2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Big Court Application

2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Big Court Application

Due January 31, 2026, by 6:00 PM
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2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Big Court Application

Due January 31, 2026, by 6:00 PM
Applications will be evaluated based on school and community leadership, commitment to service, and alignment with the Lunar Rendezvous Festival mission. Applications are not considered complete or submitted until the non-refundable application fee has been received.
Applicant's Name*

First NameLast Name
Is the applicant applying to be a 2026 Lunar Rendezvous Princess or Lieutenant?*
Is the applicant a current junior in high school?*

Yes, the applicant is a current junior in high school.No, the applicant is not a current junior in high school.
To be eligible to apply for LRF Big Court, you MUST be a current junior in high school.
Name of school applicant attends:*
Applicant's address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's cell phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's email:*
example@example.com
Applicant's Primary Parent/Guardian #1*

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Primary Parent/Guardian #1 cell:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Primary Parent/Guardian #1 email:*
example@example.com
Applicant's Parent/Guardian #2 (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Applicant's Parent/Guardian #2 cell:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant's Parent/Guardian #2 email:
example@example.com
Has anyone in the family (parents, siblings, grandparents) previously been involved with the Lunar Rendezvous Festival?*

YesNo
If yes, who was involved (first and last name, please), and what was their involvement? If no one has been involved, please respond N/A.*
***Please be advised Lunar Rendezvous Festival legacies are not automatically guaranteed a place on the Lunar Rendezvous Festival Court.***
References

List the names of three (3) reliable references we may contact on your behalf. References may be an employer, teacher, counselor, pastor, coach, or Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board Member. (DO NOT send letters of recommendation.)
Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Reference #1*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #1 affiliation (employer, teacher, counselor, pastor, coach, or Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board Member):*
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Reference #2*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2 affiliation(employer, teacher, counselor, pastor, coach, or Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board Member):*
Reference #3*

First NameLast Name
Reference #3*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #3 affiliation (employer, teacher, counselor, pastor, coach, or Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board Member):*
Will the applicant be able to attend meetings and events from March through late July?*

YesNo
Community Activities and Honors
List your school activities, leadership positions and honors/awards received during high school. Please highlight your leadership roles and continued commitments and indicate the hours per month you allocate to each activity.*
You may upload this information below instead of typing it out here. If you choose to do this, please type "see attachment" in the text box above. This is a required field, and will not let you submit the application if it is not filled out.
Optional: Upload the applicant's school activities/community activities and honors document(s) here.

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List your community impact identifying leadership roles, service projects and explain how the involvement has impacted you.*
Optional: Upload the applicant's community impact documents here.

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Essay
Please select one of the following prompts below. Do not exceed 500 words, and any AI-generated essays will result in automatic denial of application.

1. Describe a challenge you have faced and how you overcame it. Explain how that experience has prepared you to be a leader and ambassador for the Lunar Rendezvous Festival.

2. Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership or took initiative. What did you learn about yourself, and how will you apply those lessons as a member of the Big Court?

3. What unique perspective, experience, or talent would you bring to the Big Court that would strengthen this tradition?
Type your response here.*
Which of the informational sessions did you and a parent/guardian attend? Attendance will be considered in the selection process.*

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We have read the attached information, including the attendance requirements, and fully understand the financial cost involved as well as all the information presented. We certify the information provided is truthful and accurate. Providing false information is grounds for elimination from the Lunar Rendezvous Festival Court selection process.

OUR SYSTEM WILL NOT PROCESS ANY APPLICATIONS AFTER 6:00 PM, JANUARY 31, 2026. IT IS HIGHLY ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION EARLY IN THE EVENT ANY ISSUES REQUIRE ATTENTION.
Applicant's Signature*

Clear
Parent's/Guardian's Signature*

Clear
Please verify that you are human*
Important: Your application is not considered complete until the non-refundable $30 application fee is paid through Zeffy. After you submit this form, you will be automatically redirected to complete your payment. Please review the acknowledgment below.*

I understand that my application is not considered complete until the required non-refundable application fee is paid via Zeffy.
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2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Big Court Application

2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Big Court Application

References

Community Activities and Honors

Essay