Essay Thank You Letter For Scholarship

I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution to the Charlotte W. Newcombe scholarship program. I was both delighted and honored to receive this award and I'm writing this letter to convey my gratitude. This $1,000 scholarship is a great help in covering the cost of materials to aid my education at Temple University, such as a tape recorder, books and special computer software. If I am being totally honest with you, I never expected that I would be able to attend college let alone say I am well on my way to a bachelors degree in psychology. You see, at the age of 13 my carefree, independent days quickly ceased. In a matter of days I went from an active, free-spirited teenager, to a girl who couldn't even get out of bed. I no longer had the energy to go to school, let alone enjoy my extracurricular activities. Over the next couple years the hospital became my home. It was really hard in the beginning. Simple tasks such as standing and bathing became impossible. I had to let go of my independence and pride. My life revolved around my health …show more content…
However, I was determined to rebuild my life from those very foundations. Although my days are filled with challenges, this illness has taught me to cherish the little things like standing, and breathing etc, and not take them for granted. I learned to live day by day and not expect anything else. I’m lucky to be alive today. I’m not bitter, but thankful. So from my hospital bed and against my doctors advice and wishes, I decided to find a way to finish my high school degree. With the help of family friends who knew a little about the education system and my local public school’s counselor, we arranged tutors who would come to wherever I was to teach me my material. We also arranged online classes in which I could do my work at any time of day. Against all odds, I graduated high school in 2012 and I plan to carry that strength and spirit throughout my college