Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation Tips

You can use the email template below to ask for a letter of recommendation. Remember letter have to be in PDF format to upload to the application submission form with the following titles:

Please follow the naming guideline:

"FirstName_LastName_Part B"

"FirstName_LastName_Part C"

NOTE: The order of your letters of recommendation DOES NOT matter. 

It is a good practice to ask for your letters of recommendation now instead of waiting until the last minute. Remember applying for scholarships is a competition with your peers. Note: Turning in your application early does not guarantee a more competitive advantage.

Email Template for Letter of Recommendation

Subject: Request for Letter of Recommendation

Dear [Teacher's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I am [Your Name], a [grade/level] student in your [subject] class. I am applying for the [specific scholarship name], and I am seeking your support by providing a letter of recommendation.

Your class has been inspiring, and your guidance has been invaluable to my academic growth. The [specific scholarship name] aligns with my goals, and I believe your insight would enhance my application.

If you could write a recommendation, I'll provide any necessary details. The deadline is March 8th, and I'd appreciate it if you could submit the letter by [date]. Additionally, the letter has to be a PDF as per the Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation. You can alternatively fill out the form here (tinyurl.com/aaglorcopy) and that would suffice.

Thank you for considering my request. Your support means a lot.

Best regards,

[Your Name]