Governor JB Pritzker is glad to assist Illinois residents in honoring their accomplishments or celebrating milestones. Requests must be made at least 30 days.Now it is time to say "thank you. Writing a Scholarship Thank You Letter. Requests must be made 10 business days prior to date the document is needed. All fields are required. An important act after receiving a financial award (scholarship, fellowship, honor, etc.) is to express your gratitude through a thank you letter to the donor. Reaffirm your interest in the organization. Learn how to write an employee appreciation letter with these templates and examples. Download the template for free (PDF or Word).