GUIDELINES

  1. After an opening greeting, introduce yourself. State the purpose of your letter.
  2. State how you got to know the student, and his/her performance as you have personally observed.
  3. Provide further details regarding the student's activities, strengths, weaknesses, and other experiences that you might know of.
  4. State why you think the student deserves the scholarship and how it would help the student.
  5. Close the letter.

SAMPLE LETTER

[Senders Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Letter Date]

[Recipients Name]
[Address line]
[State, ZIP Code]

[Subject: Normally bold, summarizes the intention of the letter] -Optional-


Dear [Recipients Name],

Warm greetings! I am Mike Sanders, an English instructor at the community college. I am writing this to recommend a former student, Brian Smith, for your scholarship program.

Mr. Smith was in my class the previous semester, and he was among the top performers of his batch. In class, I remember him to be most interested in the Beat Generation novelists. He was very was active in sharing his ideas in our class discussions.

Outside of school, he volunteers as a translator for immigrants from Latin America, being proficient in Spanish himself. He does not seem to be active in other organizations most popular with his contemporaries, but he is very devoted to the literature club where he organizes weekly book discussions.

He had always wanted to become a scholar in English literature and planned to further his studies. I believe he greatly deserves the scholarship your institution is offering. It would open a lot of possibilities for him to work towards his goal. With my highest hopes for Mr. Smith, I thank you for taking the time to read this recommendation.

Sincerely,

[Senders Name]
[Senders Title] -Optional-

[Enclosures: number] - Optional -
cc: [Name of copy recipient] - Optional -

Reference letter for a student applying for a scholarship.

Further things to consider when writing reference letters to schools

Further things to consider when writing reference letters to schools

Reference Letters

Reference letters are letters written to endorse someone's general character and personality. A reference letter differs from a recommendation letter in that the latter supports the person's application for a specific job or education program and is usually addressed to a particular person. A reference letter is more general in nature, refers to the overall character of the person, and is not addressed to anyone in particular. It is normally addressed as "Dear sir/madam," or "To whom it may concern." The person who writes the reference letter is known as the referee, and he/she could be a close friend or colleague.

For you to write good reference letters, you need to know the candidates well to be able to express their best character. Start off with a salutation and the name of the person the letter is about. Write a sentence or two explaining how you know the person and for how long. Mention the strong qualities, characteristics, and strengths of the person in question. Giving brief examples, discuss why you feel the person will be a great addition to office and work culture. Use strong verbs but do not exaggerate. Conclude with your contacts and signature.

Letters to Schools

Letters to schools are letters written to institutions designed to provide learning environment and spaces to pupils and students. There are many times when you may feel the need to write to a school administration. Maybe you want to recommend a student or employee or want to apply for an academic program. Perhaps your child has a disability, and you want to make sure that he/she is receiving special education services. Whatever the issue, putting your thoughts in writing avoids confusion since it provides you and the recipient with a record of your request. It is, therefore, crucial to keep a copy of any letter you send.

All letters to schools must use the standard business letter style. Start your letter with the proper address and salutation. Introduce yourself and explain the reason for your letter clearly and concisely. Depending on the content of your letter, provide any documentation that gives the recipient reference to the case or clarifies your concerns. Keep the tone polite, respectful, and professional. Close by thanking the recipient for his/her time and with a note of anticipation of positive feedback. Sign off and proofread the final draft before sending it.

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