# Applicant-friendly scholarship management software

Universities, private institutions, and foundations of all kinds use Submittable to launch and grow accessible scholarship and fellowship programs.

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## WHY SCHOLARSHIP MANAGERS LOVE SUBMITTABLE

- **Intuitive For Applicants**
- **Easy Implementation**
- **Any Size Program**
- **Less Busywork**

## Recognized by industry leaders

165K+ programs supported

95% of customers say Submittable saves them time

## Build a great applicant experience with less work

Get all the tools you need to breeze through the busywork of launching and managing a scholarship or fellowship program so you can create a great experience for your applicants.

### Drag-and-drop form builder

Build a branded, mobile-friendly submission portal in minutes with drag-and-drop tools. Create clear guidelines and branching logic so every applicant can put their best foot forward.

### Straightforward reviewer portal

Assign roles and tasks to reviewers, who can easily evaluate applications, leave comments, and communicate with each other in one place.

### Bias prevention and anonymization

Mitigate bias by controlling who accesses applicant information using robust permission tools and anonymization features.

### Progress and impact reporting

See how your scholarship or fellowship programs are progressing with dashboarding tools and dive deep into your impact with advanced reporting.

### Funds tracking and disbursement

Disburse funds directly to scholars and fellows from the same place you accept applications – Submittable.

## INTUITIVE FOR APPLICANTS

Create a smooth applicant experience

The application forms you create in Submittable are automatically mobile-friendly and accessible. They even feature autosave and applicants can collaborate on group submissions.

**3/4 customers describe Submittable as "easy" or "very easy" to use**

**89% of Submittable customers say they can build out a new project in two weeks or less**

**12 minutes** Average time for tech support to respond to a Submittable customer or applicant

> "Being able to drag a question to where I want it and tweak it—that's saving a lot of time."
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> **Josh Koller**  
> Research and Assessment Coordinator, TBR

> "Several women submitted on day one. That never happened with old system—it was too clunky."
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> **LaTrena Artist**  
> Scholarship Program Director, Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

> "I like the whole platform. I like how you can filter applications. It's very easy to use."
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> **Julie Herrada**  
> Curator, Joseph A. Labadie Collection, Special Collections Research Center

> "Submittable saved me at least 3 hours a week & our reviewers 5 minutes per application."
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> **Brandy Grove**  
> Executive Director of The Scientista Foundation

## EASY IMPLEMENTATION

Get everyone on board in 2 weeks (or less)

Onboard everyone quickly, from your team to external reviewers. On average, most Submittable users launch a new program in two weeks or less.

## ANY SIZE PROGRAM

One platform for all your scholarship programs

Duplicate programs in a few clicks and report progress across them all using global fields. Submittable is built to help you grow into and manage multiple programs with different review cycles.

## Accessible, easy to connect, and fully secure

Submittable is completely accessible and offers hundreds of integrations with your favorite administrative applications and tools, including CMS and CRM software. Our cloud infrastructure is built on privacy and security features that will always ensure the safety of your and your applicant’s data.

[More on Security & Compliance](https://www.submittable.com/security)

## LESS BUSYWORK

Get your time back

Organizations using Submittable’s scholarship application software report that, thanks to the intuitive design, reviewers save at least one hour per week and admins save two hours per week on administrative busywork.

## Scholarship management software FAQs

### What is scholarship management software?

Scholarship management software is software designed to manage the process of accepting scholarship applications, reviewing submissions, awarding funds, and reporting results. Typically, scholarship management software includes collaboration capabilities for applicants, anonymization features to reduce bias, and budgeting and reporting tools to track funding statuses.

### What does a scholarship program manager do?

A scholarship manager typically oversees the application process, review stages, and the awarding phase of a scholarship program. They’ll typically advertise the scholarship program, coordinate reviewers, answer questions from applicants, create reports, and generally make sure the entire program runs smoothly.

### How much does scholarship management software cost?

The cost of scholarship management software varies based on features, organization size, and accompanying services. It’s best to reach out directly to the scholarship management software you’re considering to learn more. You can [reach out to the Submittable team here](https://www.submittable.com/contact-sales/).

## How to run fairer reviews for scholarships and fellowships

Read our guide on how to build a thoughtful, smooth, and rigorous review process for your scholarship and fellowship programs.

[Get the Guide](https://www.submittable.com/guides/fellowship-scholarship-review-process-guide)