Head to head
BigFuture vs Unigo: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We review both on facts only, so this page compares them side by side without scores. We could not read Unigo's cost terms.
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 | Unigo |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | College Board (nonprofit) | Unigo LLC; Unigo and ScholarshipExperts.com were acquired by EDPlus Holdings, LLC in 2013 and 2014 and combined in 2015 |
| Cost | Free Free. | Not read Cost not read. |
| Database, as stated | Over 24,000 scholarships, more than $1.5 billion a year | Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards |
| Applying | Not read. | An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster. |
| Own no-essay award | $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships: no essay, no minimum GPA or test score; entries earned by completing planning steps. | Monthly Unigo scholarships, for example the Unigo $10K Scholarship (age 14 and up, US residents). |
| Data sharing | Privacy terms not read. | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Not read | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: BigFuture by College Board
Source: BigFuture about us
Source: Unigo scholarship management page
Source: Unigo homepage
Source: Unigo: our scholarships
Source: Unigo FAQs
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 Unigo if
Students who want a large database plus monthly awards run by the site.
A large stated database (3.6 million scholarships and grants).
What should you watch for?
- BigFuture: Its privacy terms were not read for this edition.
- Unigo: Privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, BigFuture or Unigo?
BigFuture: Not read. Unigo: An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
Is BigFuture or Unigo free?
BigFuture: Free. Unigo: Cost not read.
Do BigFuture and Unigo sell student data?
BigFuture: Privacy terms not read. Unigo: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.