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1 Read the scholarship guidelines carefully. Make sure you know everything thecommittee wants you to include in your letter of intent. Check to see if there areany word or page limits.

2 Follow the basic rules for writing a cover letter for a job or a business letter.Include your mailing address in the top left-hand corner of the letter. List thedate under your return address, and then the person to whom you areaddressing the letter and her street address under the date. Address your letterto a specific person if possible.

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How to Write a Letter of Intent for aScholarshipBy Margo Dill, eHow Contributor

A letter of intent for a scholarship is also referred to as a personal statement orstatement of purpose. Basically, you are writing an essay about your future--what you plan to do in college and beyond. You want to convince thescholarship committee that you deserve the money to help you go to collegeand become the best in your chosen field. You will also include a little of youreducational background and extracurricular activities to show you are well-rounded, and you will succeed in college and in your chosen career.

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3 Begin the letter of intent with introducing what you plan to study in college andwhy it is important to your career field. For example, you could begin yourletter of intent with a statement such as: "I am excited to pursue my love ofteaching at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., in the fall. I plan tomajor in English during my undergraduate studies. As a graduate student, I willmajor in elementary education. I want to research ways to improve readinginstruction in elementary classrooms." You are setting forth your college plansin a brief paragraph.

4 Be as specific as you can, especially if you are applying for a graduatescholarship. If you know the universities you want to attend, mention these, aswell as some of the faculty members you want to work with.

5 Follow your college plans with a paragraph about your past school experiences,leadership qualities and experience and work in the field. Give the scholarshipcommittee several examples of your dedication of pursuing a career. End yourletter with your short-term and long-term career goals, such as: "After graduateschool, I plan to teach in a public school in Missouri. I want to lead a committeeat my school on improving students' reading comprehension. I plan to takeleadership roles at the school. I want to have daily communication with theparents of my students because I believe strongly in the home-schoolconnection for success in a child's education."

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