Writing a scholarship letter is a time to expand on your capabilities, qualifications, and accomplishments. Make sure to answer the prompts given to you because academic reviewers will certainly look for specific answers. Writing a scholarship letter is similar to composing a resume in that it should be professional and honest while highlighting your key attributes. The next step shows a sample letter.
First and foremost, I would like to thank God for putting me in the position to earn a scholarship. Next, I must recognize the amazing faculty that has been instrumental in assisting my learning process.
I rely on my educational foundation from Texas Tech University on a daily basis. From outsourcing, time management, resource allocation, project organization, and public speaking skills- I have learned the outline for taking successful steps while in college.
I should win the Bruce G. Lokey Outstanding Senior Award because my last four years have been dedicated to working and researching at Texas Tech University. At Student Business Services, I learned to soothe frustrated and anxious students by giving detailed instructions to ensure student and financial portfolios were in good standing. At the TECHniques Center, I tutored students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, A.D.D., and A.D.H.D. As a tutor I have learned and relearned, and my students have taught me how to facilitate their learning process in the best way.
The future of my life will include international work experience, a master's degree, and military experience. I am currently trying to seek a position teaching English in South Korea. Also, I want to go to graduate school to achieve a Masters of Business Administration in General Business with a concentration in Marketing. Considering my family does not have extensive military experience, I would like to be an officer in the United States Air Force. Although I am unsure in what order I will complete my future goals, I am taking steps today to ensure my success for tomorrow. I am working to complete the paperwork for teaching in Asia, and Mr. Jerry Stevens has said he will write a letter of recommendation for my application to the Air Force Officer Training School (OTS).
I know that I have an open mind when learning about new cultures, traditions, languages, and lifestyles. I believe this trait has given me the urge to work abroad and travel with the military. Living and continuing to be successful in another country gives me a strong sense of accomplishment. Many people are content living in America for their entire lives but I know that my characteristics require me to have international teaching, working, and military experience.
Thank you for the nomination and consideration for the Bruce G. Lokey Outstanding Senior Award.
Make sure to use all of your resources. One example is having family members or friends review your paper. Doing this is very helpful because scholarship letters are personal and having another person's viewpoint is worth your while. Your college or university should have a writing skills workshop. Scholarship letters are normally short but should take a lot of time and consideration while writing. To put it into a precise length, most scholarship letters should only be one page, double spaced and that excludes application paperwork. Also, stay positive about your chances of actually receiving the scholarship. People with 4.0 GPAs are not considered favorites; people who review applications want well rounded individuals. Go get your scholarship!