Applicant (noun)

1. A person who makes a formal application for something, such as a job or a loan.
2. A person who applies for something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, from latin applicare "apply".

Examples:

1. The applicant must fill out the application form.
2. The company received many applications from qualified applicants.
3. The applicant was interviewed for the job.
4. The college received a large number of applications from prospective students.
5. The applicant was accepted for the program.