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The 2026-2027 Smiley Family Foundation Scholarship for Catholic Excellence & Service

Thank you for applying for the Smiley Family Foundation Scholarship for Catholic Excellence & Service. Please complete the application below. Items with an * are required. Completed applications are due no later than April 15, 2026. This scholarship is open to incoming 9th graders only with verfied financial need.

Student Information

First Name*

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Middle Name

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Last Name*

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Email *

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Phone*

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Primary Parent/Guardian Information

First Name*

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Last Name*

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Email *

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Phone*

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Parish Name*

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Pastor's Name*

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Current School*

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GPA*

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Please list applicant's extra curricular activities and awards.*

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Student Essay Prompt (one essay):

In 500 words or less, please describe:

1) How your Catholic faith influences your daily life.

2) Your involvement in your parish and the impact of your participation.

3) Why a Lexington Catholic education is important ot you and how this scholarship will help your family.

STUDENT ESSAY: Please submit your essay in the space provided below or by uploading it into this application.

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Pastor Recommendation: Applicants may either ask their pastor to mail in their letter of recommendation, or applicant may upload their pastor's recommendation using this link. If the pastor is mailing the letter of recommendation, please ensure the letter is addressed as follows: Att: Anna Wagner, Lexington Catholic High School, 2250 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503.

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Teacher Recommendation: Applicants may either ask their teacher to mail in their letter of recommendation, or the applicant may upload their teacher's recommendation using this link. If your teacher is mailing the letter of recommendation, please ensure the letter is addressed as follows: Att: Anna Wagner, Lexington Catholic High School, 2250 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503.

Answer required for "Teacher Recommendation: Applicants may either ask their teacher to mail in their letter of recommendation, or the applicant may upload their teacher's recommendation using this link. If your teacher is mailing the letter of recommendation, please ensure the letter is addressed as follows: Att: Anna Wagner, Lexington Catholic High School, 2250 Clays Mill Road, Lexington, KY 40503."

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I understand that as part of this scholarship application, I must complete the FACTS Grant & Aid application for income verification purposes by April 15, 2026. Visit the Lexington Catholic website for this link.*

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I will complete this step in the application process.

I understand that as part of this scholarship application, I must complete the admissions application process, which included submitting an application for admissions and taking a tour of the campus. This can be found on the Lexington Catholic website.*

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Parent/Guardian Signature-I give permission for Lexingotn Catholic to contact my child's school to obtain and verify their school and behavior records as part of this application processs. *

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Confirmation Email

Confirmation Email *

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