P.Hd Scholarship Letter

Many wish to pursue a PhD in their area of interest. This PhD would add to their credentials, and thus help them make a better move in their career. Pursuing a PhD could be difficult for some owing to financial hurdles. However, if money is the obstacle, one can apply for a scholarship by writing a PhD scholarship letter. The applicant needs to find out the eligibility for the same, and thus put forth his/her application. The applicant needs to also enquire about the various sources of scholarship like, college scholarship. Some industrial scholarship, etc. There are many private charity organizations, business groups, etc., that sponsor some students every year to pursue their education. One can find out about the same and apply for scholarship with them.

Scholarship request letter is a formal letter. It has to be written as per the guidelines of formal letter, and all the necessary information, documents, etc., should be sent along with the letter. Since it is a formal letter, it has to be precise, written in a formal language, and formatted correctly.

Read the instructions given below for writing a scholarship letter:

• The formal letter writing guidelines apply to this letter
• The letter should be typed in MS Word, and a hard copy of the same should be sent with the application
• The letter should be typed in Times New Roman or Arial font
• The standard legible font size is 12; the headings can be highlighted using a slightly bigger font size or the 'bold' option
• The letter's text should be justified, paragraph spacing of 1.5 lines and proper margins on all sides
• In a formal letter, fancy fonts, italics, or colored text should not be used
• The letter should be precise and addressed to a specific person. Do not write a generalized letter. A customized letter addressed to a specific person is more effective
• If you are applying for scholarship on the grounds of academic excellence or economic insufficiency, etc., mention the same clearly in the letter, and attach all the supporting documents for easy processing of your application

To understand the concept of this letter better, read the sample letter given below.

1. Sample PhD Scholarship letter:

Will Scott
Berkshire Blvd.,
Cottage no. 25
Maryline Street
Hamington
New Jersey - 21045
Ph: 666 454020
Email: wilscott@chat.com

To,
Ms. Serra Kimberley
Biotech Research Firm
Campvile Park Street
Huttington Towers
Floor No. 104
New Jersey - 21048

Subject: Requesting for scholarship for PhD

Dear Ms. Kimberley,

I am Will Scott, and I am writing this to request to grant me a scholarship for a PhD in Biosciences. I have completed my masters in Bioscience and now wish to pursue a PhD from the St. Xavier Biotech Research Institute.

I have completed my studies with the help of my scholarship. We are not economically very strong, and I make it a point to excel in my studies, such that I can get a scholarship for pursuing the same. I have always excelled in my academics, and thus am eligible as per the criteria set by your institute for getting a scholarship. My area of research would be the scope of biotech drugs for curing various human diseases. This is in sync with the research carried out in your institute, and thus, I believe that you would be interested in the same.

Your research firm has always encouraged deserving students to pursue their studies, and your scholarship has changed many lives. Some very successful personalities are linked with your scholarship program. They have thanked you for your scholarship because it has helped many pursue their dreams and reach new heights in their career and life.

I have enclosed copies of mark-sheets, a copy of the income certificate, application form, and a synopsis of my PhD topic for your perusal. Please look into it and kindly revert as soon as possible. The last day of form submission in the institute is 20th December 2011.

Hoping to get a positive reply soon.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Will Scott

Enclosures:

1. Copies of mark sheets
2. application form
3. Copy of the family income certificate
4. Synopsis of the PhD topic

The sample PhD scholarship letter given above could be used as a reference. One can use the same letter, and modify it as per his/her requirements to apply for scholarship. The only thing one must remember is to read the eligibility criteria set for availing the scholarship, and the documents required for the same. These should be provided with the letter to fasten the processing of your application. Also, you can refer to Scholarship Letter of Intent and Scholarship Rejection Letter for more examples of letters.