The platform, end to end

Run the whole cycle.

From application to disbursement — one platform, not a stack of tools held together by spreadsheets.

Form builder

Build the application your scholarship actually needs.

Drag-and-drop creation with AI suggestions. Screening questions, essays, uploads, video — one schema.

  • Drag-and-drop interface with 15+ field types
  • AI-assisted question generation based on your criteria
  • Conditional logic to show or hide sections dynamically
  • Document upload for transcripts, essays, references, and video
  • Save and reuse templates across recurring scholarship cycles
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Build the application your scholarship actually needs.
AI-assisted review

Less time sorting, more time on the applicants who matter.

Semantic search, clustering, and outlier flags surface what needs attention. Every suggestion traces back to the source.

  • Semantic search — find applications by meaning, not keywords
  • Automatic duplicate detection across applicants
  • Outlier detection to spot unique or concerning submissions
  • Application clustering to identify themes and patterns
  • Field comparison across the full applicant pool
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Less time sorting, more time on the applicants who matter.
Fraud signals

Protect the integrity of every cycle.

Writing analytics and document verification flag authenticity concerns — without reducing applicants to a single score.

  • Essay authenticity scoring using writing analysis
  • Transcript verification and grade validation
  • Plagiarism detection across submitted materials
  • Duplicate submission detection across scholarships
  • Configurable risk thresholds and reviewer alerts
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Protect the integrity of every cycle.
Reviewer workflows

Calibrate, assign, and track without leaving the platform.

Assign, calibrate rubrics, run blind review, and watch progress in real time. The audit trail is built in.

  • Bulk assign applications to multiple reviewers
  • Custom scoring rubrics and evaluation criteria
  • Real-time progress tracking for each reviewer
  • Conflict-of-interest detection and management
  • Calibration tools to keep scoring consistent across the panel
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Calibrate, assign, and track without leaving the platform.
Demographics & impact

Tell the story your stakeholders ask about every quarter.

Track diversity and outcomes. Generate the reports funders, boards, and government partners actually need.

  • Track gender, ethnicity, Indigenous status, and custom fields
  • Real-time application trends and conversion rates
  • Compliance-ready reports for funders and boards
  • Compare demographics across scholarships and programs
  • Export to CSV for ad-hoc analysis
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Tell the story your stakeholders ask about every quarter.
Data migration

Bring years of recipient history with you.

Upload CSV or Excel — our mapping tool handles the rest. Preview, validate, and roll back if needed.

  • Support for CSV and Excel file formats
  • Automatic column detection and mapping suggestions
  • Preview and validate data before final import
  • Import historical recipients, awards, and disbursements
  • Rollback support if issues are detected mid-import
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Bring years of recipient history with you.
Programs & cycles

One umbrella for recurring programs and one-off awards.

Group scholarships under a program, run multi-year cycles, or manage standalone awards — same workspace.

  • Group related scholarships under program umbrellas
  • Support for recurring annual scholarship cycles
  • Standalone awards for one-time giving
  • Track total giving and impact per program
  • Generate program-level and award-level reports
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One umbrella for recurring programs and one-off awards.
Integrations

Connect to the systems your foundation already runs.

Two-way Salesforce sync, webhooks, and a documented API. We fit your stack, not the other way around.

  • Two-way Salesforce sync for contacts and donations
  • Export application data to your CRM
  • Webhook support for custom integrations
  • REST API access for advanced automation
  • SSO support for enterprise organizations
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Connect to the systems your foundation already runs.

See the platform with your program in mind.

No generic demo. We walk through the workflows your team actually runs.