Head to head
Scholarships.com vs Unigo: which scholarship site fits you?
Short answer
We score Scholarships.com 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 | Scholarships.com | Unigo |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Scholarships.com, LLC (since 1998) | 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". | Not read Cost not read. |
| Database, as stated | Over 3.7 million scholarships and grants totaling about $19 billion | Over 3.6 million scholarships and grants, $24 billion in awards |
| Applying | Search and scholarship alerts; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. | 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 or share personal information", including for marketing and advertising; sharing with colleges and education partners is with consent. | Privacy terms not read. |
| Ratings | App Store (US): 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings. Trustpilot: 2.9 from 2 reviews (claimed profile since March 2021) | Not read |
| Scored on this site | Yes, 5.10 / 10 | Reviewed, not scored |
Source: Scholarships.com homepage
Source: Scholarships.com on the App Store
Source: Scholarships.com about page
Source: Scholarships.com privacy policy
Source: Scholarships.com on Trustpilot
Source: Unigo scholarship management page
Source: Unigo homepage
Source: Unigo: our scholarships
Source: Unigo FAQs
Which one should you choose?
Choose Scholarships.com if
Students who want the biggest stated database, including local awards, at no cost.
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?
- Scholarships.com: Too few ratings to judge: 5 on the App Store and 2 on Trustpilot.
- Unigo: Privacy terms, apps and ratings were not read for this edition.
Frequently asked questions
Which saves more time on applications, Scholarships.com or Unigo?
Scholarships.com: Search and scholarship alerts; no auto-apply or one application for many stated. Unigo: An account saves results and essay questions to fill out future Unigo scholarships faster.
Is Scholarships.com or Unigo free?
Scholarships.com: Free. The homepage says "100% free". Unigo: Cost not read.
Do Scholarships.com and Unigo sell student data?
Scholarships.com: Policy says "We may sell or share personal information", including for marketing and advertising; sharing with colleges and education partners is with consent. Unigo: Privacy terms not read. "Privacy terms not read" means we could not read the policy, not that the site does not share data.