SAMPLE REFERENCE LETTER
Date
The CIRI Foundation
Scholarship and Grant Department
3600 San Jeronimo Drive, Suite 256
Anchorage, Alaska 99508-2870
RE: Reference Letter for (Applicant’s Name)
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this letter on (date).
My name is (referrer’s name) and I was asked by
(applicant’s name) to provide your organization with a reference letter so that he/she can
complete his/her application to meet the requirements that he/she needs for educational
funding.
I have known (applicant) for ______ years.
I am familiar with (applicant) as his/her (supervisor, co-worker, friend, etc.).
I knew (applicant) to be a (talented, hard-working, loyal, etc.) employee.
(Applicant) would be a (good, great, fabulous) candidate for the TCF Scholarship
and Grant Program.
You may contact me at (referrer’s contact information) if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
(Signature of Referrer)
Name
Address
City, State and Zip Code
Phone Number
Fax Number
Email Address