Letter of Appreciation
The University of Texas at Tyler
Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230)
3900 University Boulevard, Tyler TX 75799
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Email: enroll@uttyler.edu
Student ID: ______________________________________ Date: ______________________________________
Printed Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Scholarship Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Scholarship Donor/Contact Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Use the space below to compose a letter of appreciation addressed to the donor or contact person of the scholarship you were awarded. The people who make these awards possible have made an investment in your education and will enjoy hearing from you.
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By signing below you agree to the release of the information provided on this document along with your cumulative grade point average to the appropriate scholarship donor or contact.
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS:
I.Carefully complete the first page of this form.
a.Please include the full name of the scholarship in your letter(s) and facts about yourself, your major, classification, and future plans.
b.A separate Letter of Appreciation is required for each scholarship.
c. Please refer to the “ holarship Letter of Appre iatio Writi g Guideli es elow for further i stru tio o o pleti g
your letter.
II.Scholarship awards will not be disbursed until the Letter of Appreciation has been received by the Enrollment Services Center
III.Submit completed form to the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) in person, by email at enroll@uttyler.edu, or by fax at 903.566.7183.
Scholarship Letter of Appreciation Writing Guidelines
I.Below are tips to consider when writing your letter.
∙Write neatly and legibly
∙Use a formal salutation when addressing the donor or contact (Mr., Mrs., etc.)
∙Maintain a professional tone throughout your letter
∙ Proof read our letter; he k for spelli g a d gra |
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II.Remember to include the following:
∙Date your letter
∙Dear ___________ (get the name of your scholarship donor/contact)
∙Tell the donor your name and your hometown
∙Name your scholarship in its entirety
∙Tell the donor anything that is unique about YOU! (example: are you the first in your family to attend college?)
∙Tell the donor the reasons you chose UT Tyler
∙Do you work part-time or full-time in addition to attending UT Tyler?
∙Do you have a family that you help support?
∙How has this scholarship enabled you to concentrate on your education?
∙When do you plan to graduate?
∙What are your plans after graduation from UT Tyler?
∙Include any other personal information that will make your donor feel that they have visited with you.
III.Letter Organization
1st Paragraph
Thank your donor and introduce yourself
2nd Paragraph
Explain why receiving a scholarship was important to you and how your scholarship has helped you to work toward your educational and career goals.
3rd Paragraph
Describe your ultimate education and career goals. Explain how you plan to give back to your community.
4th Paragraph
Thank your do or agai a d lose our letter with Ki d regards , “i erel , or a si ilar phrase.
