Sample Reference Letter
Name of Reference
Title of Reference
Business
street address city, state, zip code
date
Scholarship Committee scholarship name
Dear Scholarship Committee:
I am writing this letter to recommend ------------------for the Humane Society of Coleman County Scholarship. I am ----English IV teacher and have known him since his freshman year.
As a student, ---- has demonstrated a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond. As an educator, I am happy to be able to provide this recommendation for such a deserving student. I have great respect for ---- and truly believe that he is a deserving candidate that you will be proud to have representing your organization.
---- is the type of student that strives to always do his best. He is very friendly and has a sweet, caring and respectful personality. ---- is one of the few students who greets me daily and always addresses me with respect. ---- has revealed his caring nature through his involvement in the supportive peer program, helping a special need student. Throughout high school, ---- has been involved in many extra-curricular activities and leadership organizations, all the while maintaining a great grade-point-average. In addition to having firsthand knowledge of ----'s academic commitment, I am also familiar with his educational goals; he desires to be the first in his family to attend college and wishes to become a coach to impact young people’s lives. I am also aware of the challenges he will face when it comes to funding college tuition. I cannot think of anyone more deserving and I wholeheartedly support his application.
I feel certain that you will be just as impressed with ----as I am. As an educator who is committed to helping deserving students succeed, I strongly encourage you to consider ---- for this scholarship. Please contact me with any questions and let me know if I can provide any additional information in support of this deserving
Title of Reference
Business
street address city, state, zip code
date
Scholarship Committee scholarship name
Dear Scholarship Committee:
I am writing this letter to recommend ------------------for the Humane Society of Coleman County Scholarship. I am ----English IV teacher and have known him since his freshman year.
As a student, ---- has demonstrated a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to succeed in college and beyond. As an educator, I am happy to be able to provide this recommendation for such a deserving student. I have great respect for ---- and truly believe that he is a deserving candidate that you will be proud to have representing your organization.
---- is the type of student that strives to always do his best. He is very friendly and has a sweet, caring and respectful personality. ---- is one of the few students who greets me daily and always addresses me with respect. ---- has revealed his caring nature through his involvement in the supportive peer program, helping a special need student. Throughout high school, ---- has been involved in many extra-curricular activities and leadership organizations, all the while maintaining a great grade-point-average. In addition to having firsthand knowledge of ----'s academic commitment, I am also familiar with his educational goals; he desires to be the first in his family to attend college and wishes to become a coach to impact young people’s lives. I am also aware of the challenges he will face when it comes to funding college tuition. I cannot think of anyone more deserving and I wholeheartedly support his application.
I feel certain that you will be just as impressed with ----as I am. As an educator who is committed to helping deserving students succeed, I strongly encourage you to consider ---- for this scholarship. Please contact me with any questions and let me know if I can provide any additional information in support of this deserving