Thank You Note Guidelines
If you were awarded a scholarship, we recommend you write a thank you note to the scholarship donor. Once your thank you is written, you will submit it to SCC for delivery. If you are not certain how to write a thank you, follow these guidelines:
- Whenever possible, personalize your thank you using Dear Mr./Ms.
- If the donor is anonymous or you don't know their name, use Dear Friend of SCC.
- Thank the donor for the scholarship - be sure to use the scholarship name
- Tell the donor about yourself. This may include:
- How the scholarship has helped you (and your family)
- Your program of study
- How far along you are in your program (i.e., 1st semester, 2nd year, etc.)
- Why you chose SCC
- Your plans after graduation (ie, career plans or continuing your education)
- Activities you are involved in at SCC
- Thank them for their generosity
- Use a closing such as Sincerely or All the best
- Sign your name
- Type your name under your signature if written in a letter or email format
- Thank yous may be typed or handwritten
- Emails are acceptable and should be formatted like a letter
- Store bought blank thank you cards maybe used
- Make sure handwritten notes are legible
- Typed letters or emails: email your thank you directly to scholarships@southeast.edu. Please follow this format on the subject line: Thank You - Scholarship Name.
- Handwritten thank yous: Place your thank you in an envelope with the name of the scholarship on it and bring it to any SCC Financial Aid Office.
EXAMPLE #1 (Typed, Formal Letter)
January 20, 2022
Dear Friends of SCC,
Thank you for your generosity in supporting the Academic Excellence scholarship at SCC. I am a 2nd semester student in the Business Administration program, as well as the mother of three children. Your scholarship will help me purchase the required textbooks for my classes, and cover other expenses associated with being a student.In addition to classes, I am also involved with Student Senate at SCC, and hope to become active in local, community government upon graduation. SCC has provided the educational experiences that will help me achieve my professional goals, as well as created opportunities for personal growth. I couldn’t be happier with my selection of SCC for my higher education. Thank you again for your generous support!
Sincerely,
Linda Flynn-Fletcher
EXAMPLE #2 (Handwritten, Informal Note)
Dear Dr. Huck and Family,
It is a privilege to be selected as the recipient of the Huck Family Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity. I will be completing my final semester at SCC this Spring, and am looking forward to graduation in May. Your donation made it possible for me start this final phase of the AUTT program with less financial stress, and be able to focus completely on my classes. SCC has given me a great education, and I can’t wait to put my degree to work.
Thanks again!
Ken Miles
January 20, 2022
Dear Friends of SCC,
Thank you for your generosity in supporting the Academic Excellence scholarship at SCC. I am a 2nd semester student in the Business Administration program, as well as the mother of three children. Your scholarship will help me purchase the required textbooks for my classes, and cover other expenses associated with being a student.In addition to classes, I am also involved with Student Senate at SCC, and hope to become active in local, community government upon graduation. SCC has provided the educational experiences that will help me achieve my professional goals, as well as created opportunities for personal growth. I couldn’t be happier with my selection of SCC for my higher education. Thank you again for your generous support!
Sincerely,
Linda Flynn-Fletcher
EXAMPLE #2 (Handwritten, Informal Note)
Dear Dr. Huck and Family,
It is a privilege to be selected as the recipient of the Huck Family Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity. I will be completing my final semester at SCC this Spring, and am looking forward to graduation in May. Your donation made it possible for me start this final phase of the AUTT program with less financial stress, and be able to focus completely on my classes. SCC has given me a great education, and I can’t wait to put my degree to work.
Thanks again!
Ken Miles