For a full overview, see Priority Pass & Referrals.
How many referrals do I need for Priority Pass?
You need 2 successful referrals. Each referred student must sign up using your referral link, create a verified student account, and confirm their email address.
What counts as a successful referral?
A referral is counted when the person you referred:
All three steps must be completed for the referral to count.
Is Priority Pass activated automatically?
Yes. Once your 2 successful referrals are verified by the system, Priority Pass is automatically activated on your account. You don't need to do anything extra — it just turns on.
My friend signed up but my referral didn't count. Why?
The most common reasons a referral might not count:
Your friend didn't use your referral link when signing up (they may have gone directly to the Bold.org website instead)
Your friend hasn't confirmed their email address yet
Your friend hasn't completed account verification
If you believe the referral should have counted, contact Support with your account email and your friend's details, and we can investigate.
Can I have Priority Pass and other boosts at the same time?
Priority Pass and other scholarship boost features are mutually exclusive — you can only have one active at a time. If you have a different boost active, Priority Pass won't stack on top of it.
How long does Priority Pass last?
Once activated, Priority Pass remains active on your account. It gives you 24-hour early access each time a new scholarship is published.
Where can I find my referral link?
Log in to your Bold.org account
Go to Scholarships > "Unlock Priority Pass"
Your unique referral link will be displayed on that page
You can copy it, share via email, or post on social media directly from that page.