Your scholarship cycle closed but did your provider make the program stronger? Applicant support, participation, reporting, communication and award accuracy reveal more than whether deadlines were met. Use these 10 metrics to evaluate the partnership: applyists.com/blog/evaluatin…

A scholarship program can run smoothly and still miss opportunities to improve. The difference? Using applicant feedback, participation trends, and program data to make smarter decisions each cycle. Explore what makes #scholarshipmanagement strategic: applyists.com/blog/what-turn…

Before the next scholarship cycle opens, review more than dates. Revisit eligibility, the applicant experience, reviewer readiness and the reporting questions you will need to answer later.

Most programs don't switch providers because switching feels harder than staying. It isn't. Our Program Transition Readiness Guide shows you exactly what the process looks like, step by step. Read it here: applyISTS.com/wp-content/upl…

ISTS is headed back to the annual NSPA conference in just a couple weeks! We look forward to connecting with our clients, industry partners and esteemed scholarship providers. See you in San Antonio! #NSPA2026

Strong scholarship administration does more than resolve an issue in the moment. It looks at what caused the issue and uses that insight to improve the next cycle.

Our team nominated, voted and the results are in... Congratulations to Letters of Love, our 2026 Starfish Awardee! We're proud to support your mission of creating a kinder world, one card at a time. applyISTS.com/blog/2026-star…

Useful scholarship reporting starts before the cycle begins. Know what leadership will want to understand, then make sure the program is collecting the right information from the start.

A scholarship program can run smoothly and still have room to perform better. High-performing programs use each cycle to identify friction, understand what worked and make the next one stronger.

Did you know the same transcript can follow a student through countless applications? Our new partnership with Pearsana gives students a secure, portable way to keep their verified records and take them wherever their next opportunity leads. 🔗applyISTS.com/blog/ists-and-…

The right scholarship management partner does more than administer the process. Execution + visibility + continuous improvement help turn each cycle into a stronger program. #ScholarshipManagement

Choosing a scholarship management partner is about more than the platform. Applicant support, visibility, compliance, security and expertise all matter. applyists.com/blog/how-to-ch… #ScholarshipManagement

Digital disbursement is about more than speed. Better visibility into payment status, receipt and exceptions can reduce uncertainty for both scholarship administrators and students. #scholarshipmanagement #scholarshipawards

Scholarship compliance is strongest when it is built into the process from the beginning. Clear requirements, consistent reviews, secure data and reliable reporting help prevent avoidable risk before it appears. #Compliance #ScholarshipManagement

Extra spreadsheets. Manual review steps. Recurring applicant questions. Small workarounds can quietly become the process. Strong scholarship management helps identify recurring friction and make the next cycle better. #ScholarshipManagement

Investing in education strengthens the future of the underground utility industry. We’re proud to help NUCA of the Carolinas create a better scholarship experience for applicants and selection committees while reducing administrative work. #scholarships @NUCA_National

We're proud to announce that to our Owner & CEO, Becky Sharpe, has been named to the 2026 Nashville Titan 100! Becky leads with transparency, empathy, curiosity and a commitment to empowering people. Congratulations, Becky! nashville.thetitan100.com/ho… @Titan100CEO @BEaSharperYou

AI can improve scholarship operations, but efficiency cannot come at the expense of trust, fairness or human oversight. Before adopting new tools, scholarship leaders need clear guardrails. Read more: applyists.com/blog/ai-in-sch… #AIGovernance #ScholarshipManagement

Your administrator should manage the scholarship program so your team can manage the strategy. Use this guide to evaluate whether your current #ScholarshipManagement provider is acting as a vendor or a true partner: applyists.com/blog/the-vendo… #ProgramStrategy