[Your Name]
[Title], [School or Organization] [email@example.com]
[Street Address], [City, State ZIP] [Phone]
[Month DD, YYYY]
[Scholarship Committee or Contact Name]
[Scholarship Name]
[Organization]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
Applicant: [Student Full Name] Scholarship: [Scholarship Name], [Year] |
Dear Members of the Selection Committee:
I am pleased to recommend [Student Name] for the [Scholarship Name]. I have known [Student Name] for [length of time] as [his / her / their] [teacher, counselor, coach, or supervisor] in [course, program, or activity].
[Academic achievement: describe the student's record and one piece of work that stands out, with a specific result such as a grade, ranking, award, or project outcome.]
[Initiative: describe something the student started, led, or pursued without being asked, what it involved, and what came of it.]
The [Scholarship Name] recognizes students who [selection criteria, e.g. financial need, community service, or intended field of study]. [Explain how the student meets each criterion, with one example per criterion.]
[Supporting example: a brief, concrete account of a moment that shows the student's character or commitment, and what you observed.]
I recommend [Student Name] for this scholarship [without reservation / with enthusiasm]. Please contact me at [email@example.com] or [Phone] if I can provide more information.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title]
[School or Organization]