Platform Implementation & Configuration • Provide a cloud-based solution (SaaS preferred) with a responsive user interface accessible via desktop and mobile devices that is hosted in the United States. • Customize the platform to reflect the branding and functional needs of the University of Connecticut. • Integrate with institutional systems such as the Student Information System (SIS), Financial Aid systems, and authentication services (e.g., Single Sign-On). • Provide data migration services for importing legacy scholarship data, applications, and recipient information. • Offer a secure testing area before deployment. 3.3 Scholarship Application Management • Allow students to search, view, and apply for scholarships through a unified portal. • Provide a dynamic eligibility-matching engine to recommend scholarships based on student data and criteria. • Support customizable application forms, deadlines, and automated communications (email and SMS). • Ability to connect donors to students and track thank you note completions. 3.4 Review & Awarding Workflow • Facilitate multi-level, role-based access for reviewers, administrators, and committee members. • Enable rubric-based evaluation, scoring, and commenting. • Allow batch awarding and integration with financial aid systems for disbursement. • Include tools for donor-specific award tracking and reporting. • Ability to assign fund types to a scholarship grouping plan for awarding projects. Ability to group awards as additive and awards as swapped. • Ability to flag students who are no longer meeting the requirements to receive scholarship based on change in academic status i.e., enrollment, change, change in major, Financial Need...
