Head to head
Niche 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 | Niche | Unigo |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Niche (ownership not read) | Unigo LLC; Unigo and ScholarshipExperts.com were acquired by EDPlus Holdings, LLC in 2013 and 2014 and combined in 2015 |
| Cost | Free Free account. No paid plan seen. | Not read Cost not read. |
| Database, as stated | "Thousands of scholarships" (no exact count) | Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards |
| Applying | Many scholarships need no essay; Niche says you can "apply to several with just a few clicks". | An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster. |
| Own no-essay award | $40,000 Niche No Essay Scholarship (deadline October 15, 2026, one winner, requirements: none). The menu also links a $2,000 No Essay Scholarship. | Monthly Unigo scholarships, for example the Unigo $10K Scholarship (age 14 and up, US residents). |
| Data sharing | Policy has a table of "Third Parties to Whom We Sell and/or Share" listing identifiers (name, address, phone, email) to advertising partners. | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | Trustpilot: 1.7 from 18 reviews on an unclaimed profile categorised as "SEO Service", which may not be the scholarship product | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Reviewed, not scored | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: Niche scholarships page
Source: Niche scholarship information
Source: Niche privacy policy
Source: Niche on Trustpilot
Source: Unigo scholarship management page
Source: Unigo homepage
Source: Unigo: our scholarships
Source: Unigo FAQs
Which one should you choose?
Choose Niche if
Seniors who want no-essay entries and may also want direct admission offers.
Large no-essay awards run by Niche itself, with a named fulfillment partner and clear scam guidance.
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?
- Niche: Its privacy policy lists identifiers sold or shared with advertising partners.
- Unigo: Privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Niche or Unigo?
Niche: Many scholarships need no essay; Niche says you can "apply to several with just a few clicks". Unigo: An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
Is Niche or Unigo free?
Niche: Free account. No paid plan seen. Unigo: Cost not read.
Do Niche and Unigo sell student data?
Niche: Policy has a table of "Third Parties to Whom We Sell and/or Share" listing identifiers (name, address, phone, email) to advertising partners. Unigo: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.