概述
在大學生活中，經常需要遞交各種各樣的材料和申請，尤其是申請，評獎學金需要申請，請假需要申請，租用場地或教室需要申請，出國留學更需要申請。四級作文對於寫作能力的考查包括寫申請這個常見的應用文體。因此，本篇選取了某個社團申請一個獎項時所寫的申請信，希望通過此例把申請信的格式、要點及主要句型進行總結。
一、寫作思路 首段：開篇即表明身份和目的——為了申請“最完善組織獎”。第二句強調某個社團是這個獎項的不二人選，申請的理由見下文。
中段：分兩個方麵闡述某個社團申請這個獎項的理由。首先，社團致力於幫助殘疾的同學提高生活質量，並列舉具體事例說明其所取得的成績。其次，社團自身有良好的氛圍，每個成員都積極參與，享受創新帶來的方便，也享受著那些改變人們生活方式的激動人心的體驗。
末段：表達真誠懇切的請求，希望社團的努力能夠得到肯定。
二、參考範文和譯文 You are asked by your group, Innovation Agency, to submit to your university an application for the prize—“Most Improved Organization Award.”
參考範文
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am the Director of Innovation Agency, and I am writing this letter on behalf of our group to apply for the prize—"Most Improved Organization Award." There are several reasons that our group is a qualified candidate for this award.
Firstly, we specialize in rebuilding private schools, and have spared no effort to enhance the living standard of our schoolmates who are physically challenged. For example, we have rebuilt several buildings to make them accessible with wheelchairs. Secondly, within our organization, there is a wholly new, positive atmosphere. Every member enjoys not only the innovative undertakings, but the exhilarating experience that has changed our lifestyle.
I do hope that you will be touched by the efforts we have made. If you have any requirements or need any further explanation or information, please do not hesitate to call me at 123456.