Click here for the application form
Forms must be printed and handed to Mrs. Watson in the library.
2025 Sterling Scholars, listed from left to right, same in both photos: McKinley Taylor (Agricultural Science), Shaun Taylor (Trade & Tech), Kodie Corbett (Science), Brinley Styler (General), Rozilyn Finlinson (Speech/Drama), Cale Smith (World Language), Addison Smith (Dance), Lucy Moyano (Business), Haysen Anzures (Mathematics), Madelyn Styler (English), Savannah Barrus (Music), Gabrielle Carter (Visual Arts).
"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
Delta High School 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 at the top of this page) to represent Delta High School 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.
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
Click here for the Sterling Scholar Handbook:
Click here for information about the Sterling Scholar Program and process:
Click here for information about scholarships offered to Sterling Scholars:
Questions? Contact Mrs. Watson