How DeadLetter Finds Your Hidden Awards
Most scholarship platforms show you the same awards as everyone else. Here's why we're different.
1. We Scour the Hidden Internet
Our AI crawls thousands of sources that major platforms ignore—small foundation websites, local civic organizations, county programs, niche professional groups, trade unions, and community clubs. These are the sources that don't show up on Google's first page.
2. Every Award Gets Scored
Each scholarship is analyzed across six factors and assigned a Leverage Index from 0 to 100. The higher the score, the less competition you'll face. We also calculate your estimated ROI (award ÷ application time) and win probability.
3. You Describe Yourself — In Your Own Words
No rigid dropdowns or checkbox forms. Just tell us about yourself naturally—your background, interests, goals, and what makes you unique. Our semantic AI understands context, not just keywords, and finds matches you'd never find through a traditional search.
4. You Get a Strategic Edge
For every match, DeadLetter can generate personalized strategic insights—how to position yourself, why you should apply, and what the awarding organization is really looking for. It's like having a scholarship advisor in your pocket.
How to Position Yourself
This is a niche award focused on students with specific, hands-on experience. Emphasize your robotics club leadership and your consistent volunteer work at the animal shelter. Frame these not just as hobbies, but as long-term commitments that demonstrate project management skills and compassion—qualities that small, community-focused foundations value highly.
Why You Should Apply
With a small award amount and hyper-specific criteria, this scholarship will receive very few applicants. Your background is a near-perfect match for the "robotics" and "animal welfare" keywords. This is a high-leverage opportunity where your unique story gives you a significant competitive advantage.
5. You Track, Apply, and Win
Save awards to your pipeline, track deadlines, and manage your entire scholarship strategy from one dashboard. Pro users get daily alerts for new matches so opportunities never slip by.
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