Prospective Scholars

Become Part of the SAGE family

Join our strong community of scholars committed to career readiness, professional and leadership development, scholarships, and much more.


Eligibility


Class Standing

Student applicants must have junior standing (90 -134.9 units completed). Students can be an accelerated sophomore, junior, senior planning to stay a 5th year or a transfer student at UC Irvine planning to graduate in June 2025 or later.

GPA

Student applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at UCI or from another college if the applicant is a transfer student.

Financial Need

Student applicants must qualify for a significant level of financial aid, which is indicated by their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on their Financial Aid Summary. Qualifying students must file a 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a 2023-2024 California Dream Act Application (under AB 130 and AB 131), and must have an Expected Family Contribution of $10,000 or lower.

Status for Work Eligibility

Student must meet one of the following:

  1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
  2. Must have Permanent Resident Status
  3. Must be a student with DACA Status

Major

Open to all academic majors.


VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

Please RSVP for a information session below.


Week 1 – Tuesday, October 3, 2023

3:00pm-4:00pm

Week 3 – Tuesday, October 17, 2023

3:00pm-4:00pm

Week 2 – Wednesday, October 11, 2023

10:00am-11:00am

Week 4 – Thursday, October 26, 2023

2:00pm-3:00pm


How to Apply


Applications are now OPEN.

The 2023-2024 SAGE Scholars Program Application process is outlined below. Please follow instructions and use the templates provided.

All application materials will be received electronically. We will not be accepting any in-person hardcopy applications. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply early. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Late submissions or partial documentation will not be accepted.

Required Application Materials

Unofficial transcript(s)

Please include website printouts of your unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended (including community colleges). Submission of official transcripts may be required after admittance into the SAGE Scholars Program.

Financial Aid Award Summary 2023-2024

Please upload your 2023-2024 financial aid award summary for the academic year from your online student account. It must include the “Estimated Family Contribution” (EFC). To view an example of an EFC please click here.

Resume

Please use the template below.

Brief Essay Responses

Please type and double space your responses to upload your document with the application.

Question 1: Maximum of 500 words, typed, and double spaced. Why are you interested in joining the SAGE Scholars Program? If accepted, what do you hope to gain, personally and professionally.

Question 2: Maximum of 500 words, typed, and double spaced. 
Describe and explain your background, and indicate how it has led to your goals and interests. Be sure to note any special skills or experiences that you feel are relevant.

Question 3: Maximum of 500 words, typed, and double spaced. 
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Share with us a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

Interview Schedule Availability Form

Please complete the following 2023 Interview Schedule

Please have all your documents ready to upload in the application portal as you will not be able to save your progress.

Early submissions are highly encouraged.

Deadline for the SAGE Application is Monday, October 30 by 5pm

Selected applicants will be notified if they will proceed for a group interview on 

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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