Head to head
BigFuture vs Bold.org: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Bold.org but not BigFuture, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. Both are free to use.
By The Deadline Desk · Best Scholarship Sites · Published
Desk research from each site's public pages, app store listings and review profiles. Editorial assessment; we did not create accounts or apply for scholarships.
How do the facts compare?
| Fact | BigFuture | Bold.org |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | College Board (nonprofit) | Bold.org, Inc. |
| Cost | Free Free. | Free Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". |
| Database, as stated | Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year | "Thousands of Scholarships Exclusively Awarded on Bold.org" (no exact count) |
| Applying | Not read. | One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. |
| Own no-essay award | $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships: no essay, no minimum GPA or test score; entries earned by completing planning steps. | None stated |
| Data sharing | Privacy terms not read. | Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". |
| Ratings | Not read | Trustpilot: 4.8 from 218 reviews (claimed profile since May 2026). App Store (US): 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Yes, 6.30 / 10 |
Source: BigFuture by College Board
Source: BigFuture about us
Source: Bold.org homepage
Source: Bold.org scholarship page example
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Bold.org scholarships page
Source: Bold.org privacy policy
Source: Bold.org on Trustpilot
Which one should you choose?
Choose BigFuture if
Students who want no-essay drawings tied to college planning steps.
Run by the College Board, a nonprofit, and free.
Choose Bold.org if
Students who want free, donor-funded scholarships with clear rules on every listing.
What should you watch for?
- BigFuture: Its privacy terms were not read for this edition.
- Bold.org: Its listings are scholarships awarded on Bold.org, with no exact count, so it is not a search of all scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, BigFuture or Bold.org?
BigFuture: Not read. Bold.org: One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app.
Is BigFuture or Bold.org free?
BigFuture: Free. Bold.org: Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever".
Do BigFuture and Bold.org sell student data?
BigFuture: Privacy terms not read. Bold.org: Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.