Dear [name of recipient],

It's with pleasure that I submit my application for a doctorate in environmental

science at the University of Washington. I'm particularly interested in the opportunity
to work under Dr. Jones and learn from her extensive research in environmental
justice.

While completing my master's degree at the University of Oregon, I had the

opportunity to do a six-month fellowship with the Mayan communities across
Guatemala to learn about developing legal systems to protect their sovereignty over
oil and mining resources, inspired in part by the work that Dr. Jones has done with
water rights with indigenous communities across the American Northwest.

During my fellowship, I was able to build an initial legal framework with local
indigenous leaders and lawyers to present to the national government, and I am still
actively counseling local scientists on information gathering, recording, and grant
writing. These experiences have prepared me to fit into the environmental justice
program at the university, and the doctorate program and mentorship opportunities
will help me make a larger impact in other communities.

Thank you for your time and consideration. Please don't hesitate to contact me for
further information. My email address is [email address], and my phone number is
[phone number].

Thank you again,

[name]