Scholarship Thank You Letters - Wichita State Foundation

Congratulations on receiving a scholarship! We’re thrilled that this financial support will enhance your experience at Wichita State University.

Did you know your scholarship was made possible by a generous donor who believes in your potential? They’ve invested in your academic and personal journey, and you can show your appreciation by writing a thank-you letter!

Here are a few tips for your letter:

Be personal. Will this gift allow you to work fewer jobs and focus on your schoolwork? Pursue a passion project? Be the first in your family to finish college? Whatever it is, you have a story to share. So, share it!

Be original. If you’re receiving more than one scholarship (look at you go!), write a thank-you note for each scholarship you’re receiving. And remember, if your scholarship renews each year, try to avoid repeating the same information you shared with your donor last year. Whether it’s an impactful class, a study abroad opportunity or a heartwarming moment from your personal life, update your donor on how their giving has impacted you!

Be sincere. It’s a big deal to secure a scholarship, and you have every reason to be excited. Share that excitement with your donor!

Be specific. Remember, campus is always changing, and there’s a chance your donor hasn’t visited in a while. Try to avoid using slang and jargon, spell out acronyms, and explain yourself thoroughly when sharing about degree programs, clubs and departments.

Scholarship Thank You Letter

First and Last Name(Required)

MyWSU ID(Required)

Best Email(Required)

Award Received(Required)

Please Use The Following Prompts To Write A Thank You Note To Your Donor

Share A Bit About Yourself: Where you're from, what you enjoy doing in your free time, and a bit about your family. This sets the stage for your journey at WSU.(Required)

Tell us about your time at WSU: Why did you choose Wichita State? Do you have a favorite class, club or tradition? What does Shocker Nation mean to you?(Required)

Nice - Now Let's Think About The Future: What are your academic or career goals? How will you use your education at Wichita State to achieve them?(Required)

Lastly, It's Time To Say Thank You To Your Donor: Tell them what this scholarship means to you and express your gratitude for their gift to your education!(Required)

Say cheese! Attach a photo so your donor can put a face to the story. Our donors love seeing photos of students whose lives’ they are changing. This can be a headshot or your most Shocker-y selfie. You can also attach thank-you letters in .pdf or .docx file formats here.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 12 MB.

After reviewing your answers, you can attach your photo and submit your thank-you note online or send a handwritten letter to the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement address provided.

Advice from the professionals: Proofread your letter by reading your responses out loud. Don’t get carried away trying to sound scholarly; imagine you’re having a conversation with your donor to keep your tone friendly and sincere.

WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement
Attn: Emma Lanham
1845 Fairmount, Box 2
Wichita, KS 67260

You Are Ready To Submit! Thank you for helping us show appreciation to our donors.

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For questions or more information, please email emma.lanham@wichita.edu.