AwardSpring Scholarship Management Reviews & Product Details

AwardSpring Scholarship Management runs the whole scholarship season in one system: applications, review, awarding, and reporting. Students complete one application and are matched to every scholarship they qualify for, so committees start scoring on day one. Awards post cleanly, and reporting runs from fund-level detail to a program-wide view. Support answers in 16 minutes on average, and teams rate AwardSpring 4.7 out of 5 on G2 across 110 reviews. Scholarship Management is one of four products on the AwardSpring Fund Platform, alongside Donor Management, Donor Experience, and Fund Management, so scholarship data flows straight into donor impact reporting and fund tracking.

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AwardSpring

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AwardSpring Scholarship Management Community

Languages Supported

English

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by

Alex Stepien

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

3 months

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Tammy P.

Program Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/25/2026

"Seamless Scholarship Management with Responsive Support"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

AwardSpring has given our small organization the ability to manage our scholarship program efficiently and effectively. The platform makes the entire process seamless. From students submitting applications, to our Review Board evaluating and selecting recipients, to awarding scholarships. The AwardSpring team consistently works to improve the platform, is open to feedback, and their customer support is responsive and always ready to help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

This is not a dislike, but an area where AwardSpring could improve for us is renewable scholarship functionality. Setting up the renewal scholarship schedule has been a challenge, and the process doesn't easily support funders reviewing the items students submit for renewal. Everything else about the platform works so well, this is a minor thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our scholarship applications used to be paper-based, which often resulted in incomplete applications or students applying for scholarships they weren't eligible for. With AwardSpring, we've streamlined the application process so students only see and apply for scholarships they're actually eligible for. This has led to more complete, stronger applications overall. Having the entire scholarship process on one platform has also been a major time saver, and it's allowed us to grow our scholarship program, creating more opportunities for students in the process. Our last scholarship cycle had a 65% increase in the amount of scholarships awarded over the previous cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thank you, Tammy. Running 55 funds and a district's worth of applications as a team of one is remarkable, and we are glad AwardSpring gives you room to do it. Your note on renewable scholarship setup is exactly the kind of feedback we want; I have passed it to our customer success and product teams so they can follow up with you directly and keep improving that flow. Thank you for being part of the AwardSpring community, and congratulations again on the foundation's new look.

Samantha H.

Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/23/2024

"A Great Scholarship Platform with Exceptional Customer Service"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

The customer service from AwardSpring to both staff, students, and scholarship administrators is truly special. Our scholarship applications tripled from implementing this software. I estimated that this saved us almost 160 hours of work by implementing the software. The lift on the institution was minimal compared to other products. The free training after implementation has been great. The price compared to other vendors and what it has accomplished has been great. The platform is user-friendly for both students and administrators. The ability to match students to scholarships with accuracy is wonderful. The reporting and communication functionalities work well and without extensive down-times, crashes, etc. Great product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

There is nothing I dislike about AwardSpring. Anything that I didn't like was more about us not trusting the product to do what it does. I sometimes worried that our data was not clean enough to do what it needed to do, but AwardSpring has proved me wrong every time. They also address any issues or missing features or integrations in frequent upgrades, releases, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

Prior to implementing AwardSpring, we spent countless hours on paper applications, Excel documents, manual processes. We struggled with getting good scholarship application numbers. As I mentioned, we have tripled the number of QUALIFIED Scholarship applicants & no longer have to match students manually to scholarships. This saved us almost 160 hours of work. It also improved the student experience! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kurt Reilly of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thanks so much for the positive review, Samantha! We appreciate your feedback and your partnership! (we really love to hear that we saved you over 160 hours of work - that's a full month!!!)

Wendy J.

Associate Vice President of Development

Higher Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/9/2026

"Reliable, Easy to Navigate, and Backed by Prompt Support"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

The platform is very reliable and easy to navigate. If there is a need to reach out to any support personnel, I know I will receive a prompt and thorough response. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

I'm still learning how to maximize the functionality! For our very first cycle I learned that thank you notes assigned as a post-award task would DUPLICATE if a student received more than 1 scholarship. I haven't figured out to remedy that yet! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

The proverbial problem of not having enough time! Award Spring has saved our Scholarship Committee hours because we can assign applications for review then use the scoring system to rank and award scholarships. Granted, there is still the 'human factor' and individual student considerations, but the platform and process are huge timesavers for sure! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thank you, Wendy. "Prompt and thorough" is exactly the standard our support team holds itself to, so they will be glad to read this. You are right about the human factor: the scoring ranks the field, and your committee still makes the call, which is how it should work. On the thank-you notes duplicating when a student wins more than one scholarship, that is a real wrinkle and you should not have to solve it alone. I have flagged it to our Customer Success team so someone can walk through the post-award task setup with you before your next cycle. Congratulations on a strong first year.

Verified User in Higher Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/21/2022

"User-friendly and wonderful customer service"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

I truly appreciate how quick and friendly Award Spring’s customer service is. The platform itself is user-friendly and intuitive, which has significantly streamlined what was once a rigorous, manual scholarship process. I couldn’t be more satisfied. Award Spring consistently rolls out updates that enhance the system without introducing many bugs, and I value how responsive the team is in addressing any concerns. The reporting features have also been incredibly useful for managing our data. The improvements made this year have been outstanding—they’ve genuinely made a big difference. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

Occasionally, the timing of updates can be challenging—especially when they coincide with the start of a scholarship cycle—but Award Spring is usually very responsive in helping us resolve any issues that arise. I also wish there were a simpler way to provide feedback to applicants about their scholarship submissions.I have seen in the updates coming this fall and next spring that there will be some AI integrations that should help with any issues I'm having with this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kurt Reilly of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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So glad to hear you're finding our software to be simple and intuitive. And we love to hear that you're pleased with our service team - we think they're the best :-)

We completely understand that by updating the software every 6-8 weeks or so we sometimes run into bad timing with application cycles opening and/or closing. We've made changes in the last few weeks that allow us to roll out software changes with no downtime, and we're always running webinars on how our platform changes from release to release, so let us know if there's anything we can do to further minimize impact.

Kelli F.

Seniro Assistant Director of Scholarships

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/1/2026

"AwardSpring Streamlined Our Scholarship Process with Exceptional Support"

4.5/5

Describe the project or task AwardSpring Scholarship Management helped with:

AwardSpring has transformed our scholarship management process and has delivered exactly what was promised. From onboarding through setup and implementation, the AwardSpring team provided exceptional support every step of the way. The platform is intuitive and easy to use for everyone involved. Applicants appreciate the straightforward application experience, while reviewers find the evaluation and scoring process simple and efficient. One of the greatest benefits has been the time savings. Since implementing AwardSpring, I have gained back at least two weeks each year that was previously spent managing and processing scholarship applications manually. Tasks that once required extensive staff time are now automated and streamlined, allowing us to focus on supporting students rather than processing paperwork. AwardSpring works as promised and has become an invaluable tool for our scholarship program. I am excited to see the continued innovation of the platform, especially new AI-powered features that have the potential to further enhance efficiency, improve processes, and provide even greater value for scholarship administrators. I highly recommend AwardSpring to any institution looking to improve efficiency, enhance the applicant experience, and simplify scholarship administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

There is very little I can say I dislike about AwardSpring. If I had to identify an area for improvement, it would be adding even more tools to further streamline administrative processes. That said, I am excited about the new AI features being introduced and the platform's ongoing innovation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering AwardSpring Scholarship Management:

I highly recommend AwardSpring to any institution looking to improve efficiency, enhance the applicant experience, and simplify scholarship administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

AwardSpring Scholarship Management has solved several significant challenges in our scholarship application and review process. Prior to implementing AwardSpring, our scholarship application system was home-grown and required extensive manual effort. Staff had to use spreadsheets to identify and remove ineligible applicants, manually process and organize submitted documents, and manage reviews outside of a centralized system. With AwardSpring, eligibility criteria are built directly into the application process, ensuring that only eligible students can apply for scholarships. The platform also eliminates the need for manual processing of submitted documents, as application materials are collected and organized automatically. In addition, scholarship reviews are conducted directly within the platform, creating a more efficient, streamlined, and consistent review experience for staff and committee members. These improvements have reduced administrative workload, minimized the risk of processing errors, and allowed our team to focus more on supporting students and managing scholarship programs strategically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thank you, Kelli. Two weeks a year back is the kind of number we love to see in a review, because it is time that goes to students instead of paperwork. Building eligibility into the application so only qualified students can apply, and running the reviews inside the platform, is the workflow we hoped teams would land on, and it is good to hear it held up from onboarding through your first cycles. Your note on wanting even more tools for the administrative side is heard, and it is the direction our product work is headed. Thanks for taking the time to write this.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/22/2020

"AwardSpring review"

4.5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

Easy to use and outstanding customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

It requires a lot of steps to print or save applications as a PDF document Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thank you for coming back to update a review you first wrote in 2020. Easy to use and outstanding customer service is the combination we work hardest on, and remote judging without bringing volunteers on site is exactly what the platform is for. Your note on the number of steps to print or save an application as a PDF is fair, and I have passed it to our customer success and product teams so they can look at shortening that path. Thank you for being part of the AwardSpring community.

Kerstin A.

Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/17/2025

"Award Spring Review for South Piedmont Community College"

4.5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

As I explored the features of AwardSpring, it quickly became clear how transformative it could be for both students and administrators. One of its most impressive strengths is the way it centralizes the entire scholarship process. Rather than juggling paper applications, spreadsheets, and endless email threads, everything is organized within a single, intuitive platform. For students, this means applying for scholarships is less intimidating—they can view available opportunities, check eligibility, and submit required materials all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

Reporting capabilities, while strong overall, could benefit from more dynamic and customizable dashboards. The existing reports are helpful, but users with more advanced data needs might wish for additional filtering options or the ability to create visualizations directly within the system rather than exporting to external tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

From an administrative standpoint, the automation features are a game-changer. The system can pre-screen applicants based on set criteria, send automated reminders about upcoming deadlines, and even assign reviewers to applications. These workflows reduce the potential for human error and free up valuable time that staff can redirect toward student engagement or program development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kurt Reilly of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thanks so much for this thoughtful and informative review, Kerstin! Your ideas on reporting are duly noted. We have plans this summer to make our Smart Reports even more responsive, and we have additional plans this fall as we prep for the next busy season to add even more reporting objects and filters.If you want to share more ideas or set up some regular checkpoints for sharing product ideas, please click the form below.

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Chapel A.

Operations Venue Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/9/2025

"Technical & Intellectual Support is Tops!"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

What I like best about AwardSpring is it's an all in one platform for student applications, reviewing, awarding, and receiving thank you letters and photos. Implementation has been smooth. The AwardSpring team is very personable and the tutorials are great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

I haven't found any downsides. After 2 years of use, we are very happy with the program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thank you, Chapel. Two years in and still happy is the review we most want to earn. Our team will be glad the tutorials landed, since they put real work into those, and "all in one place" for applications, reviews, awarding and thank-you letters is exactly what the platform is for. If anything ever does turn up on the downside list, we would genuinely like to hear it.

Karin Hammann D.

Program Manager

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/19/2021

"AwardSpring is a wonderful addition to any scholarship organization!!"

5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

I love that they are always available to answer our questions-especially during the crazy scholarship season! So many issues arise during the process, and you need answers on the fly. We are so happy with how they respond and are at the ready. I also love the way that they help to teach us how to fix and prevent issues in the future. They give you the tools you need to succeed and have your scholarship program grow and flourish. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

Honestly, there is really nothing that we dislike as we have been able to adapt to any issues and incorporate them into our program. I think that we have also found that some of the new adaptations are actually more efficient! We have found that suggestions and questions that we have are heard and really looked at to see if it might be a better way. We never feel dismissed and we are heard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering AwardSpring Scholarship Management:

If anyone is questioning it, let me tell you to just do it! It has added so much to our program and we feel that we have made the right choice. With 44 funds and an additional 15 through our affiliate we found it to be easy, user friendly and gave us a real boost in our applicants and quality of the application. It is also a great way to highlight your donors who make your program successful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AwardSpring Scholarship Management solving and how is that benefiting you?

We began to realize that the paper application is not ideal, especially because it isn't relevant to our intended audience. We needed to make an impact on high school or college students and that meant evolving and realizing that our intended audience lives online. You apply for jobs online, apply for colleges online and most students and young adults begin and end their search on a computer. In order to keep up with the times, we had to move to the online platform. We have found that we have been able to remove some of the responsibility of the school system with sending transcripts and have been able to really count on the letters of recommendations to be authentic. Every year, there was a question to the LOR's and if they were real. We had no way to follow up to question that authenticity but with the link being sent to the person writing the letter, it was impossible for the student to manipulate the letter. The benefits that we have realized is that it has really allowed more students to apply and has really cut down on the process of printing and we are so pleased to be able to login in at any time and check something with ease. It has also been great as we are all working remotely and meetings were so easy as we could all be viewing the same application at the same time without having to print a lot of copies and snail mail them. In the past, the deadline, while true, seemed to drag on due to the mail and delivery of applications. With this system, we are able to "turn the application off" at 5 pm and that is that! It was refreshing to not be worried what was coming in the mail three days after the deadline. We were also challenged with students not submitting complete applications and the question as to whether we as an organization was fair in the decision-making process. The ability to demonstrate fairness was easy with our customized scorecards, and really made the whole process fair and equitable. Numbers don't lie and it was apparent that the students that were at the top of the pack were there because of their accomplishments, not because of being a favorite of a staff member or reviewer. We are also very excited about the donor features. While a lot of our donors are no longer with us, their family members are. This is helping us to bridge the gap. We love that they are able to login and help us to introduce the donors to the students and their families. We feel that it is important that the students know about the donors and why they created funds. We have students that have received multi year scholarships and have really wonderful relationships with our donors who contributed to their college success. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kurt Reilly of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Wow Karin! Thanks so much for all these kind words. We thrilled to hear that you're finding both the platform's ease of use and our team's responsiveness to be huge wins for your organization. If there's anything we can do to help you or your team out - you know where to find us :-)

Ashley D.

President

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/30/2025

"A Professional Streamlined Solution"

4.5/5

What do you like best about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

AwardSpring allowed us to move our scholarship application platform that streamlined our internal processes and provided a more professional look to our application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AwardSpring Scholarship Management?

The inability to copy the entire application within the same award cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Gil Rogers of AwardSpring Scholarship Management

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Thanks, Ashley. "A more professional look" matters more than it sounds, because how an application feels to a student affects whether they finish it. On copying an entire application within the same award cycle: that is a fair gap, it is a request we have heard from more than one program, and I am making sure it is in front of our product team. If you want to add detail on how you would use it, reply here or write to support@awardspring.com and we will make sure it reaches them.