References
Providing a reference means you simply enter the name and email address of the person you've selected. That’s it. The scholarship software will send your reference a message including an individualized link. That link takes them to the reference page for your application in AwardSpring.
Candidates with great references do the following:
- Consider a professional reference (volunteer supervisor, from work or internship, teacher or professor) who can comment ideally on their academic abilities, demeanor, involvement, motivation, and teamwork.
- Contact your potential reference two to three weeks before the due date and obtain agreement from them before inputting their contact information in AwardSpring.
- Confirm the correct spelling and email address of the reference and provide a résumé (if applicable).
- Inform them of the application deadline.
- Remind your reference that they will receive an email message (from AwardSpring) with a link. They need to click the link, create a password, and log in.
- Politely follow up with your reference to thank them for providing a recommendation as well as reminding them of the deadline.
- Show your appreciation by sending them a thank-you note after the application process regardless of receiving a scholarship.
Who Should Be Your Reference?
Asking faculty, former employers, or professional colleagues to serve as references gives some of your biggest supporters the opportunity to recommend you. Most people are delighted to be asked.
Do not ask family, friends, resident assistants, peer mentors, or student peers to provide a reference.
SPECIAL NOTE: References must be received by the Foundation Scholarship Office before the application deadline. All references should be submitted through AwardSpring.
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