Town, Saskatchewan, Postal Code
Dear (Name of Chair of Selection Committee)
This letter is an introduction of myself, (your name), and my desire to participate in the
(whatever it is called) Scholarship Program. I have been accepted to (Name of
Institute/University etc.) for the 2010 fall term.
I would like to thank you and the (whatever) Scholarship Committee for supporting post-
secondary students with an opportunity for financial assistance through your scholarship
program. Enclosed you will find my application form, transcript of my marks, letters of
recommendation, and other pertinent information. Again, thank you for your interest on my
behalf and the youth of our province.
Respectfully,
Your Name
Participate in extracurricular activities. Most scholarship committees do not simply
4.
choose the student with the highest grade point average. Instead, most scholarships are
equally interested in a students’ extracurricular activities. Is he involved in his
community? Does he have an after-school job? Did he start his own business? What
hobbies does he have? The scholarship committee is interested in giving the award to the
person they consider the most well-rounded student. Grades are important, however,
they are only half the story.
Add Extra Items to Your Application (if not forbidden). Most if not all applications
5.
today will ask you to write some sort of essay – most are about yourself, others may have
a specific topic for you to write on. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Write a short essay on MY EDUCATION/CAREER GOALS. Try to keep it to one
a)
page but no more than two.