Didn't receive scholarship, notify references

[ehilge]

I have a yes or no question for you guys. I was recently notified that I did not receive a scholarship. Is it proper form to let my reference writers know that I did not receive the award? I did send thank you emails back in January when the application was submitted. I suppose I'm hesitant right now because I'm not sure if my references would think that I'm blaming them for not receiving the scholarship if I notify them that I didn't receive it. I might just be thinking about this to much...
Your thoughts?

 

[Vanadium 50]

If you thanked them, I wouldn't send them anything further.

 

[Andy Resnick]

There's nothing wrong with letting them know the outcome and thanking them for their support. After all, you may want them to write another letter, yes?

 

[Borek]

In the opposite stuation - that is, after receving a scholarship - informing them you won would be nice (but not necessary). But in your current situation you already did what was necessary and polite. I would not send anything more (unless someone specifically asked to be informed).

Edit: so, we have two different points of view already presented

 

[TMFKAN64]

Put me down in the "Thank them immediately, then thank them again if you get it" camp.

It sounds a little negative otherwise to my ears.

 

[lisab]

I have a yes or no question for you guys. I was recently notified that I did not receive a scholarship. Is it proper form to let my reference writers know that I did not receive the award? I did send thank you emails back in January when the application was submitted. I suppose I'm hesitant right now because I'm not sure if my references would think that I'm blaming them for not receiving the scholarship if I notify them that I didn't receive it. I might just be thinking about this to much...
Your thoughts?

I think your instincts are right, it may make them feel somewhat at fault. You don't need to tell them.

 

[Office_Shredder]

I'm going to put in another vote for no. I don't see how it could possibly help

 

[ehilge]

hmm, curious, I thought the vote would be closer to 50-50. As far as how it could help, I was thinking that the professor might just like to know since he did contribute to the application. Also, I was thinking if I ever go back to him for a reference, it would be good to have some contact with him between references. But once again, I think it might just be awkward and counterproductive. But thanks everyone for you help!

TheLoser: I have absolutely no idea what you're trying to tell me.

 

[kuahji]

I agree with the people that said just leave it. If you had gotten the scholarship, it is usually polite to let them know & thank them again. If for whatever reason you do decide to tell them, you'd probably want to be extremely political about it & make sure you choose your words correctly.