Scholarship Recommendation Letter Template printable pdf download

Scholarship Recommendation Letter Template

SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION LETTER

The Scholarship Committee appreciates your evaluation of this scholarship applicant’s strengths and

potential for future success. Your letter is not confidential. Please return the completed letter to the

applicant.

Name:______________________________________________________

Last

First

Using the following questions as a guide, please write a one-page letter of reference

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How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances have you become familiar with the

applicant’s capabilities?

Describe the student’s academic strengths.

Discuss the applicant’s potential for future success.

Describe any impediments or hardships of which you are aware that the applicant has had to overcome in

order to attain academic success.

How would you rate the applicant’s motivation and initiative in pursuing academic and career goals?

Do you have any basis on which to judge the applicant’s leadership ability, either inside or outside of the

classroom? If so, please provide specific examples.

Your comments are critical to the committee’s decision. Please provide any other comments about the applicant (e.g. financial

background, family responsibilities, extenuating circumstances, medical problems) that you feel the committee should know.

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Recommendation from:__________________________________ Phone Number:__________________

Title:_________________________________________________ Department:_____________________

Staff or Faculty Signature:________________________________ Date:___________________________

Scholarship Recommendation Letter Template