2026 Summer Institute Application

Student Information
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Student Email
example@example.com
Current School*
Please list full name of your current school
Principal Name*
Principal Email*
(Kipp/public school students can use another educator's email) [example@example.com]
8th Grade Graduation Year *
Grade entering next school year*

7th Grade8th Grade
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Gender*

MaleFemale
Student Ethnicity*
Student's Current GPA (Please type N/A if your school is standards-based)*
Please use your most recent grade point average. You can find this from a second trimester report card or an online gradebook. Must be a minimum of 3.0.
Student Unisex Adult T-Shirt Size*
Please note that shirts are available in adult sizes only.
Did you previously attend the Summer Institute?*

Yes at Sacred Heart High School (July 2025)Yes at St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy (July 2025)No
Our program is dedicated to be affordable at $100 for three weeks of programming including field trips.*

I would like to continue with my regular application without consideration for scholarship for the Summer InstituteI would like to apply for a scholarship to attend the Summer Institute at no cost by completing personal insight questions at the end of the application

Parent/Guardian Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Language*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Relation to Student*
Mother, Father, Guardian
Please provide the name of the newspaper where you saw the Summer Institute ad/posting.
How did you hear about The Summer Institute?*

Teacher/Principal RecommendationSocial MediaFamilyFriendSchool VisitNewspaper Ad/PostingI was a past Summer Institute StudentOther
Optional: Please use the space below to include any additional family information that you would like to communicate with the site Program Director
Disclaimer: Information on this application will be shared with Smet Foundation partner Catholic high schools and its other Onward programs.*

I understand that the information in this application will be shared.

Application Questions
Students please answer the questions below as part of your application.
What is your favorite subject in school and why?*

Max 200 words0/200
Describe a school project, assignment, or lesson you worked on that you enjoyed. What did you learn and why did you enjoy it?*

Max 200 words0/200

Scholarship Consideration Questions
You have indicated that you would like to be considered for a scholarship to attend the Summer Institute. Please respond to the following two essay questions to be considered for a scholarship.
What motivates you to be a good learner and to put forth your best effort?

Max 250 words0/250
Select one of the following attributes and write about how you feel you have demonstrated that characteristic: (leadership, creativity, confidence, good work habits, maturity, motivation, integrity, independence, initiative)

Max 250 words0/250

End of Application
You have come to the end of the Summer Institute application. Please hit the button below to submit your application. Important note: After submitting your application, you will receive a copy of your submitted application in your email. If you are submitting under under Early Application deadline of May 8, 2026, you will receive a decision email on May 15th.
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Student Information