Writing a Cover Letter/Personal Essay for a Scholarship*

Format the letter as a letter. That means addresses and the date at the top, a greeting (Dear Mrs. Wolf,) a closer (Sincerely,) and a signature above your name in print. Format the essay as an essay. If they’ve asked for an essay, do not submit a letter. * More often than not, scholarships only require either a cover letter or personal essay. ................
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