Thank a Scholarship Giver

Named scholarships and awards at Nazareth University are made possible through the generosity of trustees, alumni, and friends of Nazareth. Every year we ask you, the student recipients, to share a bit about yourselves and to write a brief message to your scholarship donor(s) expressing your thanks. 

Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and more, we know you have a lot on your plate! So we've made it as easy as possible:

  1. Please complete the questionnaire below to give your donor a little info about you. 
  2. Space to write an optional thank you letter is also provided. (Donors love to receive them!) If you choose to write a note, use 3-4 sentences to let them know about your Naz experience and how their support makes a difference. (You can find hints and letter samples elsewhere on this webpage.)
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Thank you letter writing

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Sandy Halbstein
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Thank You Letters

Letter writing tips

Your "named scholarship" donors are interested in learning about you and how their scholarship has made a difference in your life. Below are some details you might like to share:

  1. Express gratitude for the scholarship; explain what it means to you and how it's contributing to your growth and development.
  2. Who you are; your background
    • A little about your family background, or
    • What personal and educational experiences led you to choose Nazareth University
  3. Tell about your present experiences
    • How the scholarship will help you meet your educational goals
    • Mention internships/fieldwork in which you participate or plan to participate
  4. Tell about your future plans
    • What you look forward to at Nazareth and after you graduate
    • How the scholarship will help you meet these goals
Example #1

Dear (we will insert the donor’s name),

I wanted to express my gratitude for your generous scholarship at Nazareth University. This award has allowed me to further my education and explore the amazing opportunities that Nazareth has to offer. I am so honored to be a recipient of (insert full name of scholarship here), and am incredibly grateful for your support.

I am a current senior with a major in communication sciences and disorders. Following graduation this May, I will continue my education in Nazareth’s masters program for speech language pathology. I look forward to the day I can give back to my community by helping those in need of speech services and other support.

Thank you again for your invaluable gift and for helping make my education at Nazareth University and future as a Speech Language Pathologist a reality. I am so thankful for your generosity.

Sincerely,

(your name)

 

Example #2

Dear (we'll insert the donor's name),

I am so honored to have received (insert full name of scholarship here) and I want to thank you. Receiving this award has given me the chance to explore my potential as a student at Nazareth University and as a future teacher, I am incredibly thankful for your generosity and support.

I am a junior with a major in education and a minor in history. Being a part of the Nazareth community has provided me with access to exceptional academic and professional prospects, along with the confidence in my potential as a future teacher. My classes and professors have helped me to decide the population and age group I hope to work with - high school students. I can't wait!

Once again, thank you for your commitment to Nazareth and my education. With your support, I am able to pursue my passion.

Sincerely,

(your name)