Head to head
BigFuture vs Scholarships.com: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Scholarships.com 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 | Scholarships.com |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | College Board (nonprofit) | Scholarships.com, LLC (since 1998) |
| Cost | Free Free. | Free Free. The homepage says "100% free". |
| Database, as stated | Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year | Over 3.7 million scholarships and grants totaling about $19 billion |
| Applying | Not read. | Search and scholarship alerts; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. |
| 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 or share personal information", including for marketing and advertising; sharing with colleges and education partners is with consent. |
| Ratings | Not read | App Store (US): 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings. Trustpilot: 2.9 from 2 reviews (claimed profile since March 2021) |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Yes, 5.10 / 10 |
Source: BigFuture by College Board
Source: BigFuture about us
Source: Scholarships.com homepage
Source: Scholarships.com on the App Store
Source: Scholarships.com about page
Source: Scholarships.com privacy policy
Source: Scholarships.com 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 Scholarships.com if
Students who want the biggest stated database, including local awards, at no cost.
What should you watch for?
- BigFuture: Its privacy terms were not read for this edition.
- Scholarships.com: Too few ratings to judge: 5 on the App Store and 2 on Trustpilot.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, BigFuture or Scholarships.com?
BigFuture: Not read. Scholarships.com: Search and scholarship alerts; no auto-apply or one application for many stated.
Is BigFuture or Scholarships.com free?
BigFuture: Free. Scholarships.com: Free. The homepage says "100% free".
Do BigFuture and Scholarships.com sell student data?
BigFuture: Privacy terms not read. Scholarships.com: Policy says "We may sell or share personal information", including for marketing and advertising; sharing with colleges and education partners is with consent. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.