diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 69f1538b3f..426981828b 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -19,5 +19,12 @@ Please provide the following information:
 
 **- How to verify it**
 
+**- Description for the changelog**
+<!--
+Write a short (one line) summary that describes the changes in this
+pull request for inclusion in the changelog:
+-->
+
+
 **- A picture of a cute animal (not mandatory but encouraged)**