Step-by-Step: How to Submit a Scholarship
1. Start at the Scholarship Portal
Visit your university’s Backpack portal: https://www.backpackpay.com/universities
Select you University then click “Outside Scholarship”
Select “Student” as your role
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. Select a Payment Method
You’ll have 2 options:
Payment Link – Provider will receive a payment link in their email
Checkout Now – Make payment instantly via bank transfer
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.