Letter to School Requesting for a Scholarship

Letter to School Requesting for a Scholarship

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A scholarship is availed by those students who are able but not financially stable. To pursue their dreams, different institutes offer scholarships to their students. In case a student is eligible to avail of the scholarship, he can write a letter to the school requesting a scholarship.

A scholarship is a financial reward that is awarded to students based on their academic performance. The scholarship is not awarded based on the financial statements of the student. When a student wants to apply for a scholarship, he has to prove his abilities by taking an exam or test.

Scholarships these days have become very common. Most of the institutes offer scholarships to their students. However, if you are studying in an institute where the scholarship is not awarded, you can write a letter to the management and ask them to consider you for the scholarship.

This is a formal letter that is usually written to the principal of the school. The student should include all the details in the letter that will be needed by the authorities in case they decide to consider the applicant for the scholarship. This letter can also be written by the parents of the student.

If you want your child to be considered for financial aid, describe your circumstances in the letter.

The principal should be able to know how hard it is for you to bear the expenses of the child’s education. You may attach your salary slip or income details with the letter.

If you are applying for a scholarship based on academic performance, write your child’s achievements. Attach the mark sheets and result card to let the principal know how competent your child is.

There is also a template for the letter requesting consideration that will save you from having to write a letter from scratch. All you have to do is download the template and use it.

Sample Letters

#1

I am (name), father of XYZ who is currently enrolled in the 8th grade at your school. I am writing to apply for your institute’s Academic Excellence scholarship program for my daughter.

[XYZ] has been consistently getting good grades, particularly in complex subjects like science and mathematics. She has also participated in various academic competitions and earned several awards. She, therefore, deserves the honor of receiving your Academic Excellence Scholarship.

I look forward to your response.

#2

I am XYZ, candidate number [X]. I have recently applied for a place at your prestigious institute. I want to request you consider me for your scholarship program.

As you can see from the enclosed academic records, I have always received excellent grades. I have also been among the top 10 students in the intermediate exams, securing 94% marks in the final result. Considering my academic accomplishments, I am a worthy candidate for your scholarship program. It will also be a great financial help for me as it will assist me to focus on my future education without a financial burden.

Please let me know if you require any more documents. I look forward to your approval of my application. 

#3

My name is [XYZ] and I’m a student in 3rd semester of my BSc. I request you enroll me in your scholarship program for the upcoming semester.

I belong to a humble background and have been facing financial troubles lately. I might not be able to continue my studies unless I receive financial assistance from you in the form of a scholarship. I’m a dedicated and hardworking student with a GPA of 3.4. My academic records prove my capabilities and my interest in academics.

Please let me know if you need further information or any documents. I shall be grateful for your approval of my application.

#4

I am [XYZ], a student of grade 10 at your school. I am writing to apply for your college scholarship program. I appreciate the school’s initiative to assist its top students in future studies. I believe I’m a worthy candidate to be considered for this program owing to my remarkable academic record.

I have always been a model student and have consistently secured the top grades in my class. I have also earned 2 gold medals in the ABC competitions for Mathematics in 20XX and 20XX. Moreover, I have also been actively participating in curricular activities including debate competitions, sports, and music.

The scholarship stipend will help me secure a place in a reputable university for my future studies. I shall work hard with the same commitment and passion I have exhibited throughout my academic years.

Thank you for considering my application.

#5

We are the parents of XYZ who studies in grade 9th at your prestigious school. He will be sitting for his O-level exams in the coming year. However, we are facing financial troubles and request a scholarship to help XYZ with his further studies.

XYZ has been an exemplary student with high grades and a commendable academic performance throughout his time at your school. He is, therefore, a worthy candidate for your scholarship award.

We look forward to your approval of our application.

#6

My daughter is studying in the year [TEXT] at your school. She is a brilliant student and her record speaks it all. To date, she hasn’t availed any financial aid. She has been showing outstanding results for the last two years. Unluckily my family is encountering great difficulty in fulfilling our financial needs. It is difficult for me to let her keep up with her studies in this school. I want to take her to a less expensive school but before doing that I wanted you to consider giving her a scholarship.

I am waiting for your reply before finalizing things shortly. My contact details and email ID are mentioned below.

Thank you in anticipation!

Letter to School Requesting for a Scholarship

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#7

My son has been a student in the year [TEXT] at your school since he started his academic career. He is a very hardworking and enthusiastic student who intends to become a great man to be known and appreciated by the world.

I have heard that your school is conferring scholarships to a certain number of lucky students who will study free of cost and avail of other benefits depending upon their caliber. My son has always performed well in his studies and co-curricular activities.

It is a request to you to please consider his name while finalizing the students with the highest performance at your school. I am not asking you for an illicit favor but kindly go through his academic record and I am sure he will be one of those luckiest students eligible for the scholarship.

Thanks for your time and best wishes!

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