Letter Of Recommendation For A Student Template
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Institution]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]
[Date]
[Recipient Name/Hiring Manager Title]
[Recipient Institution/Company]
[Recipient Address]
Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx. Recipient Last Name],
It is with great pleasure that I recommend [Student’s Full Name] for [Specific opportunity, e.g., admission to your program, a scholarship, employment at your company]. I have known [Student’s Name] for [Duration] as [Your Relationship to Student, e.g., their professor in [Course Name], their supervisor in [Department Name]]. During this time, I have been consistently impressed by [his/her/their] [positive qualities, e.g., intelligence, work ethic, enthusiasm].
Specifically, [Student’s Name] demonstrated [Specific Skill 1] in [Context 1, e.g., by consistently earning top marks on assignments, by successfully leading a team project, by independently researching a complex topic]. For instance, [Provide a concrete example showcasing the skill. Be specific and avoid generic statements. Example: “In my [Course Name] class, [Student’s Name] wrote an exceptional research paper on [Topic] that demonstrated a sophisticated understanding of [Concept] and original insightful analysis.”]. Furthermore, [he/she/they] also excels at [Specific Skill 2]. I witnessed this firsthand when [Context 2, e.g., he/she/they successfully presented their research, he/she/they volunteered to tutor other students, he/she/they took initiative to solve a problem]. [Provide another concrete example. Example: “As a member of the [Club Name] team, [Student’s Name] proactively identified areas for improvement in [Specific aspect] and proposed innovative solutions that increased efficiency by [Quantifiable result, e.g., 15%].” ]. [His/Her/Their] ability to [Key skill or attribute] is truly remarkable.
Beyond [his/her/their] academic/professional achievements, [Student’s Name] is a [Positive personality trait, e.g., highly motivated, collaborative, insightful] individual. [He/She/They] consistently [Illustrate the personality trait with a brief example. Example: “[He/She/They] actively participated in class discussions, offering thoughtful perspectives that enriched the learning experience for everyone.” or “[He/She/They] worked effectively with diverse team members, fostering a positive and productive environment.”]. [He/She/They] possesses strong [Soft skill, e.g., communication, problem-solving, leadership] skills, which I believe will be invaluable in [Future endeavors].
I am confident that [Student’s Name] possesses the skills, aptitude, and character to succeed in [Opportunity]. I highly recommend [him/her/them] without reservation. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Typed Name]