SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management
SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management helps foundations and higher education institutions administer scholarship, financial aid, and bursary programs,…
What SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management is
SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management helps foundations and higher education institutions administer scholarship, financial aid, and bursary programs, from application intake and award matching to approvals and reporting. Its configurable modules cover applications, awards and financial aid, funds, and reviews. Organizations can create application forms and role-based portals where applicants track submission, approval, or payout status. Award Matching compares program requirements with candidate attributes and may suggest opportunities based on profile information and academic merit. The Financial Aid Manager supports entrance awards, government loan programs, and scholarship opportunities in one location. Fund Manager tracks budgets and donations, schedules payments, automates disbursements, and produces financial reports. Review Manager gives reviewers access to assigned applications while administrators monitor status and scores. The product connects with campus and student information systems, financial institutions, and external systems for payment records. It is available on the web and through an API. Pricing is proposed on request and includes a one-time implementation fee plus recurring subscription fees; exact prices are not published.
Good
- Configurable modules cover applications, awards, funds, and reviews.
- Applicants can track submission, approval, and payout status.
- Fund Manager automates disbursements and tracks donations.
- Reviewers access assigned applications while administrators monitor scores.
- Supports connections to campus systems and financial institutions.
Watch out
- Exact pricing is not published.
- Pricing includes an implementation fee and recurring subscriptions.
- Available on web and through an API.
Who it suits
It suits foundations and higher education institutions administering scholarships, financial aid, or bursary programs. Organizations needing configurable application, review, fund, and award workflows may find its modules relevant.
Verdict
SmartSimple Cloud covers scholarship administration across applicant portals, awards, reviews, and fund operations. Request a proposal to understand implementation and ongoing subscription costs.
Plans and prices
From SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management | Priced on request | Flexible modules configurable for each organization; exact pricing not published · Pricing proposal available on request; pricing has a one-time implementation fee and recurring subscription fees. |
The facts
Each one read from SmartSimple Cloud for Scholarship Management's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- SmartSimple’s Integration specialty team lists support for the JSON API, Marketplace products, SSO, and MFA authentication features.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Award matching
- Award Matching compares program requirements with candidate attributes and can suggest relevant opportunities from applicants’ profile information and academic merit.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Compliance
- The Trust & Security Center lists TX-RAMP Level Two, SOC 3, and ISO 27001 certification information and says SmartSimple undergoes annual independent audits.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Configurable modules
- The listed modules are Application Manager, Award & Financial Aid Manager, Fund Manager, and Review Manager.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Financial aid
- The Financial Aid Manager is described as supporting entrance awards, government loan programs, and general scholarship opportunities in one location.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Funds and payments
- Fund Manager tracks program budgets, schedules payments, automates disbursements, tracks donations, and produces financial reports.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The product page describes connecting with campus systems, current student information systems, financial institutions, and external systems for payment records.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- It is presented for foundations and higher education institutions administering scholarships, financial aid, and bursary programs.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Pricing and implementation
- Pricing comprises a one-time implementation fee and ongoing recurring subscription fees, with proposals available by request.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- The product manages scholarship and financial aid programs from application and award matching through approvals and reporting.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Review workflow
- Review Manager gives reviewers a portal to access assigned applications and lets administrators monitor application status and scores.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- SmartSimple says its cloud solutions are hosted in AWS data centers and describes role- and attribute-based access controls, SAML single sign-on, and multi-factor authentication.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The company lists North American phone support hours as 5am to 9pm EST, Monday through Friday, and provides an EMEA contact number.checked 30 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Applications and portals
- Organizations can configure application forms and provide role-based portals where applicants can track submission, approval, or payout status.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company
- SmartSimple says it is part of the Foundant family of products and supports organizations with complex funding, research, and impact management needs.checked 30 Sep 2026
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