Dear Coach Steven Edwards Scholarship Committee, My gratitude for your extremely generous $2,500 scholarship offer cannot be properly expressed in a letter. Thank you so much for aiding my efforts to fund my schooling, I was extremely happy to learn I was selected to receive this scholarship. Although currently undecided, I am tentatively planning to major in either economics or religion at Hillsdale College. Through the economics and business courses I have taken this year, I have discovered a practical subject I seriously enjoy learning about, and with my strong faith base as a Christian, I hope I can use my talents to positively impact the lives of those around me. In addition, I will be continuing my athletic career in both Cross Country and Track & Field at Hillsdale. I’m beyond thrilled I get to continue to contribute to a positive team culture and to push my limits at the collegiate level. Learning from and sharing my own knowledge with others and testing the capabilities of my body are what truly make me feel alive and self-actualized. I also currently volunteer as lead audiovisual technician, associate pastor, and backup vocalist for Front Porch Church, a church designed specifically for those with special needs. It makes me very excited for my future at Hillsdale, where opportunities to serve those in the community who are often overlooked or underserved are even more present. Your gracious impact on how I finance my time at college will give me the freedom to do what I love: to learn tirelessly, to work towards glory on the track, and to serve others in humility. I believe in my hands, the Coach Edwards scholarship will have a powerful return on its investment in how I give back to my community at Hillsdale.

Sincerely,