I think this is an awesome idea. Just a question though, do you have any issues with creating an API to link up to LinkedIn, so in the future they can migrate all of their contacts and some information about what they've done in high school?
I think this is an awesome idea though, congratulations.
You're welcome. This is seriously an awesome idea. I wish I had something like this in high school, because I did so much work outside of school with jobs and collaborations I did with other people, but schools weren't interested in this information, but employers were.
If there was an easy way for those people writing scholarships were able to filter through candidates based on their merits and their connections, it would be an easy way to show the students dedication to their field, and the fact that they have done so much to move forward their goals.
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On another note, I really don't think it's necessary to highlight 'ful' in your logo. I understand the site is trying to be similar to LinkedIn, but it almost makes it look like it's part of the LinkedIn family when it's really not.
Look at the favicon, or app icon for LinkedIn. They only say 'in' distinctively, I believe that it's the focus is because you're 'in a network, in a circle, in with people'. On your site, you're highlighting 'ful', but your favicon is the 'M' for Merit. There is no branding in the 'M', it's very generic.
I suggest thinking of a simple avatar, or icon to use as a symbol and have that be highlighted. Some sort of representation of what your site is. That way, that can be highlighted, and that can be your favicon, app icon, etc. That will distinctively be your branding.
Just so you know I'm not talking out of my ass, I work in the web development section for a huge clothing retailer. I've learned more about branding on the web and how people perceive things than I'd think I would in a front-end web development gig.
I think this is an awesome idea though, congratulations.