Scholarship Program Management That Feels Different
Work with a dedicated team that stays involved, responsive and accountable so your program runs the way it should, without the internal lift.
Where Most Scholarship Programs Fall Short – and How to Avoid It
Even well-designed programs fall short when execution doesn’t hold up.
Delayed communication. Limited visibility into program performance. Applicant questions going unanswered. Internal teams spending time managing vendors instead of moving the program forward.
We hear this often from organizations that expected support—but ended up doing more than they should.
What It’s Like to Work With ISTS
This isn’t a platform you manage. It’s a team that manages your program for you.
Program Setup & Design
We design your scholarship program around your goals, audience and eligibility criteria—ensuring it’s structured to work from the start, not adjusted later.
Management & Execution
Your program is actively managed by a dedicated team that keeps everything moving, aligned and on track, without adding internal lift.
Dedicated Support & Applicant Experience
You have a consistent point of contact who knows your program and handles questions, issues and updates. Applicant support goes beyond technical help, with multi-channel, multi-lingual assistance that reduces friction for everyone involved.
Reporting, Data & Program Visibility
Access real-time program data without waiting on reports or submitting requests. Track performance, understand outcomes and answer leadership questions with clarity and confidence.
What clients notice first:
Consistent access. Real support. A team that understands their program.
“As a client, I genuinely appreciate the consistent support that we feel from ISTS and their staff. Those at ISTS that are aligned to support our scholarship program really understand the needs of our company and program and provide incredible communication and support. We very much appreciate the continued partnership.”
“The Kroger Co. Foundation transitioned our Kroger Scholars scholarship program administrator to ISTS in 2018. ISTS helped the Foundation update its processes, reporting and awards distribution. With a professional and friendly staff, they refreshed our program and we have received positive feedback from our applicants. Thank you, ISTS Team!”
“ISTS delivers excellent service to our scholars as well as service that is often above and beyond for our CSR team and other segments that have started scholarship programs. Our Program [Administrator] goes out of his way to ensure we are always taken care of and provides us with the expertise and guidance that allows us as a company to provide amazing scholarship opportunities.”
“ISTS has helped us in every way to execute our scholarship program. We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes to make our program successful. We are thankful that you provide all of the tools for the applicants to have an easy and thorough process to apply for our funds each year. You also make it easy for us by ranking the applicants once the applications are completed. It gives us a clear picture and enables us to keep the program fair and equitable. We look forward to working together for many years to come.”
“From the initial stages of creating our scholarship program to the ongoing administration, ISTS has been a reliable partner every step of the way. Their thorough approach and commitment to excellence make them an outstanding partner in managing scholarship programs. We highly recommend their services to any organization looking to establish or improve their scholarship offerings.”
Scholarship Management Success Starts Here.
See what a more supported program looks like. We’ll walk you through how our process works, and what would change for your program.
Let’s talk. We’ll walk you through how ISTS works and show you exactly how we take the weight off your shoulders.