Platform facts · Read 15 October 2026
Bold.org facts: cost, features, privacy and ratings
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By The Fit Desk · Scholarship Match Finder · Published
Sources: public platform pages, app store listings and review sites, read 15 October 2026.
What is Bold.org?
Bold.org is a platform-run awards site.
Operator: Bold.org, Inc.
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026
New scholarships are matched to your profile. Each scholarship page shows the funder, eligibility, the award and number of winners, the application deadline and the date winners are announced.
Source: Bold.org scholarship page example · Read 15 Oct 2026
- How awards are funded: Donors create scholarships on Bold.org ("Join 10,000+ Bold.org Donors"); the homepage says donations are "100% tax-deductible".
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
- Rewards: Bold Points are earned through your profile, applications or a free browser extension and can be redeemed "for student loan payments and more".
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
- Paid placements: The scholarships page says: "We may be paid by companies displayed who are part of our Vetted Partner Program".
Source: Bold.org scholarships page · Read 15 Oct 2026
What does Bold.org cost?
Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever".
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
Free. No paid student plan on the pages we read.
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
What does Bold.org say it offers?
- Stated on the platform's pages
- Partly stated
- Not on the pages we read
- One application, many scholarshipsPartly
The App Store listing says "Apply with one tap (no-essay) or write a standout response".
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026
- Automatic reapplicationNot on the pages we read
- Runs its own no-essay awardPartly
Scholarships are hosted on Bold.org itself, and its App Store listing describes one-tap applications for no-essay awards.
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026
- Tracking and remindersNot on the pages we read
- Essay helpNot on the pages we read
- 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
- Mobile appStated
iOS app by Bold.org, Inc., rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings.
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026
How many scholarships does Bold.org list?
"Thousands of Scholarships Exclusively Awarded on Bold.org", with exclusive new scholarships "published daily and matched to you". No exact count is published.
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
The homepage counter showed "$17,961,130 Total scholarships awarded" and "20k+ donors" when we read it.
Source: Bold.org homepage · Read 15 Oct 2026
For scale, the stated figures on this site range from 10,000+ (ScholarshipOwl) to over 3.7 million (Scholarships.com); platforms count in different ways.
What does Bold.org do with your data?
Data: policy mentions sellingBold.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
What do public ratings say?
Trustpilot: 4.8 out of 5 from 218 reviews · Claimed profile since May 2026 · Read 15 Oct 2026
Source: Bold.org on Trustpilot · Read 15 Oct 2026
App Store (US): 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings · Read 15 Oct 2026
Source: Bold.org Scholarships on the App Store · Read 15 Oct 2026
Ratings are public opinions on the date we read them. Some profiles are claimed or paid for by the company, and small samples say little.
Can you see how many students apply?
Not shown on the scholarship page we read.
What are Bold.org's strengths and limits?
- StrengthFree, with no fees, and every scholarship lives on Bold.org with its funder, deadline and announcement date shown.
- StrengthStrong public ratings on both Trustpilot and the App Store at read time.
- StrengthOne-tap applications for no-essay awards in the app.
- LimitYou only see scholarships hosted on Bold.org, not a shared database of outside awards.
- LimitAutomatic reapplication, reminders and essay help are not on the pages we read.
- LimitThe privacy policy says it may sell your information to scholarship providers and institutions, and some listed companies pay to be shown.
Who does Bold.org fit?
Fits if
You want free, short applications to donor-funded awards and like applying in an app.
Look elsewhere if
You want one search across awards from many outside funders, or you do not want your data sold to scholarship providers.
Where does Bold.org come up in the match quiz?
In our eight example profiles, Bold.org is not in the first group for any.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bold.org free?
Yes. Free. The homepage says "100% free no fees, ever".
Does Bold.org apply to scholarships for me?
Partly. The App Store listing says "Apply with one tap (no-essay) or write a standout response".
Does Bold.org sell my data?
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".