Scholarship Application Letter
Ronald Donalds
435 Happy Trail Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
612-555-5555
Jamie.donalds@gmail.com
Date: December 8, 2012
Scholarship Committee
XYZ Organization
1234 Colorado Lane
Minneapolis, MN 55412
Dear Scholarship Committee,
I am writing regarding the 2013 educational scholarship listed on your website. I feel I am a phenomenal candidate for the scholarship because I desire to make a positive difference in the world around me. Continuing my education in pursuit of my degree in Social Work will allow me to do just that.
I desire to pursue Social Work because I want to help people in my community by providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to positively impact their lives. As this scholarship would positively impact my life and help me pursue my goals and dreams, I want to give back by doing the same for the people I serve within the community.
As an active member Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, I have had the opportunity to work a “little sister” in my community and have been amazed at how much we have impacted each other’s lives. Like me, she is being raised by a hard working single mother, in a low income neighborhood. I have been able to utilize the positive role models and mentors I have gained through the past several years to help my little sister. When we began this journey together, she was under disciplinary action in school and was not doing well in her classes. Since we have been paired, she has made huge strides in the right direction, and is now on the honor role and is a positive influence in her school. We make it a point to talk at least three times per week and to get together at least twice per month.
Continuing on my journey of excellence by obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Social Work will allow me to help other youth and to truly make life better for the people around me. My desire to learn and grow will allow me to put your scholarship funds to good use. Not only do I plan on attending the classes necessary during college to get my degree, I also plan on volunteering with college organizations to help with community efforts and serve others during my time in school.
As specified in your application requirements, I have included a letter of reference, along with my application, essay, transcripts, and three personal references for your review. I thank you for your time and consideration for this scholarship.
Sincerely,
Jamie Donalds
