SAMPLE LETTER
To Request Scholarship Information
"College is a little like baseball. You have to take your foot off first base before you are ever going to get to second. Take the risk, be confident when it comes to looking for academic dollars."
Source: Just a little help. American Indian Education News, May 1997: 28.
Name of Scholarship
Address of Scholarship
Town, State, Zip
Date
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am currently a student who is in need of a scholarship or grant to help offset the cost of my education.
I am a member of the (Tribe). I am currently attending (or have been accepted) to attend (Name of College) and pursuing a degree in (Major).
Unfortunately, tribal funds are very limited and I am finding it difficult to meet my educational and living expenses. For these reasons, I am requesting information about your scholarship. Please send me any information concerning eligibility, deadlines, and include an application form to the address below.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
(Your Signature Here)
(Typed Name)
(Address)
(Town, State, Zip)
Include your academic accomplishments, career plans, service to community, leadership positions in and out of school, for even better results.
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Source: Just a little help. American Indian Education News, May 1997: 28.
