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Higher Education Institutions

Submission Management Software for Higher Education

Power scholarships, grants, awards, fellowships, and more – securely and at scale. Submit.com centralizes application intake, multi‑stage reviews, decisions, and reporting in one configurable, no‑code platform built for universities and colleges.

Trusted by Leading Higher Education Institutions

Institutions such as the Oxford University, Munster Technological University, University of Virginia and Oregon State University streamline cross‑departmental programs on Submit.com, reducing manual admin, improving fairness and transparency, and elevating the student and reviewer experience.

  • Launch programs in days, not months
  • Built for multi‑unit collaboration and institutional governance
  • Near 100% customer retention and top‑rated support

One Platform for the Entire Application Process - From Intake to Impact - From Intake to Impact

Submit.com unifies the end‑to‑end submission lifecycle with built‑in best practices and audit‑ready oversight.

Collect

Build branded, accessible, mobile‑friendly forms with autosave and conditional logic. Accept documents, videos, portfolios, and research files with drag‑and‑drop simplicity.

Review

Configure single or multi‑stage reviews with blind options, rubric‑based scoring, weighted criteria, and automated reviewer assignments by department, program, or category.

Decide

Shortlist candidates, run scoring and tie‑break logic, and make bulk approvals or rejections with full audit trails and role‑based permissions.

Communicate

Automate confirmations, reminders, status updates, and decision letters for applicants and reviewers – personalized and on brand.

Report

Share live dashboards and export custom reports by program, department, college, or cycle for leadership, accreditation, and compliance.

Built for Every Department and Admissions Process

Scholarships & Bursaries

Online applications with eligibility screening, fair reviews, and transparent award decisions.

Research Grants

Structured submissions, committee reviews, and post‑award tracking with audit logs.

Academic Awards & Competitions

Nomination workflows, supporting file uploads, and blind judging – without spreadsheets.

Fellowships & Student Programs

Multi‑stage evaluation for competitive cohorts (internships, accelerators, residencies) with collaborative reviewer tools.

Additional Campus Programs

Conference abstracts, alumni funds, innovation challenges, faculty opportunities, and more – managed from a single platform.

Key Capabilities for Higher Education

Intelligent, Multilingual, No‑Code Forms

Multi‑step flows, conditional fields, data piping, and autosave. Accept 50+ file types and support accessibility by design. Allow students to apply in their own language with localised language options.

Eligibility & Routing

Auto‑tag applications, screen by criteria (GPA, program, status), and route to the right reviewers or committees.

Advanced Review & Scoring

Blind/anonymous review options, side‑by‑side comparisons, weighted rubrics, private notes, and conflict‑of‑interest controls.

Automated Communications

Stage‑ and status‑based emails for confirmations, reminders, and outcomes. Bulk messaging to applicants or reviewers.

Centralized Data & Audit Trails

One searchable system for submissions, files, comments, and decisions - with detailed logs and exportable histories.

Real‑Time Insights

Track volumes, turnaround times, reviewer engagement, funding allocations, and diversity metrics. Create shareable dashboards.

Security & Compliance

Enterprise‑grade encryption, role‑based permissions, SSO support, audit logs, and GDPR readiness. Supports FERPA.

Integrations

Easily export reports via our open API to student information systems, CRMs, data warehouses, and calendars to keep data in sync and streamline coordination.

Designed for Students, Admissions Teams, and IT

For Students:

  • A clean, mobile‑responsive portal with save‑and‑resume, clear guidance, and transparent status tracking reduces friction and drop‑off.

For Administrators & Reviewers:

  • Launch programs without IT. Use role‑based dashboards, structured scoring, and automated assignments to accelerate decisions.

For IT & Compliance:

  • Cloud‑hosted, GDPR‑ready, FERPA‑supportive, SSO‑enabled, and API‑integrated - minimizing maintenance while strengthening governance.

Launch programs without IT. Use role-based dashboards, structured scoring, and automated assignments to accelerate decisions.

Proven Impact with Application Management

Higher education teams using Submit.com report:

  • Faster decision cycles through structured, automated workflows
  • Significant reductions in manual administration and email back‑and‑forth
  • Fairer, more consistent reviews with blind options and rubric scoring
  • Better reporting for leadership, accreditation, donors, and audits
Submit.com Streamline Your Grant & Application Management

Transform Your Higher Education Submission Process

Modernize campus programs, reduce administrative burden, and ensure fairness and compliance – on a single platform designed for higher education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of programs can Submit.com manage?

Scholarships, research grants, fellowships, awards, internships, competitions, alumni funds, innovation challenges, and more.

Is it easy for students and reviewers?

Yes. The interface is intuitive on any device; reviewers can score and comment without training, and students track progress with confidence.

How secure is the platform?

Enterprise‑grade encryption, role‑based access, audit trails, GDPR readiness, and FERPA support for educational use.

Can it integrate with campus systems?

Yes. Supports SSO and exporting of data via our open API to connect with SIS, CRM, data warehouse, and internal tools. Embeddable forms are available.

What support is included?

Guided onboarding, tailored training, live support, and an expert Customer Success Manager.

What is the meaning of submission management?

Submission management is the systematic process of collecting, organizing, reviewing, and processing applications, proposals, and submissions through a centralized digital platform. For higher education institutions, Submit.com’s submission management software streamlines scholarships, grants, fellowships, awards, and research applications by automating intake, multi-stage reviews, decision-making, and reporting in one configurable, no-code platform designed specifically for universities and colleges.

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