How to write a Thank You letter to your scholarship donors
Tell the donor about yourself:
- Your hometown
- Family background
- High School and other experiences that led you to
your choice to study sciences at Washington State
University (WSU)
Tell the donor about your present situation:
- Classification and major at WSU
- Things you enjoy about and/or look forward to at college
- Organizations/Extra curricular activities in which you participate
- Internships or research opportunities that you are doing or plan to do
- Awards you have received
Tell the donor about your future plans:
- What you hope to accomplish while at WSU
- Future career plans
Other points to incorporate:
- Tell how much the scholarship has/will help you (what it personally means to you)
- Use the full name of the scholarship but refrain from using the amount of the scholarship
- Use phrases such as “thank you,” “I
appreciate,” and “I am grateful”
Format considerations:
- Use bond paper, stationery, or appropriate thank-you card
- In your salutation, begin with the appropriate title (Dear Dr., Mr., Mrs. Ms.)
- Be clear and concise, one page is sufficient
- Double and triple check spelling and grammar
- In your letter, include the date, salutation, and be sure to sign your letter
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