Scholar Hub Project

ScholarHub is a comprehensive Django-based web application designed to streamline the scholarship application and management process. The platform facilitates interactions between students, scholarship providers (organizations and institutions), and government entities (central and state governments) through a structured approval workflow. Key Features: User Management: Custom user model with OTP-based registration and verification, supporting students and providers Scholarship Creation: Providers can create scholarships with eligibility criteria (education level, caste, disability, CGPA) Application System: Students submit detailed applications including academic records, financial information, essays, and supporting documents Multi-Level Approval: Three-tier approval process (college/provider level, state level, central level) Payment Integration: Razorpay integration for application fees Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive admin interface for managing providers, scholarships, and applications Notifications: Email notifications and logging system for status updates Document Management: Upload and storage of transcripts, recommendations, resumes, and proof documents Technical Stack: Backend: Django 5.0 with Django REST Framework for API endpoints Database: SQLite (development), with models for users, providers, scholarships, applications, and logs Authentication: JWT tokens and session-based auth Frontend: Django templates with static files Payment: Razorpay API integration Email: SMTP-based email sending for OTP and notifications The application promotes transparency and efficiency in scholarship distribution by digitizing the entire process from application to approval, with built-in verification mechanisms and audit trails