WRITING A COVER LETTER

Summary: If you want to refer any student for the scholarship in university then write a scholarship reference letter to the committee and let them know about the student. Also, explain that how this scholarship can help in carry forwarding the studies. To: The Scholarship Selection Committee Western Illinois University Macomb April 12, 2010 Samantha Smith is a student of mine here at the University of Illinois and I am happy to recommend him for a scholarship. I have had the pleasure of having Samantha in my classroom where I teach African American Studies for the previous seven semesters. Samantha is a very bright and intelligent student who consistently is at the top of her class in all assessments and exams. She has even been on the dean’s list each semester of attendance here at U of I. Aside from her apparent dedication to her studies, Samantha has been a very active member of the student body. She has been in countless clubs and organizations and has been on the debate and speec...

Summary: This is a kind of a referral letter that states how competent a person is for a certain scholarship. Scholarship reference letter is normally used when a person applies for a school grants and scholarship. Card Scholarship Committee, 235679-9076 West Avenue, Port Michael, New York September 30, 2009 Dear Madam/Sir, Clark Yu is a student of University of Washington and I’m pleased to recommend his for consideration to received scholarship. I have been Clark’s professor in Political Science and Sociology. Clark is a very competent and hardworking student and has been acquiring good grades since he joined in the university. He was also awarded for having an outstanding work and performance in the last semester and receives a shopping voucher of about $100 worth from the school to purchase books. Clark is not only very intelligent in academics for he is also very active with his extra curricular activities. He is also a part of the university basketball team and manages his time w...

Dear Name, I wish to recommend ____________ for____________ scholarship program. I have known him from past four years during which he was the student of electronics _____________ is very hard working and is a motivation and inspiration to other students. He has always overcome his financial hardships and tried to excel in all fields; he is extremely good in academics and also actively participates in all co curricular activities. He is also a good sportsman and has won many awards for the college. He has always taken care of his finances by doing part-time joins and giving tuition to his juniors. He is very popular among the fellow students and is a very intelligent, hardworking, humble and with excellent leadership qualities. He has always shown his interest in academic and has always stood ahead in studies work. He is one student who actively participates in the classroom discussions and always stand out to help her fellow students. I sincerely recommend __________ for the scholarsh...

When writing a reference letter explain how you know the applicant and how long you have known him/her. Explain the applicant’s qualities, skills, prior experience, achievements and other things that put him apart from the crowd. Give a detail account of his academics and his abilities and all the things that make him an eligible candidate. Also mention your qualification and contact information as it will give the reader a clear picture about you and he will give a serious consideration to your letter. Here is a sample scholarship reference letter: Young Scientists Scholarship Panel, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Takhteshahi Road, New Delhi. 30 th  April, 2010 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with great pleasure to urge you to seriously consider Weng Johnson for the Young Scientists Scholarship that is announced by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India. Weng Johnson is a student of Trinity University and has been working under my guidance on the tissue culture of medicinal...