This is a letter to apply for a scholarship from an embassy. This is for going on an student exchange programme from my univ to a univ in Europe. Please check if it is alright. Thanking you in advance.
To whom it may concern:
April 18, 2006
Sub: Application for ABC Scholarship Program, 2006-07
Dear Sir,
With this letter, I would like to apply for the ABC Scholarship Program for studying at UNIV, France for a period of 8 months beginning September, 2006. I am currently undergoing MBA education at CURRENTUNIV and will be going to UNIV as part of student exchange programme at CURRENTUNIV.
I have completed my graduation in Mechanical Engineering from LASTUNIV. I have always maintained excellent record in academics whether it is school, LASTUNIV or currently, CURRENTUNIV. In addition to my academic activities, I have also had a chance to take part in many social volunteer activities like NSS which gave me experiences in working selflessly for others. During this time, I explored several latent aspects of my personality. I developed my inter-personal skills while successfully organizing the sports events during ZEST 2004. Besides, it brought to surface my ability to work hard and with sincerity, persistence, motivation, and resilience.
Now, at CURRENTUNIV, I have only added to my personality as well as my achievements. I was nominated for the Best All-rounder Award in my batch for performing well in academics, sports as well as other extra-curricular activities throughout the 1st year. I have always dreamt of being an entrepreneur and my entrepreneurial skills have also come to the fore with ATAT Business Leadership Award, 2006 which I won from the institute, making it to National Finals. Not only this, I am also member of the core team of a mutual fund named CCap, founded last year by the students of CURRENTUNIV.
France is a developed country with a great history. French culture and language are the two things that have really fascinated me and that I am keen on learning about. Also, UNIV currently ranks among the topmost universities in Europe for its MBA education. I would certainly learn a lot, not only in Finance which is my field of interest but it would also add value to my entrepreneurial bent of mind. In addition, working and attending this master course, I will have opportunities to meet people from various nations and cultures, offering me different points of view and contributing to my flexibility and creativity, besides the cultural and language gains.
But one of the blockages at this stage, in my having a great learning experience at UNIV, is funding of expenses. I come from a middle class family and my father can afford a part of but not the full expenses (details of which have been enclosed). My education at CURRENTUNIV is also being funded through the loan taken from a bank. Hence, I would certainly need a financial aid in the form of a scholarship.
I hope that I will be accepted as an applicant and a beneficiary of the ABC Scholarship Program in the 2006–07 academic years. I am confident that I am qualified and prepared to meet all requirements of the scholarship. I would be grateful if you could give my application your most favorable consideration.
Please find enclosed my curriculum vitae, copies of letter of admission, school leaving certificate and my degrees/diplomas with marks, as per the requirements of application. Kindly contact me if you require any further details or documents. I hope to hear from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
XYZ