Format your letter appropriately; the formatting of the letter is the recipient's first introduction to your professionalism. Set your margins to 1 inch and set your line spacing to single-spaced.
Type your address, without your name. Skip a space, and type the full date. Skip another space and type the bursar's name, the school's name, and the bursar's address at the school.
Skip another space and type "Dear (bursar's name):".
Open the first paragraph by explaining that you are applying for a bursary account. Identify yourself, your year and your program of study, if applicable.
Explain your financial circumstances. If the application is need-based, you must provide supporting documentation about the family finances and budget.
Detail your academic achievements if your application is merit-based and describe how the bursary account will help you achieve your goals.
Close the letter by typing "Sincerely,"; skip three line spaces, and type your name. Print the letter and sign above your name.
Ask a friend or instructor to proofread your letter. A professional letter should be free of typographical errors and correct in its grammar and usage.