You are interested in applying for a scholarship program to study at a foreign university. Write a letter to inquire about the course. In your letter: •explain which course you are interested in •say what you know about the university • explain why you should receive the scholarship

Dear Sir/madam Hope
this
letter finds you well.I am writing
this
letter to show my interest in the
course
which I am going to take in my future
studies
.
Well
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my name is Navdeep and I have recently completed
by
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my
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graduation in Civil Engineering in 2022 with
A
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an A
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grade
therefore
, I am interested
to
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in applying
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apply
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apply for
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a relevant
course
in your university for next year for my future
studies
. Apart
of
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that,
according to
my previous
studies
I am interested in
take
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Project Management which is
one
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a
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year
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one-year
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certificate
course
and
moreover
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moreover,
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this
course
has
a
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apply
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scholarship benefits for
the
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apply
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international students.
According to
my
research
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research,
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I found that your University
named
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apply
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Macewan is one of
best
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the best
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University
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in Alberta State which has
a
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best record in Academic
Studies
.
In addition
campus is situated in the center of the city . I believe I do not find any difficulties in searching for
accomodation
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accommodation
. As I have passed my previous
studies
with
A
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an A
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grade
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grades
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therefore
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, therefore
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, I
would
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apply
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believe that I will get some benefit
in
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the
fees
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structure of
this
course
. Looking forward to hearing a positive and prompt response from your side. Yours faithfully, Navdeep Bajaj
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coherence cohesion
Consider adding a clear introduction and conclusion to improve the logical structure.
coherence cohesion
Ensure each paragraph focuses mainly on a single idea to enhance clarity.
task achievement
The letter contains a clear explanation of the interested course and reason for scholarship benefits.
coherence cohesion
Contains appropriate greeting and closing for a formal letter.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • inquire about
  • scholarship program
  • foreign university
  • course of interest
  • field of study
  • academic achievements
  • extracurricular involvement
  • career goals
  • unique aspects
  • reputation and ranking
  • faculty and research centers
  • strong candidate
  • support my aspirations
  • pursue my passion
  • enhancing my skills
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