Applicant Info
Collect full legal name, other names used, date of birth, contact details, student or government ID when required, and residency status. Consistent identifiers prevent mismatched records and verification delays.
Use the 2019 Scholarship Application to centralize candidate data, document financial need, and evaluate academic merit consistently across applicants. Standardized submissions reduce processing variation, support transparent comparison, and produce an auditable record that aligns with institutional awarding policies and reporting obligations.
Scholarship program staff, applicants, and external recommenders each interact with the 2019 Scholarship Application in defined roles during submission, verification, and decision stages.
The program director oversees the application lifecycle: sets eligibility criteria, ensures form completeness, coordinates reviewer training, approves final awards, and maintains records for audit, donor reporting, and institutional compliance.
The applicant completes the form, secures supporting documents, obtains recommendations, signs certifications, and meets deadlines; accurate, timely submission reduces the risk of disqualification and speeds award processing.
Collect full legal name, other names used, date of birth, contact details, student or government ID when required, and residency status. Consistent identifiers prevent mismatched records and verification delays.
Request official GPA, transcripts, program of study, enrollment dates, honors, and supporting documentation during selection to confirm academic claims and eligibility.
Collect household income, tuition and expense estimates, scholarships or aid already awarded, and attach tax forms or award letters to substantiate need claims for accurate evaluation.
List required uploads with clear format and size limits, including official transcripts, tax documentation, proofs of enrollment, and signed recommendation letters where applicable.
Include applicant certifications for accuracy, consent for data sharing, statements about prior awards or disqualifying factors, and a privacy notice describing data use and retention.
Provide clear signature and date fields for applicant and guardian if underage; specify acceptable authentication methods for electronic signatures and any witness requirements, and indicate consequences for missing signatures.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email verification; optional SMS two-factor for higher assurance. |
| Accepted File Types | Accept PDF and DOCX for documents; JPG/PNG for images. |
| Maximum File Size | 10 MB per file, larger archives not allowed. |
| Reviewer Notifications | Email alerts to reviewers; reminders before deadline. |
Programs typically open six to twelve weeks before the deadline.
All materials due by 11:59 PM local time on the deadline.
Review panels usually complete scoring within two to six weeks.
Notify recipients within one to four weeks after review completion.
Allow one to two weeks for applicant corrections or appeals when offered.
| Criteria | 2019 Scholarship Application | FAFSA |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | institutional awards | federal aid |
| Required Documents | varies | tax returns |
| Submission Method | direct to institution | federal portal |
| Privacy Rules | institution policy | federal privacy |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by offer | Varies by offer | Varies by offer | Varies by offer |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |