Michael J. Naidicz Foundation, Ltd. Scholarship Application

Michael J. Naidicz Foundation, Ltd. Scholarship
Purpose

The Michael J. Naidicz Foundation, Ltd, was created to support continued Catholic education at St. Joseph Catholic Academy and to provide scholarships to worthy students. Each year the foundation will award one to four scholarships to incoming 9th grade students. The scholarship(s) awarded by the Foundation is for one year, renewable for three additional years while the recipient attends the high school program at St. Joseph Catholic Academy.

Eligibility
- Strong Christian centered values and a desire to continue their Catholic education
- Strong academic performance (e.g., 3.00 GPA or equivalent at the end of Quarter Two, academic honors, scholarship awards)
- Strong leadership (e.g., extracurricular activities, sports, volunteerism, non-school activities)
Scholarship Requirements
- Be registered at SJCA as a FRESHMAN for the 26-27 school year.
- Submit a copy of your current report card.
- Provide a letter a recommendation from your principal or one of your teachers.
- Complete a Financial Aide form in a timely manner, as required by the Admissions Office. (Financial need will be taken into account by the scholarship committee.)
All relevant documents must submitted together by March 15, 2026 with the scholarship application to be considered complete.

*Scholarships that are awarded may only be used towards billable tuition. Scholarships may not be used for fees or other charges which include but are not limited to hot lunch, athletics or clubs fees and books. Students who receive a scholarship and are later awarded a Wisconsin Parental Choice seat will forfeit their scholarship. Scholarships are prorated during the the duration of the school year.*

*All scholarship recipients are required to submit an impact statement that reflects on their experiences and the benefits of the scholarship. This statement must be submitted no later than May 1, 2026, as part of the scholarship agreement.*
Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Email*
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Sex*

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Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Scholarship Requirements
Are you currently registered to attend SJCA as a Freshman in Fall 2026?*

YesNo. I understand that if I am not registered by the deadline date, my application will not be considered.
Cumulative Middle School GPA?
Tell us about your family: how many children attend or attended Catholic Schools? Do you have siblings in college?

Please identify all the schools you have attended:

	Name of School	Address	Dates Attended	Grade Point Average
School 1
School 2
School 3

Describe activities that highlight your leadership experience.
Describe your extracurricular activities.
Describe why Catholic education is important to you in at least 75 words.
Please upload a copy of your first semester report card from the 2025-2026 school year.

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Please upload a copy of a letter of recommendation from your principal or one of your teachers.

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The information given above is true and correct. If the information is determined not to be accurate all future scholarship benefits may be withheld at the sole discretion of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Student Name & Signature*

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Parent/Guardian Name & Signature*

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Michael J. Naidicz Foundation, Ltd. Scholarship

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Scholarship Requirements