Thank You Note Guidelines
If you were awarded a scholarship, we recommend you write a thank you note to the scholarship donor. Once your thank you is written, you will submit it to ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp for delivery. If you are not certain how to write a thank you, follow these guidelines:
- Whenever possible, personalize your thank you using Dear Mr./Ms.
- If the donor is anonymous or you don't know their name, use Dear Friend of ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp.
- Thank the donor for the scholarship - be sure to use the scholarship name
- Tell the donor about yourself. This may include:
- How the scholarship has helped you (and your family)
- Your program of study
- How far along you are in your program (i.e., 1st semester, 2nd year, etc.)
- Why you chose ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp
- Your plans after graduation (ie, career plans or continuing your education)
- Activities you are involved in at ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp
- Thank them for their generosity
- Use a closing such as Sincerely or All the best
- Sign your name
- Type your name under your signature if written in a letter or email format
- Thank yous may be typed or handwritten
- Emails are acceptable and should be formatted like a letter
- Store bought blank thank you cards maybe used
- Make sure handwritten notes are legible
- Typed letters or emails: email your thank you directly to scholarships@southeast.edu. Please follow this format on the subject line: Thank You - Scholarship Name.
- Handwritten thank yous: Place your thank you in an envelope with the name of the scholarship on it and bring it to any ÅÝܽÊÓƵapp Financial Aid Office.