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SCHOLARSHIPS & COVER LETTERS

Scholarship Application Procedure

Obtain updated scholarship application forms through the school district website:

www.sd73.bc.ca/amas

There are also scholarship applications for various scholarships in the student filing cabinet in thecounselling office. Please note: The website is generally more accurate and up-to-date, andshould be the first place you start checking.

It isYOURresponsibility to review the scholarship criteria to determine whether you are eligible toapply and to FOLLOW UP on the application process.

READthe application criteria carefully! You want to be sure that you do not overlook any necessaryor required datainformation.

NEATNESS COUNTS! Your application cover letter and supporting documents should all lookprofessional. It is a good idea to use a word processor where possible to help you achieve that"professional# quality.

PROOF READyour entire package and have someone else proofread it also.

OBSERVE DEADLINES! $lan to submit your application before the deadline if possible. If you aremailing out applications be aware of post mark dates.

Package Check List Of Ites Re!uired In Scholarship Application

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'urrent )chool Transcript

Be sure to include any other information that may be requested by donor

Purpose of Co"er Letters

It formally introduces you and personali-es your application

ighlights specific information from your application and showcases your strengths talentseducational goals etc.

#o$s And#on$t Of %riting A Co"er Letter

#Otry to limit your cover letter to a single page / short simple and to the point!

#Ouse correct 0nglish spelling grammar punctuation etc.

#O address your cover letter to the correct person or award committee by name

#O$Tuse contractions *I1d didn1t it1s +

#Obe sure to sign your letter *in ink+ before you send it.

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STR'CT'RE O( A COVER LETTER

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(IRST PARA4RAPH

Introduce yourself and briefly state your interest in applying for this scholarship. Include the fullname of the scholarshipbursary *i.e. Lions Club Schol!shi"+ that you are applying for

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)ummari-e your educational status and briefly outline your educationalcareer goals

)ummari-e your school and community involvement ;iscuss personal qualities and interests if applicable

If the application form requests specific information do so in the second or third paragraph of yourletter

)tate any information required regarding your financial need *more so with bursaries+

%ddress why and how receiving this award would benefit you

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