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Request Scholarship Recommendation Letters Effortlessly

Collect applicant details, recommender information, and authorization for academic scholarship letters of recommendation in one easy form.

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Academic Scholarship Letter of Recommendation Request & Applicant Authorization Form
Applicant Full Name
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Applicant Email Address
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Applicant Phone Number
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The Academic Scholarship Letter of Recommendation Request & Applicant Authorization Form is designed to simplify and formalize the process of requesting recommendation letters for scholarship applications. It captures essential applicant details, scholarship information, recommender contact data, and the applicant's authorization — all in one streamlined digital form.

This template is ideal for students applying for academic scholarships, college counselors managing multiple applications, and academic institutions that want a consistent, professional process for coordinating recommendation letters. By centralizing all relevant information, it ensures recommenders receive everything they need to write a compelling, targeted letter on time.

Using this form reduces back-and-forth emails, minimizes missed deadlines, and provides a clear record of each recommendation request. Whether you're a high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate applicant, this template helps you stay organized and present yourself professionally to potential scholarship committees.

3 Pages
24 Questions
~8min To complete
Free No credit card needed
Field types Short Text ×8 Full Name ×2 Email ×2 Phone ×2 Dropdown ×2 Date ×2 Long Text ×2 File Upload Single Choice termsandconditions Signature

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Page 1 Applicant Information 11 questions
Applicant Details
1 Applicant Full Name * Full Name
2 Applicant Email Address * Email
3 Applicant Phone Number * Phone
4 Student ID Number Short Text
5 Current Academic Level * Dropdown
6 Major / Field of Study * Short Text
7 Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year) * Short Text
8 Scholarship Name * Short Text
9 Scholarship Awarding Organization * Short Text
10 Recommendation Submission Deadline * Date
11 Brief Description of the Scholarship and Its Requirements Long Text
Page 2 Recommender Details & Request 9 questions
Recommender Information
1 Recommender's Full Name * Full Name
2 Recommender's Title / Position * Short Text
3 Recommender's Institution or Organization * Short Text
4 Recommender's Email Address * Email
5 Recommender's Phone Number Phone
Applicant's Supporting Context
6 How do you know the recommender? * Dropdown
7 Duration of Relationship (e.g., 2 years) * Short Text
8 Key achievements, experiences, or qualities you would like the recommender to highlight Long Text
9 Attach Your Resume, CV, or Personal Statement (for recommender's reference) File Upload
Page 3 Authorization & Consent 4 questions
FERPA Waiver & Authorization
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), you have the right to access letters of recommendation written on your behalf unless you voluntarily waive that right. Many scholarship committees give greater weight to confidential recommendations. Please indicate your preference below.
1 Do you waive your right to access this letter of recommendation? * Single Choice
Applicant Authorization
By signing below, I authorize the recommender named above to submit a letter of recommendation on my behalf for the specified scholarship. I confirm that all information provided in this form is accurate and complete.
2 I have read and agree to the authorization statement above and consent to the release of my academic and personal information to the recommender for the purpose of writing this letter. * termsandconditions
3 Applicant Signature * Signature
4 Date of Authorization * Date

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