Thanking Your Scholarship Donor
Congratulations! You have been selected as a scholarship recipient and will be recieving a monetary gift from an individual, corporation, or family. The donor(s) has invested in your education and this gift brings you one step closer to obtaining your educational goals. Finding the words to express your gratitude to an anonymous donor can sometimes be challenging or intimidating. Any great thank-you letter should include the following:
- an appropriate salutation
- identification of the gift (specifically name the scholarship)
- an expression of your gratitude for the gift
- a handwritten signature
Guidelines for Thanking Your Scholarship Donor
Here are several sample thank-you letters. These letters were written by UALR scholarship recipients and are provided for your reference only.
Expressing gratitude for a donor’s generosity serves a dual purpose. It provides you an opportunity to share your excitement with the donor of the gift. That expression becomes a treasure for the donor.