SAMPLE APPLICATION LETTER

Why I would receive this Scholarship

I am a mature, 55-year-old, returning college student with Architecture and Business, as a major and minor respectively. The ability to design is a very powerful and intriguing skill that evolves from a human being’s originality and perspective. Formulating my creations, while creating a parallel between imagination and reality has been an inspiration in my life and career as an architect. Self-expression is one of the most profound factors that aids in differentiating one person from the other. It is my ardor for architecture that acts as a motivating factor for my inspiration, and subsequently gives me an outstanding sense of ambition and desire. I would like to get back to school to keep myself up to date and relevant in the job market by upgrading my skills in order to increase my chances of upward mobility career-wise, be it as an architect or as a business/ corporate manager.

The majority of community colleges today involved in the creation or expansion of university programs, which engage the 50 plus population in learning, training or re-training, therefore, I did not experience challenges in locating a college that is to my expected standards. Given the recent recession, I feel the need to work more, and I believe this will only be possible if I am up to date with the skills and advancements in technology in the current society. Furthermore, I have more bills to cater for and a family to support, which makes paying for my fees a challenge.

Even though I view getting back to class as a crucial area of focus in my life, I try hard to be more involved in activities that improve me in order to be a well-rounded individual. Basically, keeping a healthy physique is a requirement for the achievement of a healthy status of the brain. Therefore, I frequent the gym and enjoy a myriad of sporting activities in athletics ranging from track events to rowing, which enable me to work within a group environment. On the other hand, I also make attempts at integrating my passion for architecture in volunteer activities for humanitarian crisis remotely from my home, on a short-term basis. The contrast in terms of leisure and learning has helped me to create a clear sense of balance in my life.

I deserve this scholarship because I am a person that possesses the attributes of hard work, determination, and resiliency to follow through systems in order to attain the goals I have set. I am organized and have always looked for a challenge in my work environments, but remained focused about joining college. I believe getting back to college to refresh my knowledge and skills the best decision I will ever make this year regarding my career. Because of these qualities, I have faith in myself that I will be able to follow through the educational system and obtain the quality training I am aiming for.

Most architectural programs usually have more women enrollment that men, but there is a pronounced problem of retention. One of the pillars of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is championing for the equity of women and girls, and I believe they will consider my application as one person that has gone through odds to pursue education at my age. The proof of my enrollment is attached alongside this application for your perusal.