400–500 word essay
Share your story of sacrifice and service.
Marc Zboch Scholarships
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Service & Sacrifice Scholarship · $1,000
Deadline: February 1, 2027 · 11:59 PM EST
Eligibility
Who Can Apply
- U.S. college or university students
- No GPA, major, gender, or demographic requirement
- Must meet enrollment requirements in the official rules
Application checklist
What You’ll Need
Applicant details
Provide your current contact and school information.
Four clear steps
How It Works
1
Review requirements
Confirm eligibility and read the official rules.
2
Prepare your response
Write and review your original essay.
3
Submit securely
Complete and submit the official Google Form.
4
Submission complete
Look for the on-screen confirmation after submitting.
Essay prompt
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Describe a time when you made sacrifices to help others.
Your original response should be 400–500 words.
Common questions
FAQ
Can I save the form and finish it later?
Google Forms may allow progress to be saved when you are signed into a Google account. Applicants should still prepare all required materials before starting.
What should I have ready before starting?
Have your 400–500 word original essay and your current contact and school information ready.
How will I know my application was received?
After submitting the Google Form, look for the on-screen submission confirmation. A confirmation email is not guaranteed.
Application Portal
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Open Secure Google FormBefore you begin
- 400–500 word essay
- Contact information
- Current school information
Submitted through Google Forms
Final check
Before You Submit
Certification
Confirm that your application is accurate and that the essay is your original work.
Publicity consent
Recipients or finalists may have their name, school, essay excerpt, photo, and story used for scholarship-related publicity. Non-selected applicants are not publicly identified without additional permission.
By submitting, you acknowledge the Scholarship Rules and Privacy Policy.
Form experience
Official application form
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