Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
The Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect from applicants, how we use it, and how we protect it. By submitting an application, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
When you apply, we collect the information you provide through our application form. This typically includes your name, email address, school or university, and your essay response. We only collect the information needed to review your application and contact you about the scholarship.
How Applications Are Reviewed
Applications are reviewed by the Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship selection team. Essays are evaluated based on how well they respond to the essay prompt and demonstrate personal sacrifice in service to others. Your information is used only to evaluate your eligibility, review your application, and communicate with you about the scholarship.
How Your Information Is Stored
Application responses are stored securely with the form and storage services we use to operate the scholarship. Access is limited to those involved in administering and reviewing applications. We retain application information only as long as needed for the scholarship cycle and our recordkeeping.
Service Providers
We use trusted third party service providers, such as form and hosting providers, to collect and store application submissions and operate this website. These providers process information on our behalf and are only permitted to use it to provide their services to us.
Cookies and Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard, anonymized information such as pages visited, approximate location, device type, and how you arrived at the site. This information is used only to improve the website and is not used to personally identify you. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.
We Do Not Sell Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade applicant information to any third party. Your information is used only for the purposes of administering the Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship.
Recipient and Finalist Stories
If you are selected as a scholarship recipient or finalist, we may use your name, school, essay excerpt, photo, and story for scholarship-related publicity, website content, and promotional purposes. Non-selected applicants will not be publicly identified without additional permission.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can reach us at gregzboch@gmail.com.