Need help writing a recommendation

[Leanna]

I am busily writing a recommendation for one of my co-op students who is a National Merit Semifinalist. I'm having trouble closing the letter. Do I state that I recommend her for the scholarship? Most samples I see online close with a recommendation that the student be accecpted by XYZ university, but I don't see any samples for recommendation letters for scholarships. Is it just enough to close with "It has been an honor to work with E for the past four years and I am confident she will excel in her college academic experience."

I really like the rest of my letter, but I just can't come up with a closing that pleases me!
HELP!
Leanna

[JFS in IL]

I am busily writing a recommendation for one of my co-op students who is a National Merit Semifinalist. I'm having trouble closing the letter. Do I state that I recommend her for the scholarship? Most samples I see online close with a recommendation that the student be accecpted by XYZ university, but I don't see any samples for recommendation letters for scholarships. Is it just enough to close with "It has been an honor to work with E for the past four years and I am confident she will excel in her college academic experience."

I really like the rest of my letter, but I just can't come up with a closing that pleases me!
HELP!
Leanna

I like the ending you have!

[Leanna]

I like the ending you have!

Thanks! I just quit obsessing over it and mailed it with that closing. I just want to do everything I can for her because she is so deserving of a scholarship.

[Kareni]

I know your letter is underway, Leanna, and I agree that your ending sounded fine.

I'll include the following link from MIT (http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/schools/writing_evaluations/index.shtml) which gives suggestions on writing a letter of recommendation. Perhaps it will help someone else.

Regards,
Kareni