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5 TIPS FOR REQUESTING STRONG RECOMMENDATION LETTERS FOR YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Your recommendation letters could make or break your chances of being selected for the scholarships like the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Here are some tips to ensure your referee write a strong and impressive recommendation letter for you. 🔹 1. Choose the Right Referee It is important that you pick someone who knows you well (academically or professionally). Former lecturers, research supervisors, bosses or mentors are best. ❗️Don’t pick people with fancy titles who barely know you or can’t speak to your abilities. Your referee is someone you have worked with and can impressively write about your fit for graduate school. If the referee is academic, he/she should speak about your ability to carry out research independently as well as your initiative and collaborative skills. If the referee is professional, he/she should speak on the position you held, your job functions, and how you contributed to the team or organization. He/she should also highlight your work ethic, impact and team work spirit. 🔹 2. Request Early and Clearly Ask your referee for a recommendation letter at least 1 month in advance. If you haven’t been in touch with your proposed referee, here’s the time to send your greetings/salutations before requesting for the recommendation letter. When requesting for a recommendation letter from your referee, don’t just say “Can you write me a recommendation letter?”. Explain what it’s for. 📝 Sample Message: Dear Prof. Abel, I am applying for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship to study in Europe. Please it’d be a pleasure if you can write a recommendation letter for me, highlighting my academic abilities and research experience? 📌Tip: The recommendation letter MUST be written on official letterhead and signed. If it's from a university, it should have the institution’s logo and contact info at the top. If it’s from a company, it should have the company’s logo and contact information. 🔹 3. Provide Useful Materials to your referee such as: - Your updated CV - Your SOP/Motivation Letter - A list of your achievements - Info about the Erasmus program you’re applying to 💡 This helps them write a personalized letter that matches your application goals. 🔹 4. A Strong Letter Should Contain - Specific examples (e.g., Jane was top 5% in her class, she was class representative during her set etc) - Soft skills (leadership, teamwork, initiative, resilience) - Relevant academic or research achievements - Mention of your potential to thrive in a multicultural setting (very important) - A confident endorsement (e.g., I strongly recommend Jane for …) Note: Avoid generic phrases like "Jane was a good student." ✅ Use impactful statements like "Jane consistently demonstrated critical thinking and leadership in my Advanced Physiology class." 5. Follow Up Respectfully Send reminders at least 2 weeks before the scholarship deadline. Always thank them afterward and update them if you get selected. ‼️Share this post with anyone applying for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Do you have further questions? Drop them in the comments