Head to head
Bold.org vs Unigo: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Bold.org but not Unigo, so this page compares them on facts only: cost, stated database size, application shortcuts, own no-essay awards and data sharing. 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 | Bold.org | Unigo |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Bold.org, Inc. | Unigo LLC; Unigo and ScholarshipExperts.com were acquired by EDPlus Holdings, LLC in 2013 and 2014 and combined in 2015 |
| Cost | Free Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". | Not read Cost not read. |
| Database, as stated | "Thousands of Scholarships Exclusively Awarded on Bold.org" (no exact count) | Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards |
| Applying | One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. | An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster. |
| Own no-essay award | None stated | Monthly Unigo scholarships, for example the Unigo $10K Scholarship (age 14 and up, US residents). |
| 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: Unigo scholarship management page
Source: Unigo homepage
Source: Unigo: our scholarships
Source: Unigo FAQs
Which one should you choose?
Choose Bold.org if
Students who want free, donor-funded scholarships with clear rules on every listing.
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?
- Bold.org: Its listings are scholarships awarded on Bold.org, with no exact count, so it is not a search of all scholarships.
- Unigo: Privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Bold.org or Unigo?
Bold.org: One-tap applications for no-essay scholarships in the app. Unigo: An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
Is Bold.org or Unigo free?
Bold.org: Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever". Unigo: Cost not read.
Do Bold.org and Unigo 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". Unigo: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.