Scholarship America, Nation’s Largest Scholarship Administrator, Selects Submittable as New Technology Provider

Scholarship America is excited to announce Submittable as the technology provider for its new scholarship management platform. 

Founded in 1958, Scholarship America has provided more than $5.7 billion in scholarships throughout its history. In 2024, the organization distributed $315 million in awards to more than 110,000 students. Administering 1,350 unique programs, and holding top ratings from Charity Navigator and Candid, Scholarship America is the nation’s largest and most trusted nonprofit scholarship administrator. 

Scholarship America selected Submittable through a comprehensive RFP process focused on security, user experience, and enhancing the way students access scholarship opportunities. Scholarship America’s thousands of scholarship sponsors will continue to enjoy the organization’s best-in-class scholarship design and management, while benefitting from Submittable’s powerful technology.   

“Scholarship America is proud to be independent, impactful and mission-driven,” said Mike Nylund, President & CEO. “By selecting Submittable as our technology provider, we can enhance our capacity to deliver greater efficiency while keeping our focus on what we do best: scholarship design grounded in best practices, full-service program management, and removing financial barriers for students pursuing postsecondary education.” 

“We are thrilled to serve as the platform powering one of the nation’s most trusted, experienced nonprofits,” said Thor Culverhouse, CEO of Submittable. “Bringing our technological expertise together with Scholarship America’s comprehensive service will provide the best possible experience for students and sponsors alike.” 

The first Scholarship America programs will begin transitioning from Scholarship America’s existing software to the new, best-in-class platform in late 2025. Students will benefit from Submittable’s powerful and easy-to-use system, which offers a mobile-friendly experience along with built-in support for additional languages and streamlined access to scholarships. 

For scholarship sponsors, the platform will provide a comprehensive yet easy-to-use system with greater flexibility, more configurable features, and advanced reporting—while continuing to deliver Scholarship America’s expert guidance, individualized service, and focus on students with financial need. 

Scholarship America is a non-profit organization that eliminates barriers to educational success so that students can pursue their dream. Since 1958, Scholarship America has distributed $5.7 billion to more than 3 million students. The organization works with partners to give students the support needed to succeed. Learn more at scholarshipamerica.org.

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