Scholar Update/Thank You Instructions

New scholarship recipients must complete a thank you note to their donor. Similarly, continuing scholarship recipients must complete a scholar update for their donor.

Follow the instructions below to complete your scholar update/thank you note:

  1. Please download the following example and PowerPoint (PPT) slide relevant to your scholarship:
    BECU Foundation Scholarship Scholar update example
    Template PPT slide for your scholar update
    Costco Employee Scholarship Scholar update example
    Template PPT slide for your scholar update
    Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth Scholar update example
    Template PPT slide for your scholar update 
    Leadership 1000 Scholarship Scholar update example
    Template PPT slide for your scholar update
    Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Scholar update example
    Template PPT slide for your scholar update
  2. Choose a profile picture and make sure it is saved somewhere on your computer.
    • Choose a photo of just you that shows your full face wearing appropriate attire.
  3. Insert your own photo in the place of the sample photo on the PowerPoint slide.
    • Open PPT
    • Right click on the photo and select “Change Picture”
    • Choose a file to insert (the picture file that you have saved)
  4. In the top text box, please replace the placeholder text with your:
    • College/university of attendance
    • Year in college (i.e., junior)
    • Major
    • Dream job
  5. In the bottom text box, please type a genuine personal note to your donor.
    • Some ideas:
      • How will this scholarship impact your future and goals?
      • Activities/clubs/community service work that you are involved in.
      • What was your favorite class and why
      • Something about the upcoming school year you’re excited for/looking forward to.
  6. Save the PPT with your scholarship name, fast name and first name: (example: L1000_ Rebecchi_Maria_Thank You.pptx).
    1. Upload your PPT to your online acceptance form by the deadline applicable to your scholarship.
      BECU Foundation Scholarship April 30, 2026
      Costco Employee Scholarship April 30, 2026
      Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth April 30, 2026
      Leadership 1000 Scholarship April 30, 2026
      Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship April 30, 2026