, even thrice, and ensure that it is error-free. Conclude on a positive note and express that you would like to offer your services for the organization's welfare at a later date through the letter.

Sample thank you letter for scholarship Here is a sample letter for saying thank you for a scholarship. Take a look. Date Your Name Your Address To, Department Name Name and Address of Organization Subject: Thank you letter for (mention name of the scholarship) Respected Committee Members, It gives me immense pleasure to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, for the (mention name of scholarship) awarded to me as a financial aid to complete my course. I humbly accept your scholarship. This scholarship is like a boon for a person like me, hailing from a less privileged background. I have chosen the course (mention course name) with a dream to pursue a flourishing career in (mention career details, industry type) and promise that I will use this scholarship only for the betterment of my education and career. If time permits, in future, I will not miss a single opportunity to do whatever it takes for the welfare of the organization. I once again humbly thank you for the scholarship. Yours sincerely, (Mention your name) I hope now you must have understood the technique of writing a thank you letter for scholarship. However, you need not stick to this content. Instead, you can add your kind of personal touch to the letter, but remember the aforementioned tips while you write the thank you letter. All the Best! Read more thank you notes. By Ujwal Deshmukh

Scholarship Thank You Letter Sample

How does one go about writing a thank you letter for a scholarship that has been awarded? The basics of scholarship thank you letter sample will be discussed in the following article. Read to get a clear idea of what the steps involved in this procedure are.

There are several scholarship programs as well as individual donors who look to award scholarships to deserving students. If you have been one of those lucky few who has been awarded a scholarship, then decency and good faith demands that you write them a scholarship thank you letter, thanking them for the help (monetary or otherwise) that they've provided for you. Understand that the people who award scholarships are doing it for the cause of education and not for any personal gain. So, thanking them for their help is not only ethical but expected of you. This will let them know that they've made a difference in someone's life and will give them the satisfaction of having helped a person in need. But then it is important to know the proper letter etiquette how to write a scholarship thank you letter, so that the message is passed on effectively and all the points are sufficiently covered. In the following article we shall look at the components that make up this form of letter writing and also provide some of the scholarship thank you letter samples. Components of a Scholarship Thank You Letter Sample There are certain things that you should keep in mind when writing a scholarship thank you letter. So how to write a thank you letter? Remember that this form of letter is made up of three distinct parts. The following paragraphs will give the details of the components of a scholarship thank you letter format: Contact Details The thank you letter for scholarship begins with the contact details, with the date, name of the organization and donor, the name of the scholarship awarded, and the address. Then start off by addressing the donor.

Purpose of Letter This comes in the first paragraph of the letter and will give the details about why you're writing them the letter. It will include details about what you're thanking them for and then go on to give your thanks in a few words. Details about Self This will come in the second paragraph and will allow them to put a human side to all those degrees and certificates that they must have reviewed before awarding you the scholarship. You need to tell them about your academic interests as well as your future goals in life and in your education path. The Importance of the Scholarship The second paragraph should also mention what importance the scholarship holds for you. You can say how because of the scholarship your future has become tangible for you. Promising a Performance The third paragraph should end by thanking them for their money and promising that you will do well with the scholarship that was provided and use it wisely for furthering your education. Contact Details of Self End the letter with your contacts like address, email id, phone numbers. Scholarship Thank You Letter Examples Here is a scholarship thank you letter sample that will help you frame your letter better. July 20, 2010 To, Jesse Smith Jordan R. Cruise Memorial Scholarship 13/4 Shantal Center California. Dear Mr Jesse, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity in funding the Jordan R. Cruise Memorial Scholarship to me. I am highly honored to be the recipient of this award. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Math, and my GPA is 4.83. I have completed 40 credit hours by taking classes as a part-time student for the last 2 years. My goal is to complete my degree here at the University of Boston and then teach high school Math in the southeastern part of Boston. While attending school, I have been involved with several programs like the Future Teachers

of America and Lambda Lambda service organization. These organizations provide for tutoring and mentoring and do so on a weekly basis to two elementary schools located near the university campus. I have also helped organize three campus blood drives and food drive camps. Receiving this scholarship motivates me to maintain my GPA and complete my degree. I look forward to being able to give back to the community once I begin my teaching career. I thank you for your confidence and willingness to help me achieve my goals. Sincerely, Anna Paul 12/6 Winter Apartments Boston

Hopefully, these writing tips on writing a scholarship thank you letter have helped you frame a good letter and you'll be able to express how much you appreciate the opportunity provided for you. By Rujuta Borkar Published: 9/8/2010