Thank your Benefactor

Sul Ross State University alumni and friends provide scholarships to help pay for your education at Sul Ross

State University because they believe that students like you can make a difference in the world. You owe

nothing in return, except your gratitude.

We strongly encourage you to express your gratitude to the donor or donors of your scholarship by writing a

thank-you letter. A well-written letter reflects favorably on you and is important to the scholarship donors,

who appreciate learning about you, your goals, and future plans. Your letter confirms the value of their

contributions, encouraging their continued support.

The following is a suggested outline of how you might write your thank-you letter:

Paragraph 1:
Thank the donor for their generosity in providing this scholarship. Tell the donor how this
scholarship makes a difference to your education.
Paragraph 2:
Tell the donor a little about yourself—where you come from, why you chose Sul Ross State
University, and what field of study you have chosen for a major.
Paragraph 3:
Talk about your goals and future plans after completing your education at Sul Ross State University.
Paragraph 4:
Thank the donor again.

Sample "Thank You" letter

A thank-you letter prototype is given below, based on what past scholarship recipients have written to their

scholarship donors:

(Your current address in upper right hand side of letter)

(Donor's address on left hand side above salutation)

Dear (name the individual who established or is responsible for the fund):

Thank you for your generous award from the (donor/organization name) scholarship. Your support is helping

me reach my goal of graduating in (term and year) with a bachelor's degree in (name your field of study).

The reason I chose the criminal justice field is because I have always been very interested in law

enforcement. I am particularly interested in the K-9 unit. I eventually want to make my way up to

investigator and the FBI. I know it will take hard work and dedication, but with my motivation and your

support I know I can do it.

By awarding me this scholarship, you have helped lighten my financial burden and will therefore be helping

me focus more on the educational aspect rather than the financial one that comes with being a university

student. The generosity you have shown me has helped motivate me to work hard, so that one day I may

be able to help others, as you have helped me when I needed your financial support.

With gratitude,

Your first and last name

Email address