Letters should be at-least one page in length.
Please answer each question thoughtfully and elaborate on your responses.
Use the questions to help write a meaningful thank you letter to your scholarship donor.

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Opening paragraph: Thank the donor, introduce yourself and share details about your background.

Background: What is your name and class year, where is your hometown and what scholarship did you receive?
Personal Journey: What experiences or interests have shaped who you are today?
Choosing SUNY Cortland: Why did you choose SUNY Cortland?
Academic Interests: What is your major and why did you choose it?

Middle paragraph: Share the impact of receiving this scholarship, your involvement on campus and future goals.

Statement of Gratitude: How does receiving this scholarship/award make you feel and what does it mean to you?
Campus Involvement: What activities, organizations, clubs, athletics or leadership roles are you involved with on campus and your local community?
Future Goals: What are your goals for this year and/or after graduation?
Scholarship Impact: How has this scholarship supported or impacted you and has it made a difference academically, financially or personally?

Closing paragraph: Thank the donor for their support and share closing thoughts.

Gratitude to the Donor: Thank the donor for their generosity. How has their support made a difference in your life?
Closing Thoughts: Is there anything additional you’d like to share with your donor?