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How to Submit a Scholarship Using the Backpack Scholarship Portal

The Backpack Scholarship Portal makes it easy for students and families to submit outside scholarships and send payments electronically — no checks, no confusion. It’s fast, secure, and helps your school apply your scholarship without delays.

Step-by-Step: How to Submit a Scholarship

1. Start at the Scholarship Portal

2. Add Provider Details

  • Add your provider’s name and their contact info

  • This ensures confirmation emails and payment instructions go to the right person

3. Add Scholarship Details

  • Fill in required fields:

    • Provider Name (who’s giving the scholarship)

    • Amount

    • Term (Spring, Fall, etc.)

    • Upload a PDF award letter if you have one (optional)

4. Add Student Details

  • Fill in required fields:

    • Student Name

    • Student ID

    • Student email (Optional)

5. Confirm Payment Method

  • Payment Link – Your Provider will receive a payment link in their email to allow them to complete payment.

    Note: If you have received funds into your own bank account and will be funding the scholarship from your own bank account, make sure to include your student email in the previous step. This ensures you receive the payment link email and can complete payment through the payment link using your bank details.

6. Review & Submit

  • Double-check your information and click “Submit” to send the scholarship.

7. Get Confirmation

  • You’ll get an email confirming the scholarship submission. If you included your provider’s or school’s info, they’ll get a confirmation too.

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