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Reference Letter Request Templates
A strong reference letter can make or break your scholarship application. But most students struggle with how to ask — what to say, when to ask, and what information to provide. These templates make the process smooth and professional.
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- $0
- Sections
- 6
- Access
- Always
- Updated
- 2026
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What you'll be able to do
Built so you stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress on your applications.
Replace messy notes with one organised system
Stop juggling tabs, sticky notes, and Google Docs you'll never find again.
Save hours per application
Templates do the structural work. You focus on what's unique to you.
Submit work you're actually proud of
Built around what Canadian scholarship committees and admissions officers actually look for.
Every section, every template, every detail
No filler. Each piece is here because Canadian students actually need it for real applications.
- Email template for requesting a reference from a high school teacher
- Email template for requesting a reference from a university professor
- Email template for requesting a reference from an employer or supervisor
- Follow-up reminder template (polite and professional)
- Thank-you email template for after the letter is submitted
- Reference information sheet — a one-page summary of your achievements to give your referee
Get started in minutes
Choose the template that matches your referee. Personalise it with specific details about the scholarship and why you chose them. Send your request at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline, and include the Reference Information Sheet so your referee can write a detailed letter.
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Personalise the request email
Use after you pick a template — turns it into a 90-second send.
Personalise this reference request email for my {teacher / professor / employer}. Their name is {Name}. They taught me / supervised me in {course or role} during {year}. The scholarship is {name, amount, deadline}. Two things I want them to mention if possible: {specific moment 1}, {specific moment 2}. Keep the tone polite but not stiff. End with a clear ask and the deadline.
Template:
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