Sterling Scholar Awards
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This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.
- Award
- Awards to the top 3 in each category in each region, plus scholarships offered by participating Utah colleges (listed for 2024-25; for example, University of Utah $5,000 per year renewable for regional category winners).
- Deadline
- Set by each high school; not posted for 2027
- How to apply
- High school nomination (one nominee per category per school), then an online portfolio with a letter of recommendation and essays; judges interview candidates
- What you'll need
- A separate scholarship application
- Recommendation letters
- An essay
- An interview
- Who can apply
- Utah public high school seniors nominated by their school in one of 14 categories, based on scholarship, leadership and community service/citizenship.
- Good to know
- The official site lists college benefits for 2024-25 and has not posted 2026-27 details. Benefits depend on the Utah college attended.