Draper Park Middle School Viking Scholar 2023-24
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
Step 1: Complete application at https://draperpark.canyonsdistrict.org/viking-scholar/
You will need your Canyons School District CSD Docs log-in information in order to access the application.
For this step you will need to know the following:
- Which subject categories you wish to apply for (you may apply for up to two)
- Your grade point average (GPA)
- Your citizenship grades
- One paragraph, per category, on what makes you a good candidate in that category (up to 250 words)
- Please note that if you are applying in Math, there will be an assessment that need to be taken, this scheduled for Feb. 2nd @ 1:00 in Mrs. Stirling’s Room (2711).
Application Opens: January 16, 2024
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
Step 2- Portfolios: You will be notified by Dr. Segura if you application is approved. If you are selected for the next round you will need to check you specific category to see what the 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 theatre, candidates will be asked to perform a scene from a play or musical, sing a song, or play an instrument in order to demonstrate your proficiency, so this is a good time to start preparing that selection.
Portfolio Deadline: February 29, 2024, Turn all Portfolios into the Main Office.
Step 3- Interview: You will be notified by Dr. Segura 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 for Friday, March 22, 2024.
Step 4- Viking Scholar Selection: Using scores from the interviews, performances, portfolios, GPA, and citizenship candidates will be evaluated and a scholarship recipient will be chosen. Student winners will be chosen. Student winners will be notified by Dr. Segura the following week.
The Viking Scholar luncheon is tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 19, 2024.
For additional information or help with any of these steps, please contact your teacher in the subject area in which category you are applying or Dr. Segura.
Viking Scholar Portfolios Links:
Dance Portfolio 2023-2024
English Portfolio 2023-2024
Exploring and Manufacturing Tech Portfolio 2023-2024
FACS Portfolio 2023-2024
Instrumental Music 2023-2024
Math Portfolio 2023-2024
Robotics Portfolio 2023-2024
Science Portfolio 2023-2024
Social Studies 2023-2024
Theater Portfolio 2023-2024
Visual Arts 2023-2024
Vocal Music Portfolio 2023-2024
World Language Portfolio 2023-2024
