2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Scholarship Application

2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Scholarship Application
Scholarship Guidelines & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria

Candidate Must Be:

·        A graduating senior.

·        Meet the entrance requirements of an accredited institution.

·        Show evidence of school and community participation.

·        Must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher from high school on a five-point scale.

·        Students eligible for scholarships must live within the CCISD/FISD boundaries but may attend other schools outside of these boundaries.

Conditions Under Which Scholarship Is Granted:

·        Scholarships will be $2,000 per semester, $4,000 a year, for two (2) years (total of $8,000).

·        Consideration will be given to recipients based on financial need.

·        If a scholarship recipient accepts more than $11,000 a year or $30,000 for four (4) years from additional scholarships, university/college fee/tuition waivers, or federal or state grants, then a scholarship will not be awarded, and a replacement candidate will receive that recipient’s scholarship.

·        Scholarship recipients must be enrolled for 12 hours a semester and achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in the first year to receive the second-year scholarship installment.

·        Recipients will be given the scholarship upon verification of acceptance into an accredited college or university, and the scholarship will be paid in $2,000 installments for the fall and spring semesters of each year.

·        Failure to submit the required reapplication documents within the designated submission periods—July 15 to August 31 for the fall semester and December 15 to January 31 for the spring semester—will result in the forfeiture of your scholarship for that semester, and you will be placed on probation for that term.

·        Recipients cannot move monies from one semester or year to another time period.

·        The Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board will determine the number of scholarships awarded each year.

Method of Selection

Candidate Must:

·        Meet stated eligibility criteria.

·        Submit the Lunar Rendezvous Festival scholarship application and all required documentation electronically by March 4, 2026. ALL students will fill out the same application.

·        Provide the Family Income information on the application form to be considered. FASFA Form required.

·        List all scholarship applications and the amounts submitted and received, including university fees/tuition waivers.

·        Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship award.

·        Provide the names and current contact information for at least two (2) high school faculty members who may provide recommendations. Lunar Rendezvous Festival will contact recommenders directly.

The School Will:

·        Make the Lunar Rendezvous Festival scholarship application available to current high school seniors.

Lunar Rendezvous Festival Advisory Board Will:

·        Review all electronically submitted scholarship candidate applications and submit an approved list of scholarship recipients back to each school no later than April 20, 2026.

·        Send a representative to each school’s scholarship awards ceremony to present a letter and certificate acknowledging the $8,000 scholarship.

Lunar Rendezvous Festival

P.O. Box 57486

Webster, TX 77598

developmentdirector@lunarrendezvousfestival.org
SECTION 1: Applicant Information

(All fields required)
Applicant's Last Name:*
Applicant's First Name:*
Applicant's Middle Name:*
Applicant's Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant's Cell Number*
Please enter a valid cell phone number.
Applicant's Personal Email*
example@example.com
Applicant's Student ID #*
Applicant's High School*
SECTION 2: Parent/Guardian Information

(All fields required)
Parent/Guardian First Name*
Parent/Guardian Last Name*
Parent/Guardian Cell Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Personal Email*
example@example.com
SECTION 3: Academic Information (Student-Reported)

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is optional. Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT are encouraged to submit scores, but applications without scores will not be penalized. If scores are submitted, official score documentation must be uploaded later in this application. All academic information provided will be verified against the uploaded official documents.
Current GPA (5.0 scale)*
Class Rank. If your school assigns class rank only to the top 10% or does not provide a numeric class rank, enter “0.” Applications will not be penalized for entering “0” in this field.*
SAT Overall Score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT Math
ACT Composite Score
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Science Reasoning
SECTION 4: Applicant Photograph

(Required upload)
Upload a high-resolution, color portrait photo of the applicant only. The applicant should be presented with appropriate attire, a simple background, and good lighting.*

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SECTION 5: College & Career Plans

(All fields required)
List all colleges or universities to which you have applied for admission:*
List all colleges or universities to which you have been accepted. If you have not yet been accepted to any institution, enter “N/A.”*
What field of study do you plan to persue?*
SECTION 6: Work Experience

(All fields required. If you do not have work experience, please enter “N/A” and “0” where applicable.)
Employer Name*
Hours per week*
Employer Name*
Hours per week*
Employer Name*
Hours per week*
SECTION 7: Family Information

(All fields required. If a question in this section does not apply to your family situation, please enter “N/A.”)
Father/Guardian Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation*
Employer*
Mother/Guardian Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation*
Employer*
With whom do you live?*

Other children in the family:

	Sibling Name	Age	Grade	If college, which one?
Sibling 1
Sibling 2
Sibling 3
Sibling 4

SECTION 8: Financial Information

(CRITICAL - Required. Failure to provide this information will prevent consideration.)
Have you applied for any other scholarships or loans?*
Have you received any funds?*
If yes, indicate the sponsor or institution and the amount received, if any.*
College or Sponsor
Amount (Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
College or Sponsor
Amount (Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
College or Sponsor
Amount (Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
If filing jointly, list your parents' total annual income as reported on Form 1040. If your parents file separately, enter "0".*
(Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
If filing separately, list your father’s total annual income as reported on Form 1040. If your parents file jointly, enter “0.”*
(Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
If filing separately, list your mother’s total annual income as reported on Form 1040. If your parents file jointly, enter “0.”*
(Enter whole dollars only, including commas and symbols.)
SECTION 9: Required Uploads (Student-Submitted)

(All uploads listed in this section are required unless otherwise noted. SAT and ACT score documentation is optional and only required if scores are submitted.)
Student Resume: Extracurricular activities, special recognitions, honors, scholarships, etc.*

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Student’s most recent official transcript that clearly shows: school name, class rank (if available), current GPA, and date/time stamp.*

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SAT and/or ACT Score Report

Upload only if you are submitting SAT or ACT scores.
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Official FAFSA Form*

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SECTION 10: Faculty Recommendation Information

(Required-no uploads)
Lunar Rendezvous Festival will contact individuals providing recommendations directly. Please provide a current email address and phone number for each recommender.
Faculty Recommender #1 Name*
Faculty Recommender #1 School-Issued Email*
example@example.com
Faculty Recommender #1 School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Faculty Recommender #2 Name*
Faculty Recommender #2 School Issued Email*
example@example.com
Faculty Recommender #2 School Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
SECTION 11: Personal Statement (Required-no uploads)
Write a 150 - 200-word statement addressing the following:

How has your education contributed to who you are today? Include life goals.
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SECTION 12: Extenuating Circumstances (Optional)
Please explain why you need or should receive financial assistance for higher education or vocational training. Relevant family circumstances, medical situations, and financial burdens may be included. Please do not include specific names.
0/210
SECTION 13: Verification & Signatures

(Required)
We have read and understand all the attached LRF Guidelines for this scholarship, and we verify that all the information on the application is complete and accurate.

Failure to submit the required reapplication documents within the designated submission periods - July 15 to August 31 for the fall semester and December 15 to January 31 for the spring semester - will result in the forfeiture of your scholarship for that semester, and you will be placed on probation for that term.
Student's Signature*

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Parent/Guardian Signature*

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SECTION 14: Media Release Authorization

(Required)
Please select one of the following options:*

I authorize the Lunar Rendezvous Festival (LRF) to use my image, likeness, and first name in photographs, videos, or written features for scholarship updates shared through social media, email communications, and the quarterly newsletter.I do not authorize the Lunar Rendezvous Festival (LRF) to use my image, likeness, or first name in any communications.
*Your selection will not affect your eligibility or consideration for this scholarship.
Student's Signature

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2026 Lunar Rendezvous Festival Scholarship Application

Scholarship Guidelines & Eligibility

SECTION 1: Applicant Information

SECTION 2: Parent/Guardian Information

SECTION 3: Academic Information (Student-Reported)

SECTION 4: Applicant Photograph

SECTION 5: College & Career Plans

SECTION 6: Work Experience

SECTION 7: Family Information

SECTION 8: Financial Information

SECTION 9: Required Uploads (Student-Submitted)

SECTION 10: Faculty Recommendation Information

SECTION 11: Personal Statement (Required-no uploads)

SECTION 12: Extenuating Circumstances (Optional)

SECTION 13: Verification & Signatures

SECTION 14: Media Release Authorization