Who should recommend you for scholarship?

It is quite obvious that your best recommendation from people who have known you closely. People who have worked with you and are aware of your career plans and goals can write the best letter of recommendation for you. Not only teachers and professors who have taught and known you for long, but there are a number of other people who can recommend you in the best possible ways. Employers, community leaders, clergy members and coaches are also excellent resource for getting written the scholarship recommendation letter.



For writing the letter, do not just pick anyone. Select the person wisely keeping in mind the scholarship award special criteria and the sponsor's specific interests. A letter of recommendation by the director of the homeless shelter you are volunteering at can be a good idea, if you are applying for a community service group scholarship award.



Another important thing to note is that the letter writer can actually write well. A professional may have spent long time with you and may know you and your goals quite well. But, at the same time, they should also be able to write a really good letter of recommendation. If you think they are unable to write the letter well and with enthusiasm, you should probably turn to someone else.