Education
Scholarship Motivation Letter Template (Word)
Use for merit- or need-based scholarships that require a personal motivation.
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How to edit this template
- 1Fill in your details and the scholarship name.
- 2Adapt the achievements paragraph to reflect your own strongest points.
- 3Keep the letter to one page.
Filled-in example
Example
I am applying for the ABC Foundation Scholarship because I want to become the first person in my family to complete a postgraduate degree. My honours research on rural mental health taught me that opportunity in South Africa is unevenly spread and I want to help close that gap.
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