Privacy Policy: The Liselotte Bieber Legacy Scholarship

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

We respect the privacy of our scholarship applicants. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when applying for the Liselotte Bieber Legacy Scholarship.

1. Information We Collect

When you apply for this scholarship, we may collect the following information:

• Contact Information: Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number.
• Academic Information: Current school, transcripts, and enrollment status at an Iowa college or university.
• Personal Narratives: Essays describing your family history, experiences with adversity, and vision for Des Moines/Polk County.
• Letters of Recommendation: Contact details and statements from your references.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data strictly for the following purposes:

• To evaluate your eligibility and merit based on our selection rubric.
• To communicate with you regarding the status of your application.
• To verify enrollment with your designated Iowa college or university (only for the selected winner).
• To announce the winner (limited to name and general background, with prior consent).

3. Data Protection and Confidentiality

We understand the sensitivity of information regarding immigrant and refugee status.

• Confidentiality: Your application data is strictly confidential. We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties.
• Government Agencies: We do not require a Social Security Number (SSN) for the application process. We do not share applicant information with any government or law enforcement agencies unless explicitly required by a specific court order or subpoena.
• Access Control: Only the designated Selection Committee has access to your application materials.

4. Data Retention and Destruction

• Non-Winners: All application materials for applicants not selected for the award will be securely destroyed within 90 days of the winner announcement.
• Winners: We retain the winner's information as required by the IRS for tax reporting and grant auditing purposes.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to withdraw your application at any time, request the deletion of your data, or correct any inaccuracies in the information you submitted.