The application struggle
Talent should not lose to polish
Personal statements are hard to start
Writing about yourself is the most difficult kind of writing. Most applicants stare at a blank page for days before producing a first draft they do not like.
Every scholarship has different requirements
One wants a research proposal. Another wants a personal essay. A third wants a statement of purpose. Each application feels like starting from zero.
No feedback until rejection
Most scholarship committees never share reviewer comments. You submit, you wait months, and you find out you were not selected with no explanation.
Limited support for first-gen applicants
Students without family experience in academia or access to writing centers face a structural disadvantage. The application process rewards polish, not just potential.
What Granted supports
Graduate fellowships, national scholarships, and institutional awards
NSF GRFP & graduate fellowships
Granted coaches you through the research plan, personal statement, and broader impacts sections that define competitive GRFP applications.
NIH F31, F32 & training grants
From specific aims to the training plan and sponsor statement, Granted understands the structure of NIH fellowship applications and guides you section by section.
Fulbright, Rhodes & international fellowships
Statement of grant purpose, personal statement, and affiliation letters — Granted helps you articulate your goals and qualifications for competitive international awards.
Institutional scholarships & personal statements
Whether it is a university merit award, a diversity scholarship, or a departmental fellowship, Granted coaches you through essays that communicate your story with clarity and impact.
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