The letter of application for a scholarship is correspondence that seeks to obtain approval to be counted among the worthy scholars sponsored by a company or training institute. It is essentially a request for financial aid, so primary consideration is given to poor but deserving applicants. The letter of application for scholarship is usually written in a clear, professional, and at times, personal manner.

Specific examples to support the personal qualities that the letter-sender claims to have are essential. It is also very useful to research specific information about the scholarship provider, along with the various things it may be looking for in the applicants. Write the letter of application for scholarship in conversational style, and maintain a courteous tone. Ensure also that the letter is free of typographical and grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.

Here is an example of a letter of application for a scholarship:

Sample Application Letter

28 May 2010
MR. ANTHONY LAGMAY
c/o The Scholarship Coordinator
Executive Director
PGA Cars, Inc.
Hemet, AZ

Dear Mr. Lagmay:

I recently learned about your company’s Porsche scholarship program for young technically-oriented individuals aspiring to be part of Porsche’s worldwide dealership network as Porsche-certified mechanics. I belong to the recent batch of graduates of the Don Bosco Technical Institute Manpower Skills Training Center. As you well know, the center has long been providing car companies in the Philippines with mechanics equipped with basic automotive skills combined with passion for work. I dream to be a world-class mechanic someday. I believe I would be an ideal candidate for a scholarship award.

I look forward to hearing back from your office to complete the process. In the meantime, I have attached my resume with this letter. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and the PGA Cars Scholarship Committee for supporting college-bound students with an opportunity for financial assistance through your scholarship program. Enclosed you will also find my application form, high school transcript, letters of recommendation, and other pertinent information.

Thank you for taking time to read this letter of application for scholarship.

Sincerely,

Christopher Coo
Iloilo City