applier

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award first-time appliers for federal grant money Synonyms applicant, candidate, aspirant, campaigner, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seekerRelated Words competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier; dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse; crown prince, favorite son; claimant, pretender; nominee, running mateNear Antonyms incumbent, officeholder; awardee, honoree, inductee; dropoutAntonyms noncandidate