Scholarship Cover Letter Examples

"This section is your opener and should contain your 'purpose' or interest statement that explains why you would be interested in the job posting or the company. Make sure to reference keywords and statements from the job description. This section is your opener and should contain your 'purpose' or interest statement that explains why you would be interested in the job posting or the company. Make sure to reference keywords and statements from the job description."

"The body paragraph (s): should contain skills and qualifications related to the job, i.e., provide a narrative example of how your job-related skills were obtained/honed. Your goal here is to match the skills to the employer's needs. Justify how your career experiences could fit into the position and the organization. The end paragraph: is the closer that would signify a 'call to action' by reiterating an essential qualification for the position you possess and an appreciation for the employer's consideration."

Include contact information and hiring manager details at the top of the letter. Open with a purpose statement that references job description keywords and explains interest in the position or company. Use the body paragraphs to present skills and qualifications, offering narrative examples that demonstrate how job-related skills were obtained and honed. Match skills explicitly to employer needs and justify how career experiences align with the position and organization. End with a closing paragraph that reiterates an essential qualification, issues a call to action, and expresses appreciation for consideration. Conclude with a polite thank-you and a formal signature line.

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