Head to head
Bold.org vs Scholly: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Bold.org but not Scholly, 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 | Bold.org | Scholly |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Bold.org, Inc. | Sallie Mae (branded "Scholly Scholarships by Sallie"); acquisition date not read |
| Cost | Free Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". | Free Free to search, find and apply, per Sallie Mae. |
| Database, as stated | "Thousands of Scholarships Exclusively Awarded on Bold.org" (no exact count) | "Thousands of scholarships" (no exact count) |
| Applying | One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. | "Scholly Easy Apply" scholarships use one form. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | $5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship and $2,000 No Essay Scholarship. |
| Data sharing | Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Trustpilot: 4.8 from 218 reviews (claimed profile since May 2026). App Store (US): 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Yes, 6.30 / 10 | Reviewed, not scored |
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
Source: Scholly scholarship search
Source: Scholly Scholarships by Sallie
Which one should you choose?
Choose Bold.org if
Students who want free, donor-funded scholarships with clear rules on every listing.
Choose Scholly if
Students who want a free search plus no-essay awards from a lender's scholarship brand.
Free, with a one-form Easy Apply option.
What should you watch for?
- Bold.org: Its listings are scholarships awarded on Bold.org, with no exact count, so it is not a search of all scholarships.
- Scholly: We could not read its privacy terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Bold.org or Scholly?
Bold.org: One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. Scholly: "Scholly Easy Apply" scholarships use one form.
Is Bold.org or Scholly free?
Bold.org: Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". Scholly: Free to search, find and apply, per Sallie Mae.
Do Bold.org and Scholly sell student data?
Bold.org: Policy says "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". Scholly: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.