The cover letter on a scholarship application is very important as it is the first impression given to the scholarship committee. A custom tailored cover letter, preferably addressed to a specific person, should be sent with each scholarship. Focus the cover letter on areas important to the committee. For instance, if the scholarship is geared toward rewarding those who volunteer in the .
community, be sure to include information relevant to that area. Also include concise, yet personalized, information about prior education and scholarships, and about any awards, special skills or other unique qualifications. Examples and tips on writing an effective scholarship cover letter can be found at http://www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/whatwedo/scholarshiptips.php and on most university websites. A basic template can be found at http://coverlettersandresume.com/application-letter/scholarship-application-letter-sample/. More Reference Links: http://www.cvtips.com/cover-letter/scholarship-cover-letter.html http://www.guide-to-college-life.com/Scholarship-Cover-Letter.html
