Sample Letters
Sample 1
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Sample 2
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Sample 3
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Things You Can Write About
- 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?
Helpful Reminders
- 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