What is the difference between a letter of recommendation and a letter of support?
. A letter of recommendation is a confidential letter from a faculty member or other person qualified to evaluate the merit of your project proposal and your qualifications to undertake the proposed project. The Haas Scholars Program *requires* a confidential letter of recommendation from your faculty sponsor. You may also decide to request additional letters from other faculty who are in a position to evaluate your project proposal and previous academic work (see more on this below). Additional letters are optional. Your recommenders should be given a copy of your draft proposal to assist them in their evaluation and recommendation efforts. Letters of support are typically from outside individuals or organizations whose cooperation or assistance you will need to ensure the success of the project. These letters help establish your credibility and convince the review board that your project is feasible. Such letters typically state the type of support promised. These letters are entirel
