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SCHOLARSHIP

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LETTER

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INDONESIA

UNIVERSITAS BRAWIJAYA

EPSI PASSA DARAJAH

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PEPSI

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PASAWAY

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RECAP ??

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    • SENDER’S ADDRESS/ HEADER
    • DATE LINE
    • RECEIVER’S ADDRESS
    • OPENING SALUTATION/ GREETINGS
    • BODY
    • CLOSING SALUTATION
    • SIGNATURE

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STANDARD PARTS OF A BUSINESS LETTER

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DROP YOUR POWER LISTS !!!

- Drop it and earn it -

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    • You will receive a paper
    • Fill in all the blank
    • You have 4-5 minutes
    • The first 3 students who raise their hands and pass my checking will get.......

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SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

LETTER

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

    • IDENTIFY THE STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE OF A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER.
    • EVALUATE EFFECTIVE AND INEFFECTIVE ELEMENTS IN A SAMPLE LETTER.
    • DRAFT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER USING APPROPRIATE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE.

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WHAT DO YOU THINK A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER ACTUALLY DOES?

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER

a formal document which allows an applicants to present:

their goals

their achievement

why they deserve the scholarship

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WHY A SCHOLARSHIP LETTER MATTERS

    • It presents applicant goals, achievements, and motivations to the selection committee.
    • It allows applicants to highlight important experiences and strengths.
    • It also assists the committee in determining which applicants are most suitable and aligned with the scholarship’s criteria.

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Sources: https://filipiknow.net/scholarship-application-letter-sample-philippines/

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SAL STRUCTURE:

    • Personal Information: Located at the top of the letter, this section is where you indicate your full name, address, and contact details.
    • Date: The date when the letter is submitted
    • Recipient: This is where you indicate the name, position, and institution/company of the letter’s recipient
    • Salutation: If the recipient’s name is unspecified, you may use the line “To whom it may concern”

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5. INTRODUCTION

    • Introduces the applicant to the scholarship committee (states the applicant’s name, current educational level, and school).
    • Mentions the scholarship being applied for.
    • Briefly explains the reason for applying and the applicant’s academic or career interest.

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6. BODY

    • Contains the main message explaining why the applicant deserves the scholarship.
    • The next paragraph may present the applicant’s key strengths or main qualifications.
    • The following paragraphs provide supporting details, such as academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, leadership experiences, and personal skills or qualities.
    • Shows how the applicant’s experiences and strengths align with the goals or values of the scholarship.

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7. CONCLUSION

    • Summarizes the applicant’s interest in the scholarship.
    • Emphasizes how receiving the scholarship will support the applicant’s education and future goals.
    • Expresses gratitude to the scholarship committee for reviewing the application.

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    • Closing Renmark: A short formal closing statement (e.g., Regards, Sincerely, etc.)
    • Signature

LAST TOUCH:

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LET’S LOOK AT THESE SAMPLES

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SAMPLE 1

SAMPLE 2

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NOW IT’S YOUR TURN

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WRITE A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER FOR A UNIVERSITY OF YOUR CHOICE

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    • UNDERSTAND THE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
    • INTRODUCE YOURSELF CLEARLY
    • HIGHLIGHT RELEVANT ACHIEVEMENTS
    • CONNECT YOUR GOALS WITH THE SCHOLARSHIP
    • BE SPECIFIC AND HONEST

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THINGS TO AVOID

    • ❌ VAGUE STATEMENTS
    • ❌ informal language
    • ❌ poor organization
    • ❌ too emotional storytelling
    • ❌ grammar and spelling mistakes
    • ❌ using the same letter for every scholarship

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    • Swap your worksheet with a peer.
    • Read your peer’s draft carefully.
    • Give constructive feedback in the “Peer Feedback” column only.
    • Do NOT fill in the Score column

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    • FIND ONE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER.
    • NOTE 2–3 REASONS WHY IT IS EFFECTIVE.
    • MATCH IT TO YOU
    • SEARCH ONE SCHOLARSHIP OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAM THAT FITS YOUR SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS.
    • WRITE A SHORT NOTE EXPLAINING WHY IT SUITS YOU

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ANY QUESTIONS??

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THANK

YOU

HANGANG SA MULI!!

SAMPAI JUMPA!!

@epsipassa