diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 020651d28..194b2a6d0 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ Please check all that apply to this PR using "x":
 ## PR Type
 What kind of change does this PR introduce?
 
+Why is this change necessary?
+
 <!-- Please check all that apply to this PR using "x". -->
 
 - [ ] Bugfix