Building The Perfect Scholarship Application Letter

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A scholarship application is made up of several components. One of the most important parts is the scholarship application letter.  A simple letter gives you the chance to explain why you are applying for this specific scholarship, how it could help you achieve your education and career objectives, and the opportunity to convince them that you deserve to have the scholarship.

Here are some tips on how to write a compelling scholarship application cover letter.

1. Establish a Formal Tone in Your Scholarship Application Letter

The application letter should be written in a formal tone, should be grammatically correct, and have a clear and concise structured flow. To make sure you submit a successful application letter, you can ask another person with an objective eye to proofread your application letter before sending it.

2. Illustrate Why You’re A Good Match For The Scholarship

Letting your passion show through in your application letter allows the committee to see your dedication. You could outline your main strengths from an educational and professional perspective, and why you would be suitable for this scholarship, and how it can help you if chosen.

3. Make Your Scholarship Application Letter Unique

The letter requesting a scholarship is the first thing a committee will look at and if the letter doesn’t impress them, they may not even look at the application form. The scholarship committee will be looking at hundreds of such application letters, and the ones that clearly state the purpose and that is well presented in a brief but unique way will be the ones that are remembered.

An application letter for a scholarship follows much the same outline like any other type of application letter and includes these sections:

The Cover Letter Header

There are a few different approaches to this, but the thing to consider is that the header serves an important role in identifying the document and giving it aesthetically-pleasing formatting. In that case, your header should include the name and address of the scholarship organization and/or contact person as well as the date.

The Cover Letter Greeting

It’s important to include an appropriate greeting at the beginning to set the tone for your letter, which should be respectful and professional. If you want to take a respectful tone without seeming too formal, thus “Dear” is usually the best option. 

The Cover Letter Introduction

When applying for a scholarship,  it’s important to get the intro right. The goal of this section is to capture the reader’s attention with a charismatic opening that introduces yourself in an interesting and exciting way.

The Cover Letter Body 

The cover letter body includes a description of your experience and the most important qualifications to show why you are a good match for the scholarship. Committees often appreciate personal stories but keep your stories sincere and concise so that the reader doesn’t lose the message. 

The Cover Letter Conclusion and Signature

Ending your application letter by selecting an appropriate formal closing like “Best regards”, “Sincerely”, or “Thank you”. End your application letter on an upbeat note. Show that you feel enthusiastic about the scholarship.

Sample Scholarship Application Letter

Juan Dela Cruz
R. Magsaysay Boulevard, Stall 466 38, Santa Mesa

January 18, 2021

Sam Cruz
ABC Foundation
G/F Padilla Delos Reyes231 Juan Luna Street Binondo 1000

Dear Sir,

Good Day!

I came across information regarding a scholarship offered by your foundation, and I am very interested in applying to become one of its recipients. I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree in Education. I have always been passionate about this career.

I understand that you give your scholarships only to the best and deserving students, which is why I believe that I am going to be a worthy recipient of the scholarship offered by your program.

Despite the numerous applications for this scholarship that are sure to fall on your lap, I hope you will take into account my own application. Thank you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Juan Dela Cruz

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