Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award
Sample Award Letter
Date
Name
Address
City, State ZIP
Dear (Insert Name),
Upon recommendation of (insert appropriate person or group), I am delighted to offer you a Chancellor’s
Graduate Student Award of (insert amount) for (insert time period). This award is for study in the (insert
master’s/doctoral) program in (insert graduate program) in the (optional: insert School/College), and is
separate from any employment or other financial support you may receive through the University. [Insert
sentence regarding NRTR, if applicable]
The Chancellor's Graduate Student Award is contingent upon your admission, enrollment, and
continuation in good standing in your graduate program. [Insert sentence describing specific credit
load, GPA, and/or other additional program requirements here, if applicable] [Insert sentence on conditions
for renewal of award, if applicable]
The Chancellor’s Graduate Student Award is [applied directly to your PAWS account] [or] [distributed as a monthly stipend paid on the first of each month]. The enclosed Fact Sheet provides important information regarding this award. Please read this documentcarefully. If you have any questions or need further clarification, contact [Insert contact name and phonenumber in appropriate graduate program or School/College].
[Include this paragraph for current students only.]
Please use the enclosed Award Response Form to notify us of your decision to accept or decline this award,
and mail it to the address provided at the bottom of the Form no later than 10 days after receipt of this letter
of offer. It is understood that acceptance of this award offer completes an agreementthat both you and
this institution intend to honor.
[Include this paragraph for new admissionsonly.]
Please use the enclosed Award Response Form to notify us of your decision to accept or decline this award, and mail it to the address provided at the bottom of the form by April 15. Should you accept this award prior to April15 and subsequently desire to change your plans, please submit in writing a letter of resignation before thatdate. After April 15, you must obtain a formal release from (insert program office and contact) should you desire to accept a differentaward. It is understood that acceptance of this award offer completes an agreement that both you and this institution intend to honor.
You have been chosen through an extremely competitive process for a Chancellor's Graduate Student Award at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Thefaculty members of the (insert department/program name or school/college) join me in extending our warmest congratulations.
Sincerely,
Name
Title
Enclosures