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Scholarship Commons vs SmarterSelect
Both stand on scholarship management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Scholarship Commons covers scholarship workflows for applicants, reviewers, recommenders, and operating organizations. Students and other individual members have a free option, while organizations need to inquire about registration and paid pricing.
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SmarterSelect brings application intake, review, automation, reporting, and awards into one service. Its paid plans and tier limits should be checked against program size and integration needs.
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| Scholarship Commons | SmarterSelect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Create: $2,000 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | scholarshipcommons.com | smarterselect.com |
| On scholarship management software | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
Scholarship Commons: what it does well
- Supports discovery, applications, evaluation, and selection.
- Automates document sorting and evaluation workflows.
- Scholarship information is organized into six types.
- Free membership lists all features for students and reviewers.
- Work data is stored in the cloud for reuse.
What to know first
- Operating organizations must contact the service to register.
- Paid organizational pricing is available only by inquiry.
- The service is optimized for Chrome.
SmarterSelect: what it does well
- Responsive forms support attachments
- Automatic scoring and notification tools
- Zapier connects over 2,000 applications
- CSV and PDF exports
- Applicant portal and reviewer collaboration
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans start at $2,000 / year
- API access limited to certain tiers
- Trial limited to ten users
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