Congratulations on receiving your award! As an award recipient, your cheering section just got larger because of the kind person who financially supports this award. Let the donor(s) of your scholarship or bursary know how much their support means to you by writing a quick thank you letter. It will only take a few minutes, but is appreciated many times over. Be sure to express your thanks and proofread carefully!

Check the award information that was mailed to you for donor contact information. If you did not receive a mailing address for the donor of your award, please contact Financial Aid & Awards and we will be sure to provide you with the donor's information.

In addition to thanking the donor for the award, it is also appreciated if you:

- Write about yourself: your name, class year, major, and any awards or honors that you have received;
- Tell the donor where you are from and why you chose to attend the University of Manitoba;
- Write about your academic pursuits, career goals, and future plans;
- Think about how you felt when you received the news of the award. Let the donor know what this will mean to your education and  your future.