The phrase "successful applicants" refers to the people who have been chosen or accepted for a job, program, or opportunity after going through a selection process. Full definition
The department has published the names of 73 successful applicants for the second round of the strategic school improvement fund, two fewer than expected. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Some private student loan lenders post the average credit score and income of successful applicants on their website. (studentloans.net)
Take a look at resumes of other successful applicants in the industry and the format they are using. (resumeformat.org)