Question 1

What is AwardSpring?

Accepted Answer

AwardSpring is the organization that manages the online database for Sisters GRO scholarship application, review and selection. The login site for both students and selection committees is https://sistersgro.awardspring.com/. Detailed instructions about how to register and navigate the site as a reviewer are here.

Question 2

How do I score scholarship applications?

Accepted Answer

Refer to your selection committee Chair for specific instructions on how they would like you to score applications.
 
If you are looking for assistance on how to provide objective scores, you can refer to our Selection Committees page where you will find a scoring rubric and an interview matrix.

Question 3

Where do we submit our final scholarship selections?

Accepted Answer

Final selections will be submitted by the Chair only.

Question 4

What is the Spread Process?

Accepted Answer

To learn more about the Spread Process, visit our Spread Process page.

Question 5

What do we do if our choosen recipient no longer meets our scholarship eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

If your final recipient no longer meets your eligibility requirements, we can work with you to either award another student in your scholarship applicant pool or you can hold on to funds for the following year.

Question 6

Can we change our scholarship eligibility requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, at the start of each academic year you have the ability to change your scholarship eligibility requirements. You will receive an email from Sisters GRO in October asking you to renew your scholarship and make any changes for the upcoming year by November 30.

Question 7

When do I have to submit the funds for my scholarship?

Accepted Answer

The final deadline for funds is the same day as the selection deadline which is moving to mid-March starting in 2026.

Question 8

Where do I send the funds for our scholarship?

Accepted Answer

You can submit funds either by mail or online:
 
Check: mail a check made out to Sisters GRO to P.O. Box 1546, Sisters, OR 97759. 
 
Online: Click the Donate button on any page of our website or click Donate Today to access the link to use a credit or debit card, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp or DAF (Donor advised fund.) You can even set up recurring monthly donations!

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