Fillable Printable Letter of Character Reference Template

Letter of Character Reference Template

Letter of Reference

I. Applicant Information

Letter of Reference for:

II. Referee Information

Referee’s name:

Position:

Institution/University:

Address:

Phone number:

III. Information on relationship between Applicant and Referee

Relationship to applicant (e.g. employer, supervisor):

I have been acquainted with this applicant

during the period from

and know him/her

……….…(month, year) to………………

…..very well …..well

…..hardly

IV. Ranking of Applicant’s Abilities

Among approximately………. students I have known at the same stage in his/her field in recent years, I would

rank this applicant in the upper  5%  10%  20%  30%.

Ranking of his/her qualifications

Hertie School of Governance – Letter of Reference 2011/2012

Outstanding Very Good Above Average Average Below average

Analytic abilities

Academic/professiona

l skills

Motivation

Social Skills

V. Letter of Reference

(Note: Please comment in one or two paragraphs on the applicant’s academic and general abilities and qualities. The Hertie

School of Governance welcomes any information that the reference referee may think would help to gain a comprehensive

picture of the applicant and his/her abilities to successfully complete our program and pursue a career in public policy

making.)

………………………………………………………………………..

Please do not forget to sign this letter of reference, include your contact information and pass it on to the

applicant. Alternatively, it can also be sent directly to us, preferably via email. Our contact information is

indicated below.

Thank you very much for your help!

Hertie School of Governance

MPP Applications

Q110

Friedrichstraße 180

10117 Berlin, Germany

Hertie School of Governance – Letter of Reference 2011/2012