Head to head
Fastweb vs Scholly: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Fastweb 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 | Fastweb | Scholly |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Founded 1995; sold to Monster Worldwide in 2001 (per Fastweb). The privacy policy is issued by Iron Corp US Inc. | Sallie Mae (branded "Scholly Scholarships by Sallie"); acquisition date not read |
| Cost | Free Free. No paid plan seen. | Free Free to search, find and apply, per Sallie Mae. |
| Database, as stated | 1.5 million scholarships worth over $3.4 billion | "Thousands of scholarships" (no exact count) |
| Applying | Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. | "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 information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Trustpilot: 1.2 from 232 reviews (unclaimed profile). App Store (US): 2.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Yes, 5.45 / 10 | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: Fastweb homepage
Source: Fastweb about page
Source: Fastweb privacy policy
Source: Fastweb College Scholarships on the App Store
Source: Fastweb on Trustpilot
Source: Scholly scholarship search
Source: Scholly Scholarships by Sallie
Which one should you choose?
Choose Fastweb if
Students who want a large free database with listings checked by people.
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?
- Fastweb: The weakest ratings in the scored set: 1.2 on Trustpilot and 2.7 on the App Store.
- Scholly: We could not read its privacy terms.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Fastweb or Scholly?
Fastweb: Personalized recommendations from a profile; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. Scholly: "Scholly Easy Apply" scholarships use one form.
Is Fastweb or Scholly free?
Fastweb: Free. No paid plan seen. Scholly: Free to search, find and apply, per Sallie Mae.
Do Fastweb and Scholly sell student data?
Fastweb: Policy says information "may be sold to colleges" and may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers". Scholly: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.