Your Name

Address
City, State ZIP
Phone
Email

Objective
Seeking admission to ------ college/--------- OR scholarship for ------ academic school year.

Academic History

Webb City High School

o Aug 2014 - Present
o 245/265 Class Rank
o 3.67 GPA
Carthage Technical Center
o Aug 2014-Present - Fire Academy

Work History

Mower, Self-Employed Summer 2015

o *List duties and responsibilities for this position

Cashier, Culvers Restaurant, 2015-Present

o List duties and responsibilities for this position

Volunteer Work

Watered Gardens, Joplin, 2014

o List activities for this event
Webster Elementary School, Webb City, 2015
o List activities for this event

Awards and Achievements

Student of the Month May 2015

Honor Roll List 2014 Present

Clubs and Organizations

Carterville Christian Church Youth Group

o Leadership role 2015-2016
Spanish Club 2014-2016

Hobbies and Interests

Sports
Family

References

John Smith, Youth Pastor Carterville Christian Church, 555-1234

Coach Patton, Swim Coach Webb City High School, 555-4321
Betty Sart, Cooperating Teacher Webster Elementary, 555-6060

Your Name
Your Mailing Address
Your City, State, ZIP
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Date of Letter

Office or Department
Name of School/Organization
Street Address
City, State, ZIP
Re:
Salutation: (persons name, title, or department OR To Whom It May Concern)
Opening Paragraph - state who you are and where you are from. State what you want from this
school (scholarship or admittance). Explain why you would like to go to this school.
Middle Paragraph - State why this school should admit you to their institution or school of study.
What qualities do you possess that will make you a good student who will reflect well on this
school? Note outstanding details from your resume here. OR explain why an organization should
invest in you and your future with their scholarship. What kind of return will they see on their
investment?
Closing Paragraph - Refer the reader to your enclosed resume and thank them for taking the time
to review your application.
Sincerely,
Signature (blue or black ink)
Your Name TYPED
Enclosure (this means you have enclosed something with this letter)