Writing a Thank You Card Financial Aid Office

Writing a Thank You Card Financial Aid Office Stacey Williams swilliams@collegeofthedesert. edu 760 -776 -7435

Thank you Card Before you begin writing your thank you card, remember your were selected for a scholarship because of your personal qualities which stood out from other applicants Thank you Card Writing Tips: • • • Make sure you write clearly Make sure to check for grammatical errors Be sincere Express your enthusiasm Make the message personal and heart-felt

Congratulations!!! • You’ve won a scholarship • What’s the next step? • A special thank you, of course.

A Thank You…Why? 1. Polite thing to do. 2. Reflects favorably on you 3. Donors appreciate learning about: – Your goals – Future plans 4. Confirms value of contributions 5. Encourages their future support 6. Required to pick up COD check

Guidelines for Writing Thank You Card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Express your unique personality. Be sincere Express enthusiasm Write clearly and precisely Briefly tell the donor(s): • Importance of scholarship to you and/or family • Impact of award on academic career • Positive impact on your future • Your background, goals, interests and activities • Express gratitude with the words thank you.

Guidelines for Writing Thank You Card 6. Include your Student ID # (cont. ) 7. Remember to sign the letter 8. Handwritten card ONLY. 9. Please use neat penmanship 10. Have letter proofed for accuracy

Final Steps… • Please Do NOT copy the samples. • Be original. • Staff available if you need assistance.