BHS SCHOLARSHIP PAGE
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Many scholarships may request letter(s) of recommendation. Please follow the recommended timeline when requesting someone to write a letter on your behalf. By providing them with a detailed fact sheet, it should help them develop a strong letter on your behalf.
Letters are personal and take time to write. Please make sure you take the time to write a thank you letter.
Process to Request a Letter | Timeline |
|---|---|
Ask the letter writer for a recommendation Always make your request IN PERSON | At least 4 weeks before the deadline |
Give the writer a Letter of Recommendation Fact Sheet | At least 4 weeks before the deadline |
Give the writer a friendly reminder of the due date | 1 week before the deadline |
Follow up with the letter writer to make sure there are no problems or questions | 3 days before the deadline |
Send the writer a handwritten THANK YOU Note. It’s important to acknowledge the time and effort they put in to support you and your goals. | 1-2 weeks after the deadline |
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The Larson Family First Generation Scholarship
The First-Generation Scholarship is a generous opportunity designed to support graduating seniors who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Funded by a caring family in the community, this scholarship aims to eliminate financial barriers and provide deserving students with the resources they need to succeed in their academic journeys.
The scholarship is intended to empower young individuals to follow their dreams, encouraging continued success and academic growth in college or vocational training programs. By easing the financial burdens of tuition and related expenses, this scholarship helps pave the way for first-generation students to achieve their educational goals and make a lasting impact in their communities.
First-Generation Scholarship Form (English)
First-Generation Scholarship Form (Spanish)