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Thanking Your Scholarship Donor

Thanking Your Scholarship Donor

Thanks Donors

Congratulations on receiving a scholarship from a University of Nebraska-Lincoln alumni or outside donor! Since these scholarships are honorary, we strongly encourage you to express your gratitude by writing a thank you letter to your donor(s).

A well-written letter illustrates the importance, meaning, and appreciation of the scholarship to you. Receiving a thank you is very special for a donor and will show how much you value their gift.

Writing a Professional Thank You

Content:
  • Heading: (Date, Salutation or Greeting)
  • First Paragraph: Introduce the purpose of the letter (include scholarship name).
  • Second Paragraph: Share a little about yourself and explain why the scholarship is important.
    • Educational background
    • Accomplishments/achievements
    • Extracurricular activities, personal and/or professional hobbies
    • Goals and aspirations, future academic and career plans
  • Third Paragraph: Thank the donor again and state your plan to do well with their investment.
  • Closing: (Your name, Signature, Your address)
Helpful Tips:
  1. Be sincere, clear and concise
  2. Edit your letter for typos or grammatical errors
  3. Type or nicely hand-write your letter.
  4. Know or research the person you are addressing in the letter (the donor).

Scholarship Thank You Email Template + Example

Dear (Donor),

I hope this message finds you well! My name is (Full Name) and I am currently a (Academic Year & Major) from (Hometown, State). I am writing to express my sincere gratitude, and to thank you for awarding me the (Scholarship Name) for the (Year) academic year. Receiving this scholarship means a great deal to me and has made a truly significant difference in my ability to pursue my degree. Thanks to your generous support, I can prioritize my studies, career development, and campus involvement without the added burden of financial stress. This scholarship lightens my financial load and motivates me to continue to maintain academic and personal excellence, all while providing me with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

I am passionate about (Mention Academic or Career Goals, preferably specific), and your support brings me one step closer to achieving that. Outside of the classroom, I am involved in (extracurricular, cohort, etc.) I am deeply thankful for your investment in students like me and for making my university experience more accessible. Thank you once again for your generosity and kindness. I hope to connect with you at our annual Scholarship Brunch, and to have the opportunity to thank you in person.

With sincere appreciation,
(Full Name)
(Major), Class of (Graduation Year)

Submitting Your Scholarship Thank You

Please add or upload your thank you letter to MyRed – Follow the prompts from your To Do list.

If you have any questions about the thank you letter requirement, contact the Business Advising and Student Engagement Office at (402) 472-2310 or e-mail to businessundergrad@unl.edu.