International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc.

09/14/2026

Time in between scholarship cycles is not only a time to report on what happened. It is also an opportunity to use what you learned to strengthen what comes next.

Application completion, eligibility questions, reviewer activity, award distribution, payment status and recurring exceptions can all provide useful insight into how a program is performing and where there may be opportunities to improve.

Looking at those patterns from one cycle to the next helps program teams make more informed decisions about applications, communications, workflows and reporting.

09/09/2026

Faster scholarship payments can make a difference, but speed is only one part of an effective disbursement process.

Visibility into payment status, clear student communication, accurate records and a plan for handling exceptions all help make the process easier to manage.

Our latest article explores the broader value of digital disbursement and what scholarship teams should consider beyond payment speed.

Read more: https://applyISTS.com/blog/what-scholarship-administrators-need-to-know-about-digital-disbursements/

09/01/2026

Transparency matters at every stage of scholarship administration.

For organizations already managing a program, that means having confidence in how applicant data is protected, how selection criteria are applied, how decisions are documented and how results are reported.

For teams evaluating their current process or a future partner, those same questions can reveal whether the program has the visibility and structure it needs to operate well.

Strong scholarship management should make the process easier to understand, measure and trust.

08/26/2026

Congratulations to our Owner & CEO, Becky Sharpe - one of Nashville’s top 100 CEOs and C-level executives for 2026!

We’re especially proud to see Becky included among this impressive group being recognized for their leadership, vision, passion and influence. Her curiosity, empathy and belief in investing in people have shaped the culture at ISTS as well as the way we serve our clients and educational assistance program participants.

08/19/2026

A scholarship program can be functional and still be underperforming.

Applications move. Awards go out. No visible crises. And yet the team is absorbing work they shouldn't have to carry, reports need manual effort before they're usable and impact questions at budget review take longer to answer than they should.

That gap between a program that runs and a program that performs is where most organizations are quietly losing ground. Full-service support is what closes it.

Discover the ISTS difference: https://applyists.com/how-it-works/

08/13/2026

Investing in training and education = a stronger workforce pipeline for the underground utility construction industry.

Recently, NUCA of The Carolinas shared how moving from a manual, paper-based process to a streamlined electronic system has benefitted both applicants and selection committee members while saving countless hours of administrative work.

We’re grateful to support NUCA’s commitment to giving back to the families who help strengthen the utility construction industry and proud to help make the scholarship experience more efficient for everyone involved.

08/11/2026

Two scholarship providers may offer similar services, but the real difference often appears once the cycle is underway.

When applicant volume rises, a time-sensitive issue surfaces or leadership needs answers quickly, does the provider take ownership or send the work back to your team? Is there one dedicated contact who understands the program or does every question enter a different queue?

Choosing the right partner requires looking beyond a list of capabilities and understanding how the relationship will work in practice. Our latest article outlines what to evaluate before making a decision, including applicant support, reporting, transition planning, compliance and accountability.

Read it here: https://applyists.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-considering-a-new-scholarship-program-partner/

Not every scholarship program partner delivers the same level of service, accountability or operational depth. Here is what organizations managing meaningful educational assistance programs should evaluate before making a change.

08/04/2026

AI can help scholarship teams work more efficiently, but responsible adoption requires more than choosing the right technology.

Scholarship programs manage sensitive information, high-stakes decisions and applicant experiences built on trust. Before introducing AI into any part of the process, organizations need clear guardrails around human oversight, transparency, data privacy and accountability.

Our latest article explores what scholarship providers should consider before moving forward with AI and why governance must come first.

Read more: https://applyists.com/blog/ai-in-scholarship-program-management-why-governance-matters-more-than-ever/

As AI transforms scholarship program management, governance, transparency and human oversight are increasingly important. Learn how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while maintaining trust and program integrity.

07/29/2026

Chasing reports. Managing rotating contacts. No proactive guidance on compliance changes. These aren't minor frustrations. They're signs your program is being maintained, not managed.

True program partnership looks different: dedicated support, real-time visibility and a partner who flags issues before they reach your desk.

We put together a direct comparison so you can see exactly where that line is.

Evaluate your scholarship administrator across service, reporting, accountability and strategic support with this practical vendor vs. partner guide.

07/22/2026

The conversation around AI in scholarship administration is evolving quickly. Have you reserved your spot?

Join us next week for an interactive discussion exploring practical AI applications, governance and the role of human oversight in scholarship program management.

Bring your questions and take part in the conversation:
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