Draper Park Middle School Viking Scholar 2024-25
The Viking Scholar program is Draper Park’s version of the high school Sterling Scholar program, designed to give Draper Park’s 8th grade students an opportunity to demonstrate their excellence in a variety of subjects and earn a scholarship from Jordan Credit Union. This is a prestigious, competitive program unique to Draper Park Middle School.
Viking Scholar Important Dates and Deadlines
Draper Park Middle School Viking Scholar Application Timeline
Step 1- Application: Complete application at Viking Scholar Application
You will need your Canyons School District CSDDocs login information in order to access the application.
For this step you will need to know the following:
- Which 2 subject categories you wish to apply for
- Your grade point average (GPA)
- Your citizenship grades
- One paragraph per subject on what makes you a good candidate for Viking Scholar (no more than 250 words)
Application Opens: January 31, 2025
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Notified February 18th about if they move forward
Step 2- Portfolio:
You will be notified by Admin if your application is approved. If you are selected for the next round you will need to check your specific subject to see what your portfolio entails.
Portfolios should demonstrate a variety of abilities and knowledge in the subject area. Each subject area has a specific set of guidelines, so be sure to read through all of them before starting to gather the artifacts.
In some categories, such as performing arts and theater, candidates will be asked to perform a scene from a play or musical, sing a song, or play an instrument in order to demonstrate proficiency, so this is a good time to start preparing that selection.
Portfolio Deadline: March 14, 2025, Main Office
Step 3- Interview:
You will be notified by the admin if your portfolio is approved. If you are selected for the next round, you will sign up for an interview with a panel.
The interviews and performances will be scheduled during Friday, March 28, 2025.
Step 4- Viking Scholar Selection:
Using scores from the interviews and performances, portfolios, GPA, and citizenship
candidates will be evaluated and a scholarship recipient will be chosen. Students winners will be notified the following week.
The Viking Scholar Recognition Reception is tentatively scheduled Friday, May 2nd @ 1:15 p.m.
For additional information or help with any of these steps, please contact your teacher in the subject area in which you are applying or admin in the main office.
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