Sample Scholarship Thank You Letters
Two Examples to Give You an Idea
Use the following sample letters for a general idea of a scholarship thank you letter.
Keep letters brief, but make sure to tell the donor(s) about yourself, the impact their generosity has had on your education and life as well as what your future goals may be.
Sample #1
Date
Your Name
Address
Address
Dear Scholarship Donor,
I am honored to be one of the recipients of the ______________Scholarship. Thanks to your generous support I am the first in my family to attend college.
Growing up in a less privileged community has not only offered financial and academic challenges, but it has more importantly made me realize the value of a college education.
I have just begun my undergraduate career as a freshman at ________________ College/University and can already report my academics off to a first-rate start. My plans at this stage are to complete a major in Political Science. ___________________ College/University offers one of the finest programs in the country and I consider myself fortunate to be able to attend.
Working as a volunteer in my community throughout my high school career, I enjoyed helping people who were uninformed about the community services available to them. I hope to be able to serve in a political position sometime in the future, where I might have more ability to help those less fortunate and under-represented.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Sample #2
Date
Your Name
Address
Address
Dear Scholarship Donor,
I have dreamed of attending medical school ever since I was young and now that I have been named as one of the recipients in the __________________________ Scholarship program, my dream is becoming a reality. I am glad to have the opportunity to thank you personally for your generosity. Without scholarship patrons like you, there would be many students such as myself unable to pursue the career they've dreamed of.
My future plans include pursuing Pediatric Medicine. I not only have a passion for medicine, but also enjoy working with children.
Once again, I offer my sincerest thanks for your continued generosity to the _____________________ Scholarship.
Sincerely,
Your Name
