Thank You Letter Guidelines:
· Layout:
o Submit a word document
o Use Calibri (body) font, size 12, black
o Single spaced
o Set margins to: top 2”; bottom 1”; left 0.7”; right 0.7”
o Please limit your letter to one page!
o Typically 2-3 paragraphs, with around 300-500 words
· Information to include:
o Make sure to include your name and the name of the scholarship you are receiving.
§ You could say something like “My name is Kyrah Coone and I am a 2023 recipient of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship in the VCU School of Nursing. Thank you so much for making this scholarship possible!”
o Say thank you! Remember you are able to receive this scholarship because of the donor(s) you are writing to. This is your opportunity to show your appreciation.
o Make sure to include Dear Donor and Sincerely, your name
· Things you could write about:
o Your career aspirations (PMHNP)
o Why you chose VCU for your college education
o Why you choose nursing
o How are you enjoying VCU School of Nursing so far
o How this scholarship impacts your life and education