Scholarship Management Software

Our all-in-one scholarship software manages the entire multi-step, multi-review process smoothly, moving applicants to scholarship recipients.

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Application & Review Software to help you get better applicants, dazzle judges and grow your programs. Designed for Awards, Abstracts, Scholarship, Grants and more..

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

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Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers.

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Honors Nomination Coordinator
The American Physical Society

We use OpenWater not only for our awards programs, but also for grants, fellowships and generally anything that requires an application or judging process. All of this in one central system that integrates nicely with our association management system.

Reggie Henry, CAE
Chief Information & Engagement Officer
ASAE

ASHA uses the OpenWater platform for awards programs, grant and scholarship applications, mentoring enrollment, course registration, volunteer applications and leadership programs. The flexibility of the OpenWater platform functionality is crucial to efficiently and successfully manage these various types of programs, each with unique requirements.

Jill Straniero
Digital Product Manager
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)

OpenWater is a company that treats you with a personal touch and we find that of great value. We have enjoyed the relationship we have built with them and have come to rely on them for the support that we need to continue to grow our program.

Joanne Schecter
Chapter Relations
American Advertising Federation

The Awards and Prizes team at the Institution of Engineering and Technology operates several awards, prizes and scholarship schemes, all with different entry and reporting requirements. The flexibility and functionality of the platform has led to many improvements and efficiencies in how IET awards are run. The support from the OpenWater team has been excellent.

Linda Deleay
Awards & Prizes Manager
The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Applications are very intuitive and easy to build (even with layers of complexity and if/then processes, and judging options are very customizable, reporting options are extensive and detailed. I did not have any experience building an application and do not come from a technical background, but I was able to build our application without issues due to the ease of using the program and the prompt and helpful assistance of customer support.

Laura Beth Hooper
Operations and Development Specialist
DirectWomen

Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers.

Joanne Schecter
Chapter Relations
American Advertising Federation

Our team deals with over 80 different programs that are reviewed by 80 different committees who each have 3-12 volunteers. OpenWater makes it easy for us to collect the information that needs to be reviewed and enforce unique and diverse applicant requirements. This year, OpenWater has allowed our team to process over 1,200 applications reviewed by around 320+ volunteers.

Joanne Schecter
Chapter Relations
American Advertising Federation
SCHOLARSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Better Applicants Less Stress

Our all-in-one scholarship software manages the entire multi-step, multi-review process smoothly, moving applicants to scholarship recipients.

Scholarships Website

Wow applicants and raise the prestige of your scholarship, through an OpenWater scholarship website.

Form Builder

Collect large files, set conditional logic, accept letters of recommendation — all using our drag and drop form builder.

Efficient Multi-Round Review

Reviewers log in, see their assigned submissions and submit their scores right in the system. Easy.

Progress Reports

Get the follow-up information you need with with progress report rounds.

Robust Reporting

Make smarter, data-backed decisions with powerful custom reporting and built-in analytics.

Fund Tracking

Keep tabs on your funding amounts and disbursements through our fund tracking module.

Email Wizard

Everyone stays in the loop with our Email Wizard. Create mobile-optimized email campaigns that look great — all by yourself.

Deep Integrations

Connect OpenWater to system for a fast, reliable, sign-in process and bi-directional sync.

With Traditional Scholarship Management

With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud

With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud

Multiple Systems are Inevitable

Most online scholarship management solutions begin and end with application collection. Tracking, judging and logistics must be handled by hand, via email or on spreadsheets.

One System is All You Need

With OpenWater Scholarships, all tasks – by application, judges, chairs and administrators – are handled in one unified, fully integrated solution.

Look and Feel is Random

Many scholarship solutions force applicants to a seemingly unconnected site to upload their materials. This confuses users, and lowers the number of submissions.

Branding is Consistent

When you use OpenWater Scholarships, our team creates a custom-branded upload portal that matches your existing website and visual identity. Users will know they’re in a place they can trust.

Information is Scattershot

Who’s started an application? Who’s completed one? Which judges are finished? Which haven’t started? Without real-time reporting and analytics, it’s almost impossible to tell. And if you’re not informed, you can’t make informed decisions.

You’re Always in the Know

OpenWater Scholarships’ advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion and simplifies internal and external communication. Key reminders are sent automatically, and it’s easy to tell the status of any action item.

With OpenWater Application & Review Cloud

One System is All You Need

With OpenWater Scholarships, all tasks – by application, judges, chairs and administrators – are handled in one unified, fully integrated solution.

Branding is Consistent

When you use OpenWater Scholarships, our team creates a custom-branded upload portal that matches your existing website and visual identity. Users will know they’re in a place they can trust.

You’re Always in the Know

OpenWater Scholarships’ advanced analytics capabilities eliminate confusion and simplifies internal and external communication. Key reminders are sent automatically, and it’s easy to tell the status of any action item.

Frequently Asked Questions

A scholarship management system is a software tool used by organizations to manage the process of applying, reviewing, and awarding scholarships to applicants. Program managers use scholarship management systems to make the process of applying and reviewing scholarships more efficient.

Organizations use scholarship management software to keep track of scholarships. Through the scholarship management software, you can track an applicant’s progress, manage deadlines, review materials, and award scholarships to those who qualify.