How important is a motivation letter?

Question

Does a motivation letter actually matter much for a scholarship application?

Auranik Consulting & Management · Accepted Answer

## Short answer
Generally, yes -- a motivation letter is often one of the most heavily weighted parts of a scholarship application, since it's where you demonstrate genuine interest, fit with the programme, and a clear plan for how the scholarship supports your goals.

## What this depends on
How much weight it carries specifically depends on the individual scholarship's evaluation criteria -- some are more heavily weighted toward academic results, others toward the personal statement.

## Official source
General scholarship-application practice.

## Related Auranik tool
[Study Abroad](/bangladesh/study-abroad).

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