Letter Sample Below is a very basic letter sample. Remember, your

Letter Sample

Below is a very basic letter sample. Remember, your thank you should come from the heart. You don’t have to write

pages and pages to convey a heartfelt thank you. Two tips that may help:

1) Don’t mention money. Remember, the scholarship covers tuition, fees, books and mandatory supplies. It

won’t help you with your car payment or pay your cell phone bill.

2) The scholarship provider is a real, live, person. Even if your provider is the RVC Foundation Board, or the

president of a company, they worked tirelessly to create a scholarship to help YOU get your education.

A proper thank-you letter should include the date (always date your letter) and a more formal addressee, as you are

writing the letter to someone you do not know. There are two addressee samples below – one if the scholarship

provider is a business, and one if the scholarship provider is an individual. Since your letter does not have to be

mailed, you do not need to include the address. Your letter should also include:

• Opening thank you paragraph. Acknowledge the scholarship you received.

• Back ground paragraph. Tell the scholarship provider a little about what lead you to your major, or what

lead you to Rock Valley College. Why are you studying your subject?

• Current status paragraph. Where are you in your educational journey? What do you like best about

attending RVC? Will you move on to another school after graduation, or do you plan to work first? What is

your ultimate purpose in going to school?

• Closing paragraph. Thank the scholarship provider again. You can never thank someone too many times.

• Signature

Here’s how it should look:

Business addressee Individual addressee

April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023

Generous Well Known Business Mr. and Mrs. Dudley D. Donor

Mr. Very Generous, President (OR) Dudley and Pollyanna Donor

Dear Mr. Generous, Dear Mr. and Mrs. Donor, – OR – Dear Dudley and Pollyanna,

I am honored to be chosen as a recipient of the “Generous Donor Scholarship”, and I cannot thank you enough for

your generosity and support towards my education.

Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by how things work. I would take things apart, study them, and put

them back together again, always eager to learn more.

As I grew older, my passion for engineering continued to grow, and I knew that I wanted to pursue it as a career. I

am excited about the connections I have made during my educational journey at Rock Valley College and the

prospects for working in the Rockford area after I graduate. With your support, I am confident that I can make a

positive impact and contribute to the community.

Once again, I thank you for your generosity and investment in my future. I promise to work hard, stay dedicated, and

make the most of this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Grateful Student