Content Tips
Ideas that might help you get started writing your Thank You letter.
Tell the donor about yourself
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Your hometown
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Family background
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High school and other experiences that led to your choice of study at Georgia Tech
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Why did you choose Georgia Tech?
Tell about your current experiences at Georgia Tech
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Academic accomplishments
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Extracurricular interests
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Coop/internship/work experience
Tell about your future goals
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Your career path
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What you look forward to at Georgia Tech?
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What will you be doing after you graduate?
Tell how much the scholarship has/will help you
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What the scholarship means in terms of achieving your educational goals
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Express your gratitude
You can provide a photo or biographical sketch/resume to share with your donor.
Format and Mechanics:
Date your letter
Your letter should be addressed with "Dear …"
Use your donor’s name in the salutation. (The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will provide this information.)
Type or hand write (good penmanship only) the letter.
Letter should be at least two paragraphs in length.
Your letter must be signed.
PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD!
Use spell check and grammar check tools.
Ask a friend or family member to proofread your letter. It is always good to have a second set of eyes to look over your work.
If in doubt, ask for help.
Finally, remember Mark Twain's comment: "I would have written a shorter letter, but I didn't have the time." A well-written letter reflects well on you and lets the donor know that his or her scholarship was greatly appreciated.