Sample Scholarship Thank You Letters

Below are some templates and sample scholarship thank you letters with sentence examples to support you with writing your letter. Use in conjunction with the guide on ‘How to Write a Scholarship Thank You Letter’.

Template 1

Date
Name and address of sponsor person or organization

Dear (name of sponsor)

Paragraph 1 (Introduction):

Why you are writing & express gratitude to the funding organization for awarding you the scholarship

• I was thrilled to receive the [name of the scholarship] scholarship and…
• I am writing to express my gratitude for…
• I am writing to express my thanks / thank you for the generous…
• I was privileged to be awarded the [name of the scholarship] scholarship, and I am writing to express my sincere thanks…

Paragraph 2:

• Explain why the scholarship is so important to you
• I am studying/going to study….
• I hope to pursue a career in…
• After graduation, …
• This scholarship will allow me to…

Paragraph 3:

• Explain what you have done or will do with the money you have been awarded
• This scholarship will enable me to…
• Your generosity will allow me to…

Paragraph 4 (Conclusion):

• Reiterate your gratitude
• Once again, I would like to express…
• Again, my sincerest thanks to you for…
• I hope that one day…
• I promise to do my very best…

Sincerely,
Your Name

Sample 1

28th May 2019

Dr R. Jones
1 New York Road
New York

Dear Dr Jones

I was thrilled to receive the prestigious [name of scholarship] scholarship from your organization, and I would like to express my gratitude for this wonderful opportunity you have given me.

I am going to study civil engineering at New York University from September 2019. Once I have graduated, my goal is to pursue a career as a building surveyor.

With this scholarship, I will continue my educational studies and take on internships during school vacations. Through this, I will be able to gain valuable experience in the field, in order to achieve my future career goals.

Again, my sincerest thanks to you and the other members of the committee for providing me with this unique opportunity. I promise to approach my studies with dedication and enthusiasm in order to be a role model for future scholars.

Sincerely,
John Smith

Sample 2

28th May 2019

Mrs R. Jones
1 New York Road
New York

Dear Mrs Jones

I wish to express my sincere thanks at being awarded the [name of scholarship] scholarship. It is very generous of you, and I feel privileged to have received this fund.

Currently, I am studying Education at the University of California. I am passionate about working with children. I hope to pursue a career in a public school as an elementary grade teacher.

Your generosity will allow me to continue with the next year of my studies and take me closer to achieving my dream career.

I hope to be able to inform you in a few years of my graduation. I will work hard to achieve this dream. Once again, my deepest thanks to you and the other members of the organization for providing me with this special opportunity.

Sincerely,
Laura Smith

Sample 3

28th May 2019

Head of Scholarships
Clark University
1 New York Road
New York

Dear Clark University,

I was thrilled to learn of my success in securing this prestigious scholarship to support my studies at Clark University. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for this opportunity.

It has been my lifelong dream to study medicine at Clark University and, with thanks to your organization, I am one step closer to that dream. The scholarship that you have awarded to me will allow me to pursue my medical studies and gain the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to become a medical professional in the future. I look forward to paying back your kind gesture by helping those in need in the community.

Specifically, this scholarship allows me to pursue a specialism in surgical practice, which requires additional and very specific training. My passion for surgery stems from my desire to help those who are the most in need, and I will be truly committed to this field of study – and all of the hard work that comes with it!

Once again, thank you so very much for your generosity and the confidence in me and my abilities that you have demonstrated through selecting me to receive this award. Please share my gratitude with the other members of the committee involved in the decision-making process.

With deepest thanks.

Sincerely,
John Smith

Sample 4

28th May 2019

Mr Chan
Clark University
1 New York Road
New York

Dear Mr Chan,

My name is Laura Smith, and I was recently awarded the [insert name of scholarship] scholarship for the academic year 2019/2020. It was an honour to receive this award, and I am so grateful for the opportunity you have provided me with.

Growing up, I lived in a small town outside of New York. I have always dreamed of working as a lawyer in the city, but I was unsure that a university education would be possible for me. Thanks to the generosity of organizations such as Clark University, I am on the road to achieving this dream, and I am able to continue my studies to get there.

The additional funding I have received has also allowed me to take on internships during school vacations, and I will now be able to join the prestigious firm Hardman & Ellis for an internship this summer.

This scholarship is truly allowing me to follow my dreams and reach my goals, and I am sincerely grateful for this experience. I promise to continue to approach my studies with the dedication and enthusiasm I demonstrated to you at interview.

Sincerely,
Laura Smith