Online Letter of Recommendation Guidelines

Instructions for Students:

At least one letter of recommendation must be submitted in addition to the online portion of the CSU, Chico scholarship application in order for you to be considered for a scholarship.  The letter must be a reflection of your current academic abilities.  Please submit a total of no more than two letters.

How to Ask for a Recommendation:

• You must provide your recommender(s) with your full name, Chico State ID, and this Web page address for their online submission of your letter.
• Ask someone who knows you well and can write about your academic potential, your career goals, your volunteer and organizational commitments, etc.  A recommender could be a faculty member or teacher, a counselor, an advisor, an employer, or an organizational leader.  They should have direct contact with you, but should not be an immediate relative.
• Be considerate.  Don't wait until the last minute to ask for a letter.  Ideally, students should contact possible recommenders as soon as the application opens on October 1.
• Provide the recommender with a resume or a list of accomplishments, activities and goals, and an unofficial academic transcript, to assist in the preparation of the letter.
• Verify with the recommender that they have submitted a letter on your behalf.

Instructions for Recommendation Providers:

Letters must be submitted online.  Using the following questions as a guide, we suggest you provide an overall rating that assesses the applicant's abilities, talents and potential for academic success:

• How long have you known the applicant and under what circumstances have you become familiar with the applicant's academic abilities?
• Please assess the applicant's exceptional achievements and ability to contribute to the University's learning environment.
• Indicate the applicant's potential for success, leadership skills and specific areas of interest.
• Describe adverse circumstances the student has had to overcome to achieve success.
• How would you rate the applicant's motivation and initiative in pursuing academic and career goals?

You will need the student's full name and Chico State ID to begin a letter of recommendation.  A total of no more than two letters are accepted for each student.  Do not submit more than one letter for a student.  If you would like to replace a previously submitted recommendation letter, email scholarships@csuchico.edu

All letters of recommendation for 2013-2014 must be submitted online.  All letters of recommendation must be submitted by midnight December 15, 2012 Pacific Standard Time.

Complete and Submit Online Letter of Recommendation

Students:  After You Apply

How to Check on a Letter of Recommendation

To verify that your letter of recommendation has been received, click here

How Recipients Are Notified

2012-2013 CSU, Chico scholarship recipients will be notified in summer 2012 via e-mail, with instructions to accept or decline the scholarship offer.  Recipients should view instructions on finalizing their awards and tips for writing thank you letters.