Thank A Donor

Please take a moment to share how scholarship support has made a difference in your life!

Tips for Sharing Your Scholarship Impact

Name*
First Last
PeopleSoft/Student ID*
Enter your UConn PeopleSoft or Student ID. This information is for record keeping and will not be shared as part of your letter. If you do not know your ID please enter N/A
Scholarship Name*
Enter the name of the scholarship you received if you know what it is. It is ok if the name is not exact. If you do not know the name of your scholarship please enter N/A
Anticipated Graduation Year*
Enter the year you plan to graduate from UConn.
Hometown, State (or Hometown, Country if not USA)*
Enter your hometown, state, and country (if not from the United States). Please enter in the format of "Hometown, State/Country"
Area of Study*
Enter your major and minor if you have one. You may also indicate if you are a double major.
Email*
Enter an email address we can use to contact you if we have any questions about your letter.
Are you available and interested in meeting your donor?*
- Yes
- No
Sharing Your Story & Expressing Gratitude*
Below are a few questions to help you share the difference scholarship support has made on your life and UConn experience. These are merely guides to get you thinking. What’s important is that your note is authentic to your voice and experience. We ask that your entire note be a minimum of 200 words in length.

• Introduce yourself. State the purpose of the letter and the scholarship(s) by name.
• What does scholarship support mean to you and your family?
• What opportunities has it allowed you to take advantage of?
• Why did you select your area of study? How does it fit in to your future plans and career goals?
• What professor/course has had the most impact on you?
• Describe any internship, research project, or work experience opportunities you've been involved in or hope to participate in.
• What student organizations, sports, and/or community service have you been involved in or hope to participate in?
• What do you love most about UConn?

If you would prefer to take your time writing your letter, you can use a separate program and copy/paste your finished message into the box below.
Share a Photo (Optional)
We encourage you to submit a photo to add personalization to your message. To ensure the best possible photo print quality, we recommend a color photo in .jpg file format (300 dpi resolution), with an uncluttered background. If you do not have photo editing software, we recommend the free online photo editing tool pixlr.com.
Max. file size: 50 MB.
Consent*
By signing this form and providing the photograph(s), you grant, assign and transfer to the UConn Foundation, Inc. (i) the absolute and irrevocable right and unrestricted permission concerning any photograph(s), to use, reuse, publish and re-publish the picture in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other material, in any and all media now or hereafter known, including print, the Internet and electronically, and for any purpose whatsoever, including illustration, promotion, art, editorial, advertising and trade, without restriction as to alteration, and without payment or any other consideration; (ii) the use of your name, image, likeness, or other personally identifiable information associated with the photograph(s) in connection therewith if it so chooses; and (iii) any and all of your right, title and interest in the foregoing. You understand and agree that the photograph(s) will become the property of the Foundation and will not be returned, and that you will have no right to review or approve the photograph(s) before they are used. You agree to release, hold harmless and forever discharge the Foundation and its officers, directors, employees, agents and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, damages, and causes of action that may arise out of, or in connection with, the use of the photograph(s), including without limitation any and all claims for intellectual property infringement, physical or emotional injury or distress, defamation, or violation of any right of publicity or privacy. This authorization and release shall also inure to the benefit of heirs, legal representatives, licensees, and assigns of the Foundation. You represent you are a legally competent adult and have the right to contract in your own name. You agree you have read this document and fully understand its contents and that this release shall be binding upon your heirs, legal representatives and assigns. If the photograph(s) is of a minor, you represent you are the parent or legal guardian of the minor and do hereby give your consent to this release on behalf of the minor.

Questions? Contact Rachel Griffin, Assistant Director of Stewardship, at 860.336.7902 or via email (RGriffin@foundation.uconn.edu).
I have read and agree to the above release.*
Consent (Optional)
Yes, I would like to receive email marketing materials from UConn Foundation (Optional)
Consent*
I have read and agree to the website Terms and Conditions.**

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Questions?

Rachel Griffin

Assistant Director of Stewardship

(860) 336-7902

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Scholarship Recipient Introduction

Please take a moment to share how scholarship support has made a difference in your life!

Thank a Donor

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