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SCHOLARSHIPS
When applying for scholarships, you will most likely be required to
include at least one reference letter.
Getting a good reference letter can be hard, but with the tips below
your task will be made a lot easier:
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try to get someone who knows you very well
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don't get someone with the same family name as yours
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try to get it from a high ranking official (school principal, company
president,etc.)
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don't depend on only one person (if you get more letters, you can then
pick
the very best)
 When asking for a letter
of recommendation, it is best to give the person a letter with expectations
and a firm deadline. Always give the writer at least two weeks
notice. Use a request letter like this one:
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November 10, 1999.
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am applying for the ABC Scholarship and the ZYX Trust Scholarship.
Would you please write letters of recommendation for both of these for
me?
I have included descriptions of the two scholarships along with a copy
of my personal student record, which shows all of my extra-curricular activities.
The letter of recommendation for the ABC Scholarship must be set back
with my application so please return it to me when you are finished.
The letter of recommendation for the ZYX Scholarship must be sent separately
so I have enclosed a stamped addressed envelope. Both applications are
due December 15th.
Thank you very much for your time and co-operation. Let me know if you
need any more information.
Yours truly,
Janet Yearwood. |
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