
Sample Thank You Letter 
Details to Include: 
•  Letters should include the student’s major and year in school, how the gift will enhance his/her 
education, and a sincere thank you to the donor. 
 
Insert Date Here 
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe 
123 Street Ave.  
City, STATE ZIP 
 
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Doe: 
My name is Joe Smith and I am a junior studying biology at Lindenwood Belleville. I wanted to reach out 
and personally thank you for the generous donation you made to Lindenwood University-Belleville for 
the XYZ Endowed Scholarship.  
I feel very honored to receive this scholarship as it will help me complete my bachelor’s degree and 
ultimately pursue a career in the medical field. As a full-time student holding two part-time jobs, this 
scholarship has eased some of the financial burden I face, which will allow me to more specifically focus 
on my academic career and maintain strong grades.  
I truly thank you for the support you’ve given me through this scholarship.  
Sincerely,  
Joe Smith 
*Please note that this example letter serves as a template for scholarship recipients. Recipients should 
not copy this letter verbatim.