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Motivation Letter
Free motivation letter template for a university program, scholarship, or job application (common in Europe/international applications).
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This free motivation letter covers Who I am, Why this opportunity, What I bring, My goals, Closing with 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Motivation Letter
[Your Name] [Date]
Dear [Recipient Name / Admissions Committee],
I am writing to express my strong interest in [program/position/opportunity].
Who I am
[Brief background — relevant education, experience, or context.]
Why this opportunity
[Specific reasons this particular program/role fits your goals — shows genuine research, not a form letter.]
What I bring
[Your relevant skills, achievements, or perspective — with a specific example, not just a list of traits.]
My goals
[What you plan to do with this opportunity, and how it connects to your longer-term direction.]
Closing
[Reaffirm your enthusiasm and thank the reader for their consideration.]
Sincerely, [Your Name]
*A motivation letter is similar to a cover letter but usually expected to be more personal and forward-looking — focus more on WHY this specific opportunity matters to you than just restating your resume.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: Who I am, Why this opportunity, What I bring, My goals, Closing
- 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this motivation letter template really free?
Yes — this Motivation Letter template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this motivation letter cover?
This business template includes Who I am, Why this opportunity, What I bring, My goals. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a general-purpose starting structure, not advice for your specific situation. Business agreements can hinge on details — state of formation, industry-specific regulation, how a dispute would actually play out — that a template can't account for. Have a business attorney review anything that involves real money or real risk before you rely on it.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 4 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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