Sterling Scholar Award

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Your hard work and achievements have paid off! Working towards and achieving a Sterling Scholar award takes effort, time, and dedication. There is a place for you here at Utah Valley University.

With dedicated faculty focused on your personal success, award-winning programs, and a student body that possesses grit and determination, Utah Valley is the university for you!

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  • 80 Certificate Programs
  • 59 Associate Degrees
  • 101 Bachelor's Degrees
  • 18 Master's Degrees
  • 44 Online Degrees

Scholarship Information

In order to receive the Sterling Scholar scholarship, each student mush complete the General Scholarship Application and check "Sterling Scholar" under recommended opportunities. The student must upload documentation of their Sterling Scholar award within the scholarship application, May 1.

High School Winner

  • One year scholarship
  • $1,000 per semester

Renewal Criteria:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Earn at least 12 credits each semester

Region Runner Up

  • Two year scholarship
  • $1,750 per semester

Renewal Criteria:

  • 3.2 cumulative GPA
  • Earn at least 12 credits each semester

Region Winner

  • Four year scholarship
  • $2,000 per semester

Renewal Criteria:

  • 3.5 cumulative GPA
  • Earn at least 15 credits each semester
  • Scholarship is for four years or until you earn your Bachelor's Degree.