Sample Letters

Sample 1

How has this financial assistance helped you achieve your goals?
What financial barriers did the assistance help you overcome?
Did it allow you to volunteer or travel for academic purposes?
What volunteer or campus organizations are you involved with?
Why did you decide to study at UAlberta?
What are some recent accomplishments or other UAlberta highlights you can share?
What research, if applicable, are you conducting?
What do you hope to do with your UAlberta education? What's your dream?

Introduce yourself and the award(s) you received
Thank your donor at the start and end of your letter
Explain how their support has made a positive impact in your life
Help the donor get to know you by sharing your interests, hobbies and UAlberta experience