How to write a good Campus France cover letter?
The motivation letter is an important step in the application process on the Campus France platform. It is an ideal way for students to stand out through their motivation and writing style. Indeed, an admission letter is a letter for applying to a program, addressed to the admissions officer of the school to indicate your motivation for the chosen programs.
In this article, we provide key tips for writing a good motivation letter for your admission applications on the Campus France platform.
Structuring Your Motivation Letter in 3 Points
You only have 1,500 characters in the Campus France space. With this limitation, you must write a [good attention-grabbing motivation letter] with short sentences.
- Start by introducing yourself: The first paragraph is dedicated to you. In this introduction, you should discuss your academic background.
- Continue with the “me”: Next, talk about your interest in a specific subject by expressing your desire to pursue your studies in France. What are the reasons that drive you to apply to this university? What is your professional project?
- Conclude with the “us”: Highlight a few social achievements that distinguish you. List the school projects, associative experiences, and extracurricular activities in which you have excelled.
Conclude with the Right Politeness
Don’t miss the opportunity for the recruiter to invite you for an interview. You should show that you would like to continue this discussion in person.
Example: *I am at your disposal for any additional information and to arrange a meeting.
Madam, Sir, my sincere greetings.*
Mistakes to Avoid in Your Motivation Letter
- Avoid negative phrases.
- Stay humble and avoid excessive statements.
- Avoid long sentences.
- Avoid awkwardness, such as using “Sir” or “Madam” at the beginning of the letter when you know the interviewer’s gender has been mentioned.
- To avoid complexity, use “Madam, Sir.”
Example of a Campus France Motivation Letter
*Madam, Sir,
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University X and have gained experience in organizations such as X, Y, and Z. I would now like to apply for the Master’s 1 program in Economics offered by your university and am writing to share my background and motivation with you.
During my studies, I was able to grasp the major themes of economics. This scientific and technical knowledge has helped me develop academic rigor, and I now wish to revisit my training from the perspective of the social sciences. Exciting courses such as “History of Contemporary Economic Theories” and “Economic Policies” would allow me to achieve this goal.
Professionally, I have completed internships to apply the knowledge acquired during my studies. I contributed to project X, aimed at achieving Y and Z for international clients. Other analytical work constituted my internship activities, such as conducting research on topic X.
In the future, I wish to engage in research activities and develop complex and relevant ideas concerning different schools of thought in economics. Therefore, working in a research laboratory or for an economic journal are logical next steps following the program you offer. To this end, I plan to apply for the Economic History track when I enroll in M2 next year.
I look forward to hearing from you and beg you to accept, Madam, the expression of my distinguished greetings.*
To increase your chances of success, remember to proofread your motivation letter or have someone else review it, as there is zero tolerance for spelling mistakes.