Sample Letter of Application for Scholarship / Bursary / Funding
Your address
City, Province,
Postal Code
Date
Dear Scholarship/Bursary/Funding Committee (or use the name of the person you are addressing);
First Paragraph – identify what you are applying for
I am writing to you today with regards to the [Name of scholarship/bursary/funding program] because
[your reason for applying].
Second paragraph (or combine with first paragraph) – explain your goals
I want to pursue a degree (or career) in [program you are pursuing] because [describe your interests and
goals]. Talk about what you hope to do with this career or how it could benefit others (i.e. return to the
north to fill a need such as health care, educators, trades, or other specialty field that is needed). If you
are applying to funding for an entrepreneurial venture outline the concept and benefits to the
community.
Third paragraph – talk about yourself, including what the committee wants to know about you.
Tell about your important life experiences, your activities in school, your community involvement,
volunteer work and what you’ve learned from these experiences. Emphasize any responsibilities you
have had or awards you have received. Answer any questions the scholarship committee wants to know
about you. [Were there prompts or guiding questions to be answered? Address them here.]
Fourth paragraph – make a case for your financial need
Share the costs you’ve estimated schooling will require. If you have any extenuating circumstances such
as multiple siblings, single parental income, a career path that requires multiple degrees. You can
mention part-time work that you’ve done/currently do towards your financial needs but clarify there
will be a short-fall and the money is needed to pursue your goal.
Fifth paragraph – summarize how you have met their requirements
I have met all of the qualifications and have included [list items, if any, you are attaching to back up
what you’ve referred to in your application]. Add any other information they have requested, such as
names of references and contact information.
Six paragraph – show appreciation for consideration of your application
Thank you for your time and consideration of my scholarship/bursary application. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Professional Closing
Sincerely / Kind Regards / Thank You,
(Your Signature)
Your Name
Contact Information
