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## Comprehensive Scholarship Management System for Foundations & Universities

Centralize your entire program. From application to award, manage every stage of your scholarship lifecycle in one unified system. Stop juggling disparate tools.

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Trusted by 600+ programs • No credit card required • Setup in 24 hours.

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## A Complete Scholarship Management Software Suite

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#### Centralized Intake System

Create smart forms that feed directly into your database.

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#### Structured Review Workflows

Standardize how committees score and evaluate candidates.

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#### Award & Disbursement

Make data-driven decisions and track fund disbursement in one system.

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#### Reporting & Compliance

Generate custom reports for board meetings instantly.

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## Who Is This Scholarship Management Software For?

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#### Independent & Affiliated Foundations

Manage **multiple complex programs** effortlessly. Simplify review committees and pull instant reports for your **Board of Directors**.

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#### Universities & Colleges

For departments handling **high volumes**. Standardize compliance and streamline workflows across campus without IT headaches.

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#### Non-Profit Programs

For mission-driven organizations. Spend less time on admin chaos and more time on your mission. Flexible pricing for lean teams.

## Why 600+ Programs Choose SmarterSelect.

- **Unlimited Programs, One Flat Price.** Scale your impact without scaling your costs.
- **Reviewers Need Zero Training.** Keep your committee happy with an intuitive evaluation portal.
- **< 1 Hour Support Response Time.** A helpful team to help you handle the issues quickly.
- **Trusted by 600+ Organizations.** From local foundations to major universities.

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## At the Top of the Industry

We are proud to be a top reviewed application management software, on multiple review sites.

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## Ready to Streamline Your Scholarship Process?

 Join the program leads who have saved up to 85% of their administrative time.

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## Ready to Streamline Your Scholarship Process?

 Join the program leads who have saved up to 85% of their administrative time.

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Make better decisions faster. Streamline how you choose the best candidates for your scholarship, grant, and award programs.

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- [Special Programs](https://www.smarterselect.com/special-programs)

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