[Date]

Dear [xx]:

As [an alumnus/a donor/a friend/OTHER] of [UNIVERSITY NAME], I wanted to bring an important issue to your attention and verify the school’s position on it.

Recently, elite universities in the United States have declared that they will no longer award scholarships and other financial aid on the basis of race or ethnicity. The University of Missouri is an example of such an institution, choosing to rely on applicant eligibility and qualifications instead of ideologically-driven mandates or expectations.

In my view, this is about more than simply conforming to new legal standards around racial discrimination. Academic achievement and likelihood for success when considering scholarship applicants reflect longstanding best practices and are the types of values that our school must affirm.

 [UNIVERSITY NAME] should always prioritize the dignity and merit of every individual. The alternative, tribalism, is more than just divisive. It is a poor stand-in for assessing needs, talent, and potential. Nowhere is that more true than in granting financial opportunities to gain an education which is, for so many, the door to a better life. 

To that end, can you please confirm that there is no consideration of race in any scholarship or financial aid award at [UNIVERSITY NAME] whatsoever? 

Thank you very much for your efforts to maintain the highest standards at our institution.

Sincerely,

[Your name/credentials and contact information]