Juab High School Sterling Scholars

Good Luck 2026 Sterling Scholars!

Central Region Competition is March 16th at Snow College

Juniors interested in becoming a 2027 Sterling Scholar?

Click here for the application form - Applications will open in April 2026

Forms must be printed and handed to Mrs. Settle by 3:00 pm on the due date (usually late April or early May)

What is a Sterling Scholar?

"A Sterling Scholar is a high school senior who is publicly recognized and awarded for the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, leadership and citizenship in the State of Utah. A potential Sterling Scholar presents an all-encompassing portfolio on their work in a specific category and is interviewed by judges in the category’s field . . ." sterlingscholar.org

Juab Sterling Scholars compete for scholarships with other students in the Central Utah region. Students apply in the spring of their junior year (find the application link above) to represent Juab in one of fifteen different categories (see the categories and descriptions here ).

Interested students may begin early in their high school career to develop a portfolio showcasing their scholarship (including GPA & ACT), leadership, and community service throughout their high school experience.

2024-25 Juab Sterling Scholars

2023-24 Juab Sterling Scholars

2022-23 Juab Sterling Scholars

2021-22 Juab Sterling Scholars

2020-21 Juab Sterling Scholars

Portfolio Requirements

Letter of Recommendation
List of 6 Category/Scholarship Activities + Essay
5 Scholarship attachment slides (photos, awards, etc)
List of 6 Leadership Activities + Essay
5 Leadership attachment slides (photos, awards, etc)

List of 6 Community Service Activities + Essay
5 Community Service attachment slides (photos, awards, etc)
Unique Qualities Essay
Life Experience Essay

**All essays have a 500 word maximum

How are Sterling Scholars Chosen?

Candidates complete the application, including desired categories, list of accomplishments, and an essay on their unique qualities.
Then submit a printed application, along with a printed transcript from the counseling office, to Mrs. Settle in the library.
Potential scholars are listed by desired category, including GPA & ACT.
All faculty members are invited to a Sterling Scholar meeting where they view portfolios.

At least one representative from each department is present.
Departments choose which students would fit best in their categories, but all teachers provide input.
Often all placements are not made at the meeting. Faculty members take the time to make the most informed decision.
The group works to place the most students in a position to be successful. The goal is to fill all categories with strong candidates.

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