The inspiration for establishing a business to provide data renewal and refresh services came from clients in the higher education grant community. Over and over we were told by grant administrators that there was no reliable, fast, inexpensive or accurate process to secure up-to-date contact information about former grant program participants.
We know there are many online search services that offer you contact information. However, to our knowledge, none of these services specialize in serving higher education or offer the accuracy that we can! So what is our secret?
Incorporated in 2004, our “secret” is that we developed a highly automated business model that electronically accesses the most accurate demographic record databases available. Electronically, Scholars renews and refreshes the data clients provide using an unmatched proprietary process that no consumer online search service offers. We deliver what you need - accurate, confidential and current demographic data. We have proprietary access to public and private records and in return provides the current data in a customized data package, to meet your specific requirements.
Strict security measures are dictated under the Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement and Information Service Agreement. These two agreements insure that information clients share with Scholars is always protected through up-to-date encryption and security options. Your electronic file is encrypted when it comes to Scholars. The file is protected through encryption at all times during file transmission and equally stringent protocols are followed.
The student information you provide remains yours. Once we have met your demographic information requirements the current data is returned to you and permanently deleted. Permanently deleting client’s student information protects our clients and helps us to maintain the trust that is central to our business.
The Company’s highly skilled staff has extensive experience in higher education focused on financial aid and customer service. We understand the differences between loan, work study, scholarship and grant programs and, through the years working in the education sector, have developed services in each of these areas. Scholars will deliver information providing the desired accuracy you have requested. Simply stated, our process allows you to complete the required reports and perform effective longitudinal follow-up with confidence and accuracy. We hope you find Scholars’s commitment to provide you with the tools you need will result in enhancing best business practices in grant administration and build a platform for future grant funding.