Letters of recommendation are an important part of any scholarship application, and are essential to students’ success. Contact the Undergraduate Academic Awards office with general questions or for specific advice.
RESOURCES
Effective Recommendation Letters for UK-Ireland Scholarships
Tips from the members of the UW-Madison campus nominating committee for the Rhodes, Marshall and Mitchell Scholarships, and Writing Center Director Brad Hughes.
Joe Schall’s Writing Recommendations Online: A Faculty Handbook
- Chapter 1, “Ethical Issues when Writing Letters of Recommendation“
- Chapter 6, “Writing Recommendation Letters for Students Seeking National Scholarships.” Includes sample letters of recommendation for each scholarship.
Advice from National Scholarship Panelists
Avoiding Gender Bias in Recommendation Letters