Georgia Institute of Technology

GThanks

GThanks is the initiative to show appreciation to the donor and/or the family whose generosity made your scholarship/fellowship possible.

Most of the scholarships offered to Georgia Tech students are made possible through generous support of people who care about students and education. We need your help to communicate the importance of your scholarships to these donors. It gives the donor an opportunity to obtain a glimpse of how the gift has made a difference in your life as a student. Nothing is appreciated more than a kind letter of thanks.

You are required to submit letters to each donor of your scholarships. Your letter(s) are due to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid (OSFA) by October 20th.

Thank You Letter Format

  • Use 8.5" x 11" paper, stationery, or an appropriate thank you card. It is recommended that you submit your letter(s) electronically by PDF or MS Word. Your electronic signature is required if you send the letter via email.

Thank You Letter Style and Content

  • Your letter must be dated.

  • Always use "Dear" for the salutation.

  • Use your donor’s name in the salutation. (The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid will provide this information.)

  • It is strongly recommended that you provide an update on your academic acheivements such as your study abroad, internships, and/or CO-OP experience with the donor.

  • You are encouraged to include a biographical sketch/resume.

  • Photos are optional

Finalizing Your Thank You Letter

  • Be sure to include the full and correct name of the scholarship in your letter.

  • Your signature is required on the thank you letter prior to submission.

  • Provide your GTID#

Delivering Your Thank You Letter

  • Send your letter to:
    Georgia Institute of Technology
    Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
    Attn: Gina Summers
    225 North Avenue
    Atlanta, GA  30332-0460

  • Or hand deliver your letter to the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid on the third floor of the Bill Moore Student Success Center. Do not seal your letter in an envelope. A member of the OSFA will review your letter. In cases where there are typos or grammatical errors, the letter will be returned to the student for corrections.

  • Or email your letter to our office to gthanks@finaid.gatech.edu. **Your electronic signature should be included in the letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Gina Summers.

Content Tips

We have provided tips to help you in writing your Thank You Letter.

Samples

These sample letters are to help you compose your own thank you letter in a professional format.

Frequently Asked Questions