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09/2023
April 19, 2023
Karen Smith
Teacher, High School High
123 Longview Dr.
Helena, MT 12345
To the Highlands Scholarship Committee:
I am writing this letter to recommend Samantha Blackburn for the Highlands Achievement Scholarship. I
was her Social Studies and History teacher and have closely followed her academic progress during the
past three years.
As a student, Samantha demonstrated a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to
succeed in college and beyond. I am happy to be able to provide this recommendation for such a
deserving student. As her academic record attests, Ms. Blackburn has maintained an outstanding grade
point average across the board during her studies here at High School High. I have great respect for
Samantha and truly believe that she is a deserving candidate that you will be proud to have representing
your scholarship.
Samantha has distinguished herself as an incredible young writer through her work in my classes as well
as in her creative and essay writing in English and Literature. This past year she wrote a history paper on
the Spanish Renaissance which was one of the most impressive pieces of writing that I have ever
encountered in my 25 years of teaching. In addition to having firsthand knowledge of Samantha’s
academic commitment and talent, I am also familiar with her education goals, as well as the challenges
she will face when it comes to funding college tuition. I cannot think of anyone more deserving and I
wholeheartedly support her application.
I feel certain that you will be just as impressed with Samantha as I am. As an educator who is committed
to helping deserving students succeed, I strongly encourage you to consider her for the Highlands
Achievement Scholarship. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions that you may have, and
let me know if I can provide any additional information in support of this deserving student. You can
Sincerely,
Karen Smith
Teacher, High School High