How to Write a Scholarship Acceptance Letter

Scholarship Acceptance

Being a student, one of the dreams is to win the scholarship. However, the scholarship is awarded to only a selected number of students, particularly those who have been doing exceptionally good in academics and deserve some kind of a reward for the good show. Hence, getting a scholarship is not something easy because a student has to do some extra hard work along with a lot of dedication towards the studies. Even then, only some lucky students are able to win the scholarship. Upon wining the scholarship, the students are formally required to show some gratitude by means of a Scholarship Acceptance Letter.

Instructions

  • 1

    Starting the Letter: Sender’s Information

    The letter begins with the sender’s information on the top left corner of the page. The information of sender includes his name, occupation along with name, address and other contact details of the institute.
    (Sender’s / Student's Name)
    (Occupation)
    (Name of Institute)
    (Address)
    (City & Zip Code)

  • 2

    Recipient’s Information

    The recipient of this letter is the one who offers the scholarship. He or she is normally someone from the higher authorities of the Scholarship Board. The information includes name, designation of the recipient with name of the scholarship board along with address and necessary contact details.
    (Recipient’s Name)
    (Designation)
    (Name of Scholarship Board)
    (Address)
    (City & Zip Code)

  • 3

    Date

    The date is written with one line space after the above entry in the format DD/MM/YY.

  • 4

    Subject

    The subject of a letter usually gives some information about what the letter contains. It should be written with one line space from the date and should be BOLD & UNDERLINED.

  • 5

    Salutation

    In this step, you simply address the recipient but with some more respect by writing words such as Respected Sir/Madam  etc.

  • 6

    Body of the Letter

    The body of this letter is very much the same like other formal acceptance letters. It consists of two main parts, with the first one showing some warmth and excitement on winning the scholarship. The second part of the letter should mention formal acceptance of the letter along with some appreciation and thanks for the board awarding scholarship.

  • 7

    Conclusion

    As it is a formal letter, so it is required to be concluded with a courteous statement. It should again mention thanks for awarding the scholarship.

  • 8

    Valediction

    This should simple contain words like Yours Faithfully, Yours Sincerely or any other that seems appropriate.

  • 9

    Signature and Name

    After appropriate valediction, the sender signs the letter which is followed by his or her types  name at the bottom.

  • 10

    Sample Scholarship Acceptance Letter

    Michael William
    Princeton School
    498, Nugget Street
    Remington, UK 568

    Ms. Sandra Davis
    National Director
    Federal Scholarship Board
    278, Amnesia Lane
    Ahuja, GTS 207

    10th April, 2012

    Subject:                    SCHOLARSHIP ACCEPTANCE LETTER

    Respected Madam,

    I feel honored and extremely happy writing this letter to you. This letter is in reference to the scholarship that I have been awarded by the Federal Scholarship Board. The letter confirming the award was received a few days ago. Upon winning this scholarship award, I shall now be able to continue my dream of studying management sciences in any university of my choice.

    Nevertheless, this letter should be considered as acceptance of the scholarship from my side. I look upon this opportunity to express my deepest thanks to the Board for awarding me this remarkable opportunity. There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for this reward. However, I will try to make sure that I make the best use of this blessing opportunity.

    I thank you once again from the core of my heart.

    Yours Sincerely,

    Michael William

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    Template Scholarship Acceptance Letter

    (Sender’s Name)
    (Occupation)
    (Name of Institute)
    (Address)
    (City & Zip Code)

    (Recipient’s Name)
    (Designation)
    (Name of Scholarship Board)
    (Address)
    (City & Zip Code)

    Date: __/__/____

    Subject:       _____________________________________________

    Respected Sir/ Madam,

    I feel honored and extremely happy writing this letter to you. This letter is in reference to __________________________ by ___________________________. The letter confirming the award was received on _______________. Upon winning this scholarship award, I shall now be _________________________________________________________________________________.

    Nevertheless, this letter should be considered as ____________________________. I look upon this opportunity to express my deepest thanks to the Board for awarding me this remarkable opportunity. There are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation for this reward. However, I will try to make sure that I make the best use of this blessing opportunity.

    _____________________________________________________________.

    Yours _________________,

    (Name of Sender)

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