The phrase "individual applicant" refers to a person who is applying for something on their own, rather than as part of a group or organization. Full definition
Research shows that interviewers base their assessments of individual applicants on who else they've interviewed that day. (saytooloud.com)
For individual applicants who demonstrate financial hardship, either reduced payments or free care may be available (based on fund availability). (amcny.org)
They're accepting applications for original projects developed by individual applicants. (students-equaljusticeworks.org)