Usually the donors don’t have specific requirements when it comes to the layout of the motivation letter for undergraduate scholarship, which makes it even harder to compete with the other candidates. However, every good motivation letter for scholarship should include:

– Information about your educational achievements;

– Information about your professional experience and endeavors;

– Information about your financial situation and how this scholarship would benefit your studies / career.

In the text below we have provided you a sample motivation letter for undergraduate scholarship sent by a prospective applicant from the Pakistan, who wishes to continue his studies in the USA.

Sample motivation letter for undergraduate scholarship

Dear members of the scholarship committee,

I am writing this letter to express my situation for availing the scholarship for my undergraduate studies.

Every time I plan on deciding whether to apply or not for the University studies the factor that pulls me back is affordability of the undergraduate studies. I grew up in a middle class family in Pakistan and my parents have always supported me and my siblings during schooling. They were determined to provide us education, which was not easily accessible to them because of the difficult circumstances. Thanks to my determination, hard work and their support I have graduated from the high school as one the best pupils in the class.

Even so, doing undergraduate University studies abroad is not affordable for my family. My father is now retired because he was not able to work after his limb amputation surgery and my mother is working as a teller in the local branch office of the bank. In these circumstances without this scholarship my dream of studying in the renowned university in the USA will remain a dream.

My parents and family are not in the position to fund my studies, because most of our family income covers only the care and medicines for my father and food costs. I am doing a part time job for several years, however the money I have earned during last two years was enough to cover only application fees for the University. Since I am not in the position to pay the first installment of the tuition, my enrollment is still pending, even though I have been accepted for Undergraduate studies (Bachelor) in Internet technologies.

I really wish to get the scholarship through which I will have a chance to study in an excellent University and pave a road to my future career and accomplishment of my life goals. It will give me freedom to study without thinking about the future financial burden and relieving my parents from the stress of not being able to support my education.

This scholarship opportunity I perceive as an extraordinary chance to interact with students and scholars from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds coming from all the World. This type of networking is very important for integration of different ideas and perspectives pertaining to diverse global issues.

At the end I would like to point out that I am determined to make the most out of the scholarship program. I believe that being a student in prestigious University would not only empower my career development, but would give me the tools to utilize my full potentials.

I am grateful for considering my application and I look forward to a favorable reply.

Sincerely,

Name Surname

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Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to express my interest in taking part in the Salzburg Summer School in Language and Culture. I am currently a second-year student at University of Tbilisi, Georgia, majoring in business. Even though the two don’t directly correlate, I have always had a deep interest in learning foreign culture.

When I was in high school, I took a German course for two months, and even after that I still study a bit in my free time. Although I’m still at the beginner’s level, I can understand basic communication between people when I ran into German speakers in my city.

I like languages, and I also volunteered to write subtitles in my language for foreign films in English and Russian language.

It would be an amazing opportunity to learn German language and the Austrian culture at University of Salzburg. The first time I heard someone speak German was a kid watching German cartoons on the Satellite TV.  I became enthralled by the seeming melody of the language. After some year’s l heard some more on YouTube videos, I can tell that it’s an extremely beautiful and complex language, and I just fell in love with the flow of the sound. Plus, it’s an uncommon and unique language, at least in Georgia, and therefore it would be definitely a good challenge and also a pride to be able to speak it.

It is quite evident that there’s so much experience to gain, especially when you’re immersed in the culture itself. Not to mention that Austria is known to have a lot of cultural festivals and operas. There’s no doubt that this summer school would be so invaluable for me and for my future endeavors.

Furthermore, I firmly believe that the curricula of the summer school will provide the fundamentals of the language, which I plan to continue to improve post-returning to Georgia.

I am confident that you will find my application as a worthwhile investment. My attendance at this summer school is a wise investment and I would highly appreciate it to be being one of the selected participants. Since I am not in a position to finance my participation on my own I would also appreciate to be considered for a full scholarship for German language summer school, since this is the only possible way for me to practice my language skills.

Kind regards

[Signature]

[Name Surname]

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Address

Country

Phone

Email

University of {NAME}
School of Medicine

Admission office

Subject: Motivation Letter

With this letter I hereby wish to state my interest and apply for Master of Science degree program in Epidemiology. I always had an interest and passion for Medicine, and therefore it is not surprising that I have finished my Bachelor studies in the field of medicine in just five years instead of six.

I have developed this strong passion towards Epidemiology thanks to my father who is a Epidemiologist, working in the MoH in the Statistics Department. Thanks to him and his scientific work, I became keen to learn more about this field. Therefore I have enrolled into and completed in 2015 my Bachelor studies of Public Health at the [UNIVERSITY NAME]. While attending college, I focused primarily on biostatistics and the use of biostatistics to evaluate health impacts. During my studies I finished a capstone project analyzing time to event data in approximately 1000 patients at four single nucleotide polymorphisms of interest for potential development of a heart condition. I have also designed many of the research frameworks and analysis methods, based on the prominent research I had on my disposal. In processing data I have used MATLAB in cooperation with other college fellows.

Theoughr my life I have often been involved in volunteering, in order to gain experience, but also to give my personal contribution to the community. Before attending college, I volunteered at St. Agnes Nursing Center where I have been supporting the elderly in eating, playing games, and talking to them. While attending college, I have volunteered in Kenya, where I worked and observed the children with Ebola.

Through Master program offered by Your University I tend to develop skills and competences in the Epidemiology, through full understanding of risk factors for the diseases, and its impact on population. Moreover, since my IT skills are not so strong at the moment I hope to develop stronger computer skills for data processing in using software such SAS, MATLAB and SPSS. Last, but not least I perceive this as an opportunity to get the insight in the Epidemiology medical practice in one of the best hospitals in the country, in this field.

I am applying after carefully reviewing the course curriculum. Since the research focus and facilities available in your department complement my research interests and requirements, I believe that being a student in your department would not only empower my career development, but would give me the framework my utilize my full potentials. Moreover I feel that as a Masters student at your University, I can benefit from the numerous challenging career opportunities.

Sincerely,
Name and Surname of the Applicant

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Recently we have received dozens requests from out visitors to help them with motivation letter for PhD program. Since we are not able to meet all the inquiries, this time we have prepared letter of motivation for PhD program in biology. Feel free to copy and edit. Wish you a lot of success with your application!

Name Surname

STREET, 67

BEIJING, CN

E-mail: name@fomainname.com

Telephone: 063-858875-95

[dd/mm/yyyy]

UNIVERSITY [name]

SCHOOL OF _________

ADDRESS

CITY

COUNTRY

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing this letter to apply to the PhD program on your University called {Name of the program].

Living in the World of scarcity, especially having in mind shortages in clean drinkable water, my career objective is to act as expert in water purification with expertise in membrane process technology.

Strong economic growth and industrialization in my country has increased demand for water production, causing in the same time more pollution. Just two decades ago I was able to enjoy in fresh spring water, however heavy urbanization made fresh water scarce, motivating me strongly to invest all my efforts in helping community to clean the water springs.

I already have professional and academic experience in membrane separation. I have always been fascinated by the benefits of membrane separation, like low level of energy consumption, smaller space requirements, and high autonomy of processes. Hence, all of the mentioned imply possible huge savings in costs, and more environmental benefits. I believe that future improvements can increase sustainability such as antifouling membranes when needed, and many other opportunities for novel applications, such as the removal of nanoparticles.

I am a persistent person with strong orientation on goals. During my undergraduate and graduate studies I have always been among top 10% in the class. Moreover throughout my studies both on bachelor and on master level I have been a holder of state scholarship offered to most prospective students. As the greatest achievement in my academic career I would like to point out that one of my patents is registered in the National patent office. Furthermore I have published two academic articles in [Name of the Journal] which you may find in the enclosure of my application.

In addition to my academic achievements I have developed strong leadership and communication skills. During my university studies i have often lead a group when it comes to the group assignments,

Moreover, I have organized several academic seminars, and have been involved in organization of international conference in water management in China.

I am flexible person, conformable with working on my own or as a part of the team. I enjoy learning about new cultures and traveling. I have already been living abroad, as an exchange student in Malaysia, where I have spent six months. Therefore I am looking forward to undertake this challenge.

I have read a number of papers in water management and membrane separation written by the professor [Name Surname] who teaches [name of the subjects] at University of [Name]. I find his work as very important because he is constantly bringing great contribution to scientific community. Therefore I would be highly honored to have him as a professor, and thus I would like to become a student at your University. I am confident that I will bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to exceed your expectations

I would like to thank you for consideration of my application. I am looking forward to receive your call for an interview in order to take part in the next stages of selection process.

Sincerely

[NAME SURNAME ]

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Motivation letter for Master in Mechanical Engineering

Name and Surname of the applicant

Applicant’s address

E-mail of the applicant

University [Name]

[School / faculty name]

Address

Admission office

Subject: Motivation letter for a Master program in Mechanical Engineering

Dear Sirs, Madams,

I was very glad when I saw this particular opportunity to apply for a Master program in Mechanical Engineering and with this letter I would like to express my strong motivation for this master course. I am a graduate of the University Of Szeged, Hungary holding BSc degree in Mechanical engineering.

I have graduated with honors at University of Szeged where I was able to get a solid knowledge in the field. At the moment I am doing my internship in Big Corp, where I am learning in practice how to apply methods for advanced component and structure dimensioning, which was the topic of my Bachelor thesis. Thanks to this particular experience I was able to perceive the complexity of this field, and to realize that I would like to develop my career in this area. Beside application of structure dimensioning, I hold especial interest in the digital design – both Computer aided design and computer aided engineering, and I would like to do specialization in this particular area.

After careful overview of the master program you are offering with at your University, I believe that curricula fully suits my intentions, and therefore I would like to get an opportunity to attend this program.

Due to my financial situation I was able to continue my studies in my country or abroad, since I am not in a position to finance my studies. Therefore, I will be very grateful to be provided with scholarship to improve my education and incent my career prospects. Knowledge gained on the studies at your University I see as an extraordinary career opportunity, and therefore I would be very glad if you could support my education with scholarship and to further inform me about any scholarship opportunity that may appear.

At the end I would like to point out that I am determined to make the most of this opportunity. I believe that being a student in your department would not only empower my career development, but would give me the framework to utilize my full potentials. Moreover I feel that as a Masters student at your University, I can benefit from the numerous challenging career opportunities.

Once again I am grateful for considering my application and I look forward to a favorable reply.

Sincerely,

Name Surname

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Dear Sir or Madam,

Recently my country, Croatia, became a full member of the European Union. That requires it to transform its economy according to the standards of the EU. In order to make this difficult transformation, Croatia needs new ideas and young professionals. I perceive myself as one of those professionals, and therefore I would like to prepare myself by obtaining a degree in United Kingdom.

I believe that interaction with various backgrounds and cultures could raise my awareness on the Intercultural and multinational dialogue of the EU. Furthermore this could be an opportunity to improve the language skills, enrich knowledge and prepare myself to enter competently in real life and to start my career with confidence.

I have been studying English since I was five years old which has motivated me to visit London three times during my summer holidays and I was impressed by many things there.  I truly appreciated the easy way in which people communicate, and English lifestyle.

Since, I have always had a desire to study advertising I started working part time for an advertising agency. From this experience I have derived great pleasure. I have an ambition to work for a top-notch agency in the future and demonstrate good skills, but I realize that an appropriate education is needed and I believe that Your University would give me the required academic preparation and practical experience.

I am highly motivated by the competitive nature of the field I have chosen. I will work hard to achieve my goals and aspirations. To obtain a degree from a British Institution will be an honor and if given a chance, I will do my best to succeed.

I do not expect this to be easy, none the less I am ready and excited for the future. I am very social, creative, with a sense of responsibility and I think the Advertising Undergraduate Program will suit my personality completely. Confucius once said: „Our greatest glory is in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. “ That is why I will do my best to handle all the pressure and demands which are part of completing the academic program.

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MOTIVATION LETTER

University of Berlin
Faculty of mathematics
Admission office

Subject: Motivation letter for scholarship

Dear Sirs, Madams,

I was very glad when I saw this scholarship opportunity and with this letter I would like to express my gratitude to the Alumni Foundation of UoB for this program. I am an graduate of a University of Sarajevo holding BSc degree in mathematics with honors.

Since I have a quite strong academic background in mathematics I believe that Master course in advanced mathematics perfectly suits my profile and career prospects. My ultimate goal is to work with research based groups in applied mathematics sector as well as in local universities in order to improve research and human resource capacity building through training.

Due to my financial situation I was able to continue my studies in my country or abroad, since I am not in a position to finance my studies. Therefore,  I will be very grateful to be provided with scholarship to improve my education and incent my career prospects. Knowledge gained on the studies at University of Berlin I plan to transfer to my home country, where I intend to work in public sector or at the University.

This scholarship opportunity I perceive as an extraordinary opportunity to interact with students and scholars from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds coming from all the World.  This type of networking is very important for integration of different ideas and perspectives pertaining to diverse global issues.

At the end I would like to point out that I am determined to make the most out of the scholarship program. I believe that being a student in your department would not only empower my career development, but would give me the framework to utilize my full potentials. Moreover I feel that as a Masters student at your University, I can benefit from the numerous challenging career opportunities.

Once again I am grateful for considering my application and I look forward to a favorable reply.

Sincerely,

Name Surname

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1. Name, Surname or full contact details are missing on motivation letter. This may sound stupid, but you would be amazed how many applicants fail to do so.
2. Exercise of rude and offensive language or even blackmailing selection committee. Yes, it seems crazy, but some of the applicants are using this language in articulating their motivation for scholarship.  If you want to get one, please try to preserve positive spirit and reflect you positive personality instead.
3. Hard-copy of motivation letter has stains from coffee mugs, lunch plate, etc.  If you do not want to leave impression of being a sloppy and disorganized candidate, send a clean piece of paper. Furthermore try to find waterproof envelope, if it happens to rain while your letter is traveling.
4. Submission of an application even though you fail to meet minimum requirements. This one is quite hard to overcome, especially if the offer of scholarships is limited and you were not top in the class student. If you still intend to submit your applications with lower GPA than envisaged try to stand out of the crowd in other aspects of your application.
5. Send it “postage due.” To avoid check before sending with your local post office.
6. Envelope is being sent out, but you forgot to place all the documents inside. This is quite common mistake. You invested a lot of effort in collecting all the documents, drafting letter and application file, and at the end your concentration went down. Invest additional effort to complete this activity in good manner. It may help if you make a checklist.
7. Sending an impressive amount of supporting documents even though call for application does not envisages them. Often in order to make a successful applications candidates try to add as much documents as possible, having in mind this may increase their odds. Please avoid this practice and carefully follow application guidelines given in the CFA.
8. The motivation letter is not readable, because of font type/size, or because of your handwriting.  To avoid use common script, like Times New Roman, or Arial, size 11 or 12. You are advised to use black fonts on the white paper, e.g. to follow practice in formal writing.
9. Motivation letter has typos. Please bear in mind that one spelling error can doom your application. To avoid use spell-check in your word processing software and ask for your friends to read a letter before submitting.
10. Sending inappropriate photos. It may be the case that the donor will ask you to submit a photo with your application. In this case the donor has in mind to see your portrait photo, not your selfies, memories from the last summer holiday, or hangover footage. We advise you to go to your local photo shop, and ask the clerk to make you a photo, in size for passport or ID card, and then to send this photo.

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Most of the people perceive motivation letter a formality during application process. Therefore there are not investing strong efforts to write a personal statement that will ensure their placement for a job/scholarship. However, this often perceived “pure formality” called motivation letter can win you a job interview and future job placement. Below we provided you a list of key elements that have to be included in your letter of motivation, in order to write a good one:

1. Do not forget to mention why you have decided for the concrete company to apply for a job. Be clear, concise and express your unbiased motivation.
2. Try to reflect personal approach as much as possible. For example if you know the name of HR person, address the letter to this person.
3. Do not mention your weak point in the letter, since they will be probably discussed during your job interview. However don’t be to much vainglorious since this will make wrong impression.  Be realistic about yourself and try to point out your strong points.
4. Your letter should reflect positive spirit and orientation on future. For example you can use following phrase: ”I am eager to improve my skills and fully prepared to adapt myself to the new working environment…”, instead of “I am not experienced in the relevant field.”
5. Quote and describe concrete facts and situations to articulate your motivation for specific company/placement.
6. Try to find out as much as possible about company before applying. This will show your interest about company and reflect you ability to prepare relevant information on your future post.
7.  Put only the most relevant facts and experiences in your motivation letter. Keep it brief and clear. However do not forget to tell something about you as a person.
8. Mention your accomplishments in education or professional experience. It would be also useful to express you perspectives in career of in education., for example where do you see yourself in the upcoming period.
9. Use a motivation letter as a tool to distinguish your application from other with sample qualifications.

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