Email instructions:

Write a formal email applying for a bursary from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Use the following as guidelines:
1. Start with a formal salutation. Use the recipient’s title and last name if known (e.g., “Dear
Professor Smith”.
2. Begin the email by introducing yourself, stating your current enrollment status and expressing
your intention to apply for the bursary.
3. Clearly state the purpose of the email, indicating that you are applying for a specific bursary
and briefly explaining why you need it.
4. Express confidence in meeting the eligibility criteria and provide evidence to support your
claim. Mention relevant achievements or circumstances that demonstrate your need for
financial assistance.
5. Express gratitude for the opportunity to apply and assure the recipient of your commitment to
using the bursary responsibly.
6. Provide your contact information (phone number and email address – these can be fake
details) for further inquiries or clarifications.
7. Close the email with a polite thank you message and a statement of anticipation for a
favourable response.
8. Sign off with a formal closing followed by your full name, program/major and university
name.
Rubric: Correct format – 5, Correct spelling and grammar – 5, Content quality, clarity and detail - 10