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Quiz · Six questions

Scholarship match quiz: six questions to find platforms that fit you

Quick answer

Answer six questions and the quiz weighs four paths (search databases, platform-run awards, apply-for-you services, and school and local sources), then checks each platform's published facts against your answers. Every rule is written out on How matching works. The page opens with an example student's answers; change any answer to see your own result.
01 / 06Where are you in school?

Pick the closest one. Parents: answer for your student.

02 / 06How much time can you give scholarships each week?

Be honest. A plan you keep beats a plan you drop.

03 / 06Would you pay for a service that applies for you?

Every legitimate scholarship is free to apply for. This is about paying for help, not paying a scholarship.

04 / 06How do you feel about essays?

Many scholarships ask for one. Some ask for none.

05 / 06How do you feel about sharing your data?

Most scholarship platforms are free because colleges, partners or advertisers pay for access to student data.

06 / 06Do you need reminders to stay on track?

Deadlines are spread across the whole year.

Your answers point to Search databases

  • Start here

    Search databases

    4 pts

    • +1 high school senior
    • +1 one to three hours a week
    • +2 happy to write essays

  • Lower on your list

    Platform-run awards

    2 pts

    • +1 high school senior
    • +1 one to three hours a week

  • Also worth a look

    Apply-for-you services

    3 pts

    • +1 high school senior
    • +1 one to three hours a week
    • +1 maybe after a free trial

  • Also worth a look

    School and local sources first

    3 pts

    • +1 high school senior
    • +2 happy to write essays

Platforms whose published facts match

Ordered by how many of your checks each platform's own pages satisfy. Equal fits are listed alphabetically. This is a fit to your answers, not a quality ranking.

School and local sources are also on your list: no platform covers them fully.

Equal fit

FastwebFastweb feature grid: stated 3 of 8, partly 1, not on the pages we read 4.
  • One application, many scholarships: Not on the pages we read
  • Automatic reapplication: Not on the pages we read
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Not on the pages we read
  • Tracking and reminders: Partly
  • Essay help: Not on the pages we read
  • States scholarships are vetted: Stated
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Stated
  • Mobile app: Stated
Matches 2 of your checks, 0 partly, 0 not on the pages we read · Fits 1 of your 2 picked paths, 0 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedStated

    "Every scholarship in our database has been researched and vetted by a team of real people"; Fastweb says it works to keep the database "free of scholarship scams".

    Source: Fastweb About page · Read 15 Oct 2026

  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkStated

    The footer links "Your Privacy Choices" and "Ad Choices".

    Source: Fastweb homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

Cost: Free. The homepage says "Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform".

Source: Fastweb homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: policy mentions selling

Fastweb's privacy policy (last updated December 17, 2025) says its free services are offered based on users' "willingness ... to be contacted by colleges or our marketing partners", that information "may be sold to colleges", and that it may be shared with colleges, employers, recruiters, "data aggregators, marketers".

Source: Fastweb privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read Fastweb's facts

ScholarshipOwlScholarshipOwl feature grid: stated 7 of 8, partly 1, not on the pages we read 0.
  • One application, many scholarships: Stated
  • Automatic reapplication: Stated
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Stated
  • Tracking and reminders: Stated
  • Essay help: Partly
  • States scholarships are vetted: Stated
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Stated
  • Mobile app: Stated
Matches 2 of your checks, 0 partly, 0 not on the pages we read · Fits 1 of your 2 picked paths, 0 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedStated

    The homepage calls it a "one-stop platform for vetted scholarships", and the App Store listing says every scholarship shows award amounts, deadlines, requirements "and a credibility score".

    Source: ScholarshipOwl on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026

  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkStated

    The site links "Do not sell or share my personal information".

    Source: ScholarshipOwl privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Cost: Paid membership after a free trial. ScholarshipOwl's FAQ says introductory services are free of charge and the full range of services is offered on a premium level, priced by the range of services.

Source: ScholarshipOwl FAQ · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: policy mentions selling

ScholarshipOwl's privacy policy (last revised December 23, 2025) says "we may sell Identifiers generally" and "We may also sell certain Sensitive Personal Information, like ethnicity and citizenship, to Third Parties". It does not sell text-message opt-in data, and it shares your information with third parties to apply for scholarships when you direct it to.

Source: ScholarshipOwl privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read ScholarshipOwl's facts

Scholarships.comScholarships.com feature grid: stated 3 of 8, partly 1, not on the pages we read 4.
  • One application, many scholarships: Not on the pages we read
  • Automatic reapplication: Not on the pages we read
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Not on the pages we read
  • Tracking and reminders: Partly
  • Essay help: Not on the pages we read
  • States scholarships are vetted: Stated
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Stated
  • Mobile app: Stated
Matches 2 of your checks, 0 partly, 0 not on the pages we read · Fits 1 of your 2 picked paths, 0 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedStated

    The homepage says "Vetted scholarship opportunities" and a "verified and continuously updated scholarship database".

    Source: Scholarships.com homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkStated

    The footer links "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and a Trust Center.

    Source: Scholarships.com homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

Cost: Free. The homepage says "100% free".

Source: Scholarships.com homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: policy mentions selling

Scholarships.com's privacy policy (updated April 17, 2026) says "We may sell or share personal information", including for marketing and advertising. With your consent it shares information with "education-related partners", provides it "to colleges and universities" and sends marketing.

Source: Scholarships.com privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read Scholarships.com's facts

Equal fit

Appily (formerly Cappex)Appily feature grid: stated 0 of 8, partly 1, not on the pages we read 7.
  • One application, many scholarships: Not on the pages we read
  • Automatic reapplication: Not on the pages we read
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Not on the pages we read
  • Tracking and reminders: Not on the pages we read
  • Essay help: Not on the pages we read
  • States scholarships are vetted: Not on the pages we read
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Partly
  • Mobile app: Not on the pages we read
Matches 0 of your checks, 1 partly, 1 not on the pages we read · Fits 1 of your 2 picked paths, 0 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedNot on the pages we read
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkPartly

    Appily's pages describe how to opt out of data sharing with colleges and link a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" page and a "Minor-Friendly Privacy Policy".

    Source: About Appily · Read 15 Oct 2026

Cost: Free account.

Source: Appily scholarships page · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: shared with colleges

Appily's pages say colleges can use your profile information "to share admission offers with students who match their criteria", and that opting out of data sharing with colleges is done through its Privacy Notice page.

Source: Appily: Cappex is now Appily · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read Appily's facts

NicheNiche feature grid: stated 1 of 8, partly 3, not on the pages we read 4.
  • One application, many scholarships: Partly
  • Automatic reapplication: Not on the pages we read
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Stated
  • Tracking and reminders: Not on the pages we read
  • Essay help: Not on the pages we read
  • States scholarships are vetted: Partly
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Partly
  • Mobile app: Not on the pages we read
Matches 0 of your checks, 2 partly, 0 not on the pages we read · Fits 0 of your 2 picked paths, 1 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedPartly

    For Niche's own awards, winners are selected and notified by Votigo, "our official scholarship fulfillment partner", and Niche says official mail comes only from Niche or @votigo.com.

    Source: Niche scholarship information page · Read 15 Oct 2026

  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkPartly

    You can opt in to sharing personal information with advertisers through your communication settings.

    Source: Niche privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Cost: Free account.

Source: Niche scholarship information page · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: policy mentions selling

Niche's privacy policy has a table of "Third Parties to Whom We Sell and/or Share" that lists identifiers (name, address, phone, email) going to "Advertising partners".

Source: Niche privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read Niche's facts

Bold.orgBold.org feature grid: stated 1 of 8, partly 3, not on the pages we read 4.
  • One application, many scholarships: Partly
  • Automatic reapplication: Not on the pages we read
  • Runs its own no-essay award: Partly
  • Tracking and reminders: Not on the pages we read
  • Essay help: Not on the pages we read
  • States scholarships are vetted: Partly
  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices link: Not on the pages we read
  • Mobile app: Stated
Matches 0 of your checks, 1 partly, 1 not on the pages we read · Fits 0 of your 2 picked paths, 0 partly
  • States scholarships are vettedPartly

    Every scholarship page names its funder, and the App Store listing describes "Real scholarships from real donors". A separate vetting process is not described on the pages we read.

    Source: Bold.org scholarship page example · Read 15 Oct 2026

  • Do-not-sell or privacy choices linkNot on the pages we read

Cost: Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever".

Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026

Data: policy mentions selling

Bold.org's privacy policy (effective August 29, 2024) says: "We may sell to or share your information with, and generate revenue from, scholarship providers, applicable academic institutions". It may sell to educational institutions named in your profile and takes part in "partner advertising programs".

Source: Bold.org privacy policy · Read 15 Oct 2026

Read Bold.org's facts

How does the quiz decide?

Two steps. First, each answer adds points to the paths it makes more useful; the highest becomes your starting point. Second, each platform gets points for describing your picked paths and for matching your situation, such as reminders or no-essay awards. The full rule table is on How matching works. A feature marked Not on the pages we read may still exist; we did not find it on the pages we read, so check with the platform.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the quiz send me to my school and local sources?

Because your answers put them first: you care most about privacy, you are early in high school, or you have time for strong essays. Local awards often get fewer applicants. The result still lists platforms in case you want one too.

Why are some platforms shown as an equal fit?

Their published facts match your answers to the same degree. We list equal fits alphabetically rather than invent a tiebreak.

Why did ScholarshipOwl drop out of my list?

If you answered free tools only, paid services are moved to a separate box, because ScholarshipOwl charges a membership after its free trial. Change question 3 to see where it would fit.

Does the quiz save my answers?

No. Your answers live in the page's address bar so you can share a result. Nothing is sent anywhere.