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Find and match international scholarships, government programs, and student finance options. Analyze degree ROI, loan forgiveness, and essay strategies.

Instructions

ScholarPulse: Global scholarship and student finance intelligence. 12 endpoints covering scholarship search (190+ countries), international scholarship matching, government programs, Erasmus+, US financial aid (Col

Coverage: Global

Endpoints: • search ($0.15): Scholarship search • global ($0.15): International scholarship matching • government ($0.10): Government scholarship programs • erasmus ($0.08): Erasmus+ program guide • aid ($0.12): US financial aid estimate • fafsa ($0.10): FAFSA strategy • loans ($0.12): Student loan repayment strategy • forgiveness ($0.10): Loan forgiveness eligibility • roi ($0.10): Degree ROI analysis • merit ($0.12): Merit aid strategy • deadline ($0.08): Scholarship deadline tracker • essay ($0.10): Scholarship essay strategy

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toNoHost country
gpaNoGPA (e.g. 3.8)
debtNoTotal expected debt at graduation
fromNoHome EU/EEA country
langNoResponse language (default: English)
yearNofreshman | sophomore | junior | senior | graduate
fieldNoField of study
levelNoEducation level
majorNoField of study (e.g. nursing, engineering, computer-science)
monthNonext | this-month | next-3-months
stateNoUS state for state-specific programs
actionYesWhich endpoint to call. Options: search | global | government | erasmus | aid | fafsa | loans | forgiveness | roi | merit | deadline | essay
assetsNoReportable assets (exclude retirement accounts)
incomeNoHousehold income for need-based filtering
promptNoThe essay prompt text
balanceNoTotal loan balance
collegeNoUS college or university name
countryNoCountry to search in (default: US)
durationNoDuration in months (2-12)
loan_typeNofederal | private | HELP | Plan2 | OSAP
backgroundNoBrief student background
professionNoteacher | nurse | doctor | social-worker | lawyer | military | government-employee | researcher | veterinarian
test_scoreNoSAT 1400 | ACT 32 | IB 38
word_limitNoWord limit
demographicNofirst-gen | veteran | international | stem-women
destinationNoTarget country (e.g. UK, Germany, USA, Japan)
family_sizeNoHousehold size (default: 4)
nationalityNoStudent's nationality (e.g. Indian, Nigerian, Brazilian)
scholarshipNoScholarship name (e.g. Gates Scholarship, Chevening, DAAD, Rhodes)
degree_levelNobachelor | master | phd | associate | professional
employer_typeNopublic-school | nonprofit | government | private
years_in_serviceNoYears in qualifying employment
dependency_statusNoDependency status
years_in_repaymentNoYears already in repayment
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. It discloses pricing per endpoint but does not mention idempotency, rate limits, authentication, or whether the tool creates side effects. The listing of endpoints implies read operations, but this is not explicitly stated.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness2/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is verbose and unstructured, mixing bold text, a brief coverage line, and a bullet list of endpoints with prices. It lacks a coherent narrative and repeats 'Endpoints:' unnecessarily. It could be more concise and organized.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given 34 parameters and 12 endpoints, the description is incomplete. It does not explain how parameters map to actions, provide example usage, or describe return values (no output schema). The description fails to equip the agent with enough context to invoke the tool correctly.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% with each parameter described, but the description adds no value by linking parameters to specific actions. For example, 'to' and 'from' might be relevant only for 'erasmus', but this is not clarified. The flat schema with many optional parameters is not explained.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the tool is for global scholarship and student finance intelligence, listing 12 endpoints. It clearly identifies the domain and distinguishes from sibling 'pulse' tools. However, it doesn't succinctly state that the tool acts as a router based on the 'action' parameter.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives (siblings like 'grantpulse' or 'edupulse'). The description lists endpoints but doesn't provide criteria for selecting one endpoint over another or explain when not to use the tool.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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