:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --primary: #4F46E5;
    /* Indigo 600 */
    --primary-light: #818CF8;
    --primary-dark: #3730A3;
    --accent: #F43F5E;
    /* Rose 500 */

    /* Backgrounds */
    --bg-page: #F3F4F6;
    /* Cool Gray 100 */
    --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-input: #F9FAFB;

    /* Text */
    --text-main: #111827;
    /* Gray 900 */
    --text-secondary: #6B7280;
    /* Gray 500 */
    --text-light: #9CA3AF;

    /* Status Badges */
    --badge-open-bg: #D1FAE5;
    --badge-open-text: #065F46;
    --badge-closing-bg: #FEF3C7;
    --badge-closing-text: #92400E;
    --badge-closed-bg: #F3F4F6;
    --badge-closed-text: #4B5563;

    /* Type Badges */
    --badge-central-bg: #DBEAFE;
    --badge-central-text: #1E40AF;
    --badge-state-bg: #FFEDD5;
    --badge-state-text: #9A3412;
    --badge-private-bg: #F3E8FF;
    --badge-private-text: #6B21A8;

    /* UI Elements */
    --border: #E5E7EB;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);

    --font-heading: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --header-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

    /* Responsive Variables */
    --container-max-mobile: 100%;
    --container-max-desktop: 1200px;
    --touch-target: 44px;

    /* Dark Mode Overrides - Soft & Premium */
    --dark-bg-page: #0F172A;
    /* Slate 900 */
    --dark-bg-card: #1E293B;
    /* Slate 800 */
    --dark-bg-input: #1E293B;
    /* Slate 800 */
    --dark-text-main: #F8FAFC;
    /* Slate 50 */
    --dark-text-secondary: #94A3B8;
    /* Slate 400 */
    --dark-border: #334155;
    /* Slate 700 */
}

/* --- Global Theme Transition --- */
body {
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

body.dark-mode {
    --bg-page: var(--dark-bg-page);
    --bg-card: var(--dark-bg-card);
    --bg-input: var(--dark-bg-input);
    --text-main: var(--dark-text-main);
    --text-secondary: var(--dark-text-secondary);
    --border: var(--dark-border);
    --header-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1456513080510-7bf3a84b82f8?q=80&w=2073&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Dark Mode Transitions for Components */
body.dark-mode .scholarship-card,
body.dark-mode .header,
body.dark-mode input,
body.dark-mode select,
body.dark-mode button,
body.dark-mode .badge {
    transition: background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

/* Dark Mode Form Improvements */
body.dark-mode input:focus,
body.dark-mode select:focus {
    background-color: #334155;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.2);
}

body.dark-mode input::placeholder {
    color: var(--dark-text-secondary);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

body.dark-mode .section h3 {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

body.dark-mode .detail-header h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #94A3B8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

body.dark-mode.home-bg {
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1456513080510-7bf3a84b82f8?q=80&w=2073&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

body.dark-mode .results-count {
    background: #334155;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Badge Tweaks for Dark Mode Comfort */
body.dark-mode .badge.open {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: #34D399;
}

body.dark-mode .badge.closing-soon {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: #FBBF24;
}

body.dark-mode .badge.closed {
    background-color: rgba(107, 114, 128, 0.15);
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

body.dark-mode .badge.central {
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15);
    color: #60A5FA;
}

body.dark-mode .badge.state {
    background-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
    color: #FB923C;
}

body.dark-mode .badge.private {
    background-color: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15);
    color: #A78BFA;
}

body.dark-mode .btn-clear {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF2FF 0%, #E0E7FF 100%);
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1456513080510-7bf3a84b82f8?q=80&w=2073&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.home-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEF2FF 0%, #E0E7FF 100%);
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1456513080510-7bf3a84b82f8?q=80&w=2073&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
}

.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-desktop);
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 768px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
}

/* --- Header --- */
.app-header {
    background: var(--header-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 16px 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.header-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-icon {
    background: var(--bg-input);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    width: var(--touch-target);
    height: var(--touch-target);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.icon-sun {
    display: none;
}

.icon-moon {
    display: block;
}

body.dark-mode .icon-sun {
    display: block;
}

body.dark-mode .icon-moon {
    display: none;
}

/* --- Main Content & Layout --- */
main {
    padding-top: 32px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.action-footer {
    padding-top: 16px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .action-footer {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--bg-card);
        padding: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 1000;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .detail-container {
        padding-bottom: 90px;
    }
}

/* --- Typography --- */
h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-section {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    padding: 0 16px;
}

.hero-section h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

body.dark-mode .hero-section h2 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #fda4af 50%, #c084fc 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
    background-clip: text !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-section p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Cards & Containers --- */
.card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.search-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.06) !important;
}

body.dark-mode .search-container {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

/* --- Forms --- */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

input,
select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background-color: var(--bg-input);
    color: var(--text-main);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

input:focus,
select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    background-color: white;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.optional {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.form-notice {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: -8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

body.dark-mode .optional {
    color: var(--dark-text-secondary);
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    min-height: var(--touch-target);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(1px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--bg-page);
}

.btn-text {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 10px 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 100px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.btn-text:hover {
    background: var(--primary) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    transform: translateX(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Dark Mode Back Button Enhancements */
body.dark-mode .btn-text {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-light) !important;
    color: var(--primary-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.15) !important;
}

body.dark-mode .btn-text:hover {
    background: var(--primary-light) !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    border-color: var(--primary-light) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.4) !important;
}

/* --- Results Toolbar & Filtering --- */
.results-toolbar {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.search-bar {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.search-bar input {
    padding-left: 48px;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-input);
}

.filter-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.toolbar-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.control-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
}

.control-group label {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.control-group select {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.checkbox-group {
    min-width: unset;
    flex: 0;
}

.checkbox-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-clear {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.btn-clear:hover {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .control-group {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }

    .actions-row {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

/* --- Scholarship List --- */
.scholarship-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .scholarship-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
    .scholarship-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.scholarship-card {
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.card-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Status Badges */
.badge.open {
    background: var(--badge-open-bg);
    color: var(--badge-open-text);
}

.badge.closing-soon {
    background: var(--badge-closing-bg);
    color: var(--badge-closing-text);
}

.badge.closed {
    background: var(--badge-closed-bg);
    color: var(--badge-closed-text);
}

.badge.upcoming {
    background: var(--status-upcoming-bg);
    color: var(--status-upcoming-text);
}

/* Type Badges */
.badge.central {
    background: var(--badge-central-bg);
    color: var(--badge-central-text);
}

.badge.state {
    background: var(--badge-state-bg);
    color: var(--badge-state-text);
}

.badge.private {
    background: var(--badge-private-bg);
    color: var(--badge-private-text);
}

.scholarship-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.card-benefit {
    background: var(--bg-input);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.benefit-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.025em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.benefit-value {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.card-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.deadline-info {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-view {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.scholarship-card:hover .btn-view {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .btn-view {
        min-height: var(--touch-target);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Expired State Modifier */
.scholarship-card.closed {
    opacity: 0.7;
    filter: grayscale(0.2);
}

.scholarship-card.closed .benefit-value {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.scholarship-card.expired {
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.scholarship-card .btn-bookmark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Detail View --- */
.detail-container {
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .detail-layout {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
        gap: 32px;
        align-items: start;
    }

    .detail-sidebar {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px;
    }

    .detail-header {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .detail-badges {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .detail-urgency {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }
}

.detail-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.detail-header h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 8px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.detail-benefit-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.detail-benefit-highlight .label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.detail-benefit-highlight .value {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.section {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.download-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 2px solid #10B981;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 24px;
}

.download-hint {
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
}

.btn-download-docs {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #059669 100%);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: pulse-highlight 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 400px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-download-docs:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
}

.btn-download-docs:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

@keyframes pulse-highlight {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
    }
}

body.dark-mode .download-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1) 100%);
    border-color: #059669;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .btn-download-docs {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.notes-box {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    border: 1px solid #FDE68A;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

body.dark-mode .notes-box {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.notes-box p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #92400E;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

body.dark-mode .notes-box p {
    color: #FDE68A;
}

.application-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 17px;
    top: 36px;
    bottom: -16px;
    width: 2px;
    background: var(--border);
}

.step-number {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.step-content h4 {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.detail-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.detail-urgency {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-value {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.detail-sections ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.detail-sections li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.detail-sections li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.btn-bookmark {
    background: var(--bg-input);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.btn-bookmark:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: white;
}

.btn-bookmark.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.3);
}

.scholarship-card .btn-bookmark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.detail-header-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* --- Tracking Section --- */
.tracking-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: white;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.status-planning {
    background: #6366f1;
}

.status-applied {
    background: #10b981;
}

.status-missed {
    background: #f43f5e;
}

.tracking-options {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.btn-tracking {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-tracking.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* --- Dashboard Section --- */
.dashboard-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

.dashboard-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.dashboard-summary {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.summary-stat {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: block;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Navigation / Tabs --- */
.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
    background: var(--bg-input);
}

.badge-count {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

/* --- UI Polishing --- */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

#results-count {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.privacy-notice {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

body.dark-mode .privacy-notice {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
}

.empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Mini Action Buttons --- */
.mini-card {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mini-card-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.btn-mini-action {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.btn-mini-action:hover {
    background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.1);
    color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* --- Dashboard Specifics --- */
.mini-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mini-card {
    background: var(--bg-input);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.mini-card-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.mini-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

body.dark-mode .btn-mini-action:hover {
    background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.2);
}

/* --- Upgraded Trust & Credibility Section --- */
.trust-section {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.trust-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.trust-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.trust-card-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.06);
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

body.dark-mode .trust-card-icon {
    background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.12);
}

.trust-badge-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.badge-verified {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #059669;
}

body.dark-mode .badge-verified {
    background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
    color: #34D399;
}

.badge-portal {
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

body.dark-mode .badge-portal {
    background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.badge-updated {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #d97706;
}

body.dark-mode .badge-updated {
    background: rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15);
    color: #fbbf24;
}

.badge-privacy {
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: #4f46e5;
}

body.dark-mode .badge-privacy {
    background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.15);
    color: #818cf8;
}

.trust-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.trust-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Upgraded Privacy Notice Box --- */
.privacy-notice-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.03) 0%, rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    border-left: 4px solid #10b981;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
}

body.dark-mode .privacy-notice-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06) 0%, rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.03) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.2);
    border-left-color: #34d399;
}

.privacy-icon-wrapper {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: #10b981;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

body.dark-mode .privacy-icon-wrapper {
    color: #34d399;
}

.privacy-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.privacy-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}



.btn-copy:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Complete Mobile Responsiveness & UI Optimization Upgrade
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Global Viewport Safety & Layout Fixes --- */
html, body {
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* --- 2. Fluid & Responsive Typography --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    body {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    h2 {
        font-size: 1.45rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    }
    p {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .hero-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- 3. Header & Logo Wrapping Protection --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    }
    .header-flex {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }
    .header-actions {
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
}

/* --- 4. Onboarding Profile Form Stacking --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .search-container.card {
        padding: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    }
    .form-notice {
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        margin-top: -4px !important;
    }
}

/* --- 5. Results Toolbar Collapsing & Filter Alignment --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .results-toolbar {
        padding: 16px !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
    .filter-controls {
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .toolbar-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .control-group {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
    }
    .control-group label {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .control-group select {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .actions-row {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }
    .checkbox-group {
        width: auto !important;
        min-width: unset !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
    }
    .btn-clear {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
        background: var(--bg-input) !important;
    }
    body.dark-mode .btn-clear {
        border-color: var(--dark-border) !important;
    }
}

/* --- 6. Scholarship Listing Grid Adaptation --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .scholarship-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    .scholarship-card {
        padding: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
    .scholarship-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    }
    .card-benefit {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }
    .benefit-value {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- 7. Scholarship Detail Side-by-Side to Column Stack --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .detail-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 24px !important;
    }
    .detail-sidebar {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .detail-container {
        padding-bottom: 96px !important; /* Safety padding for floating apply CTA */
    }
    .detail-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.35rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .detail-header .meta-info {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .detail-benefit-highlight {
        padding: 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    }
    .detail-benefit-highlight .value {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important;
    }
    .section {
        padding: 16px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
    .checklist li, .document-checklist li, .detail-sections li {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        padding-left: 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    .notes-box {
        padding: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
    .dates-section {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .date-item {
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border) !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    body.dark-mode .date-item {
        border-color: var(--dark-border) !important;
    }
    .date-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .date-item .label {
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .download-section {
        padding: 20px 16px !important;
    }
    .btn-download-docs {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
    }
}

/* --- 8. Mobile Fixed Bottom Application Action Bar --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .detail-sidebar .action-footer {
        position: fixed !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        background: var(--bg-card) !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
        z-index: 1000 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border) !important;
    }
    body.dark-mode .detail-sidebar .action-footer {
        background: var(--dark-bg-card) !important;
        border-top-color: var(--dark-border) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 -4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
    }
    .btn-lg {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        min-height: 48px !important;
    }
}

/* --- 9. Dashboard Grid Balance --- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .dashboard-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 16px !important;
    }
    .dashboard-section.card {
        padding: 16px !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
    }
}

/* --- 10. Touch Target & Accessibility Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    input, select, .btn, .btn-icon, .btn-bookmark, .btn-tracking, .btn-mini-action {
        min-height: 48px !important;
    }
    .btn-bookmark {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
    }
    .btn-icon {
        width: 48px !important;
        height: 48px !important;
    }
    .btn-tracking {
        padding: 10px 8px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    .btn-mini-action {
        width: 44px !important;
        height: 44px !important;
    }
    .mini-card {
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Profile Completion Progress Tracker
   ========================================================================== */

.profile-progress-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.04) !important;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.profile-progress-container.is-complete {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35) !important;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.05) !important;
}

.profile-progress-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.profile-progress-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.profile-progress-percent {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
    min-width: 38px;
    text-align: right;
}

.profile-progress-container.is-complete .profile-progress-percent {
    color: #10B981;
}

/* Track (background rail) */
.profile-progress-bar-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 99px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Fill bar */
.profile-progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    border-radius: 99px;
    transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Shimmer animation on the fill */
.profile-progress-bar-fill::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -60%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    animation: progress-shimmer 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes progress-shimmer {
    0%   { left: -60%; }
    100% { left: 120%; }
}

/* Complete state — green gradient */
.profile-progress-container.is-complete .profile-progress-bar-fill {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10B981 0%, #34D399 100%);
}

/* Status message */
.profile-progress-status {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 8px 0 0 0;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.profile-progress-container.is-complete .profile-progress-status {
    color: #059669;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- Dark Mode Overrides --- */
body.dark-mode .profile-progress-container {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

body.dark-mode .profile-progress-container.is-complete {
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1) !important;
    border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.3) !important;
}

body.dark-mode .profile-progress-bar-bg {
    background: var(--dark-border);
}

body.dark-mode .profile-progress-percent {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

body.dark-mode .profile-progress-container.is-complete .profile-progress-percent {
    color: #34D399;
}

body.dark-mode .profile-progress-container.is-complete .profile-progress-status {
    color: #34D399;
}

/* --- Mobile Responsive Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .profile-progress-container {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .profile-progress-label {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
    .profile-progress-percent {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .profile-progress-bar-bg {
        height: 7px;
    }
    .profile-progress-status {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Upgraded No Results Empty State Card
   ========================================================================== */

.no-results-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 32px;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 32px auto;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.no-results-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.no-results-icon-wrapper {
    font-size: 3rem;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.05);
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    animation: icon-float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes icon-float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

body.dark-mode .no-results-icon-wrapper {
    background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.12);
}

.no-results-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin: 0;
}

.no-results-description {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

/* Context-Sensitive Guidance List */
.no-results-guidance {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

body.dark-mode .no-results-guidance {
    background: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.03);
    border-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.1);
}

.no-results-guidance h4 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

body.dark-mode .no-results-guidance h4 {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.no-results-guidance ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.no-results-guidance li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.no-results-guidance li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    top: -2px;
}

body.dark-mode .no-results-guidance li::before {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Actions Row */
.no-results-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .no-results-card {
        padding: 36px 20px;
        margin: 20px auto;
    }
    .no-results-icon-wrapper {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    .no-results-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .no-results-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .no-results-guidance {
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Upgraded Loading Experience & Animation System
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Hardware Accelerated UI Fade-In Transition --- */
.fade-in-active {
    animation: ui-fade-in 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes ui-fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(4px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- 2. Skeleton Loading Cards Grid & Shimmer Visuals --- */
.skeleton-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skeleton-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.4) 25%, 
        rgba(243, 244, 246, 0.7) 50%, 
        rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.4) 75%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer-pulse 1.4s infinite linear;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

body.dark-mode .skeleton-shimmer {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.4) 25%, 
        rgba(71, 85, 105, 0.7) 50%, 
        rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.4) 75%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
}

@keyframes shimmer-pulse {
    0% { background-position: 200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}

.skeleton-badge {
    width: 72px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.skeleton-title {
    width: 80%;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.skeleton-text {
    width: 60%;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.skeleton-button {
    width: 100%;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* --- 3. Skeleton Details Content Placeholder --- */
.skeleton-detail-hero {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 24px;
}

body.dark-mode .skeleton-detail-hero {
    border-color: var(--dark-border);
}

.skeleton-detail-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.skeleton-detail-title {
    width: 55%;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.skeleton-detail-highlight {
    width: 180px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.skeleton-detail-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.skeleton-detail-heading {
    width: 110px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.skeleton-detail-line {
    width: 100%;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.skeleton-detail-line.short {
    width: 70%;
}

/* --- 4. High-Performance Spinner Indicator --- */
.spinner-loader {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border-top-color: var(--primary);
    animation: spinner-spin 0.75s infinite linear;
}

body.dark-mode .spinner-loader {
    border-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.2);
    border-top-color: var(--primary-light);
}

@keyframes spinner-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.spinner-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 40px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Upgraded Accessibility (A11Y) & Inclusive UX Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Keyboard Tabbing Focus Outlines (focus-visible only) --- */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--primary-light) !important;
    outline-offset: 3px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

/* Specific focus visibility overrides for buttons & interactive elements */
.btn:focus-visible, 
.btn-icon:focus-visible, 
.btn-bookmark:focus-visible, 
.btn-tracking:focus-visible, 
.btn-mini-action:focus-visible {
    outline-color: var(--accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35) !important;
}

.scholarship-card:focus-visible {
    outline-color: var(--primary-light) !important;
    outline-offset: 4px !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Ensure focusable headings do not display unintended focus outlines, borders, or box-shadow boxes */
h2[tabindex="-1"]:focus,
h2[tabindex="-1"]:focus-visible,
h2:focus,
h2:focus-visible {
    outline: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* --- 2. In-Page Assertive Form Error Callout --- */
.form-error-box {
    background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: #b91c1c;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

body.dark-mode .form-error-box {
    background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
    color: #fca5a5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ELEGANT NATIVE FAQ ACCORDION & EDUCATIONAL SEO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-section {
    margin-top: 48px;
    text-align: left;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

body.dark-mode .faq-section h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #fda4af 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.faq-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item[open] {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    line-height: 1;
}

body.dark-mode .faq-item summary::after {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.04);
}

body.dark-mode .faq-item summary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.04);
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
    animation: faq-slide-down 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-content {
    border-top-color: var(--border);
}

.faq-content p {
    margin: 12px 0 0 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

@keyframes faq-slide-down {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --- Educational Section Style Overrides for Premium Glassmorphic Aesthetic --- */
.educational-seo-section {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px !important;
    margin-top: 48px;
    text-align: left;
}

body.dark-mode .educational-seo-section {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.educational-seo-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

body.dark-mode .educational-seo-section h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #fda4af 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.educational-seo-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.educational-seo-content p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ELEGANT KNOWLEDGE HUB & SEO SITEMAP FOOTER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.seo-knowledge-hub {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px !important;
    margin-top: 48px;
    text-align: left;
}

body.dark-mode .seo-knowledge-hub {
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.5) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}

.seo-knowledge-hub h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

body.dark-mode .seo-knowledge-hub h3 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light) 0%, #fda4af 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.knowledge-hub-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.knowledge-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.knowledge-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.knowledge-item[open] {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.knowledge-item summary {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.knowledge-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.knowledge-item summary::after {
    content: "↓";
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

body.dark-mode .knowledge-item summary::after {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.knowledge-item[open] summary::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.knowledge-item summary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.03);
}

body.dark-mode .knowledge-item summary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(129, 140, 248, 0.03);
}

.knowledge-content {
    padding: 0 20px 20px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid transparent;
    animation: faq-slide-down 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}

.knowledge-item[open] .knowledge-content {
    border-top-color: var(--border);
}

.knowledge-content p {
    margin: 12px 0 0 0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.knowledge-content ul, .knowledge-content ol {
    margin: 12px 0 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.knowledge-content li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Table styling for knowledge matrix */
.knowledge-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin-top: 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.knowledge-content th, .knowledge-content td {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.knowledge-content th {
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

body.dark-mode .knowledge-content th {
    background-color: #334155;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --- Sitemap Footer Styles --- */
.seo-footer-sitemap {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 40px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    width: 100%;
}

.sitemap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.sitemap-column h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sitemap-column ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sitemap-column a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sitemap-column a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

body.dark-mode .sitemap-column a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-light);
}

.footer-notice {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}