Application Requirements:

• Applicants must be a Guyanese citizen
• Applicants must submit a completed application
• Applicants must meet the entry requirements of the University of Guyana.

Note that you may submit a SAGE application before being accepted at UG, but selection as a SAGE scholar will be contingent upon satisfactory CSEC exam results and UG acceptance.

SAGE Scholar Requirements:

Recipients of SAGE scholarships must submit grades to SAGE at the end of every school year and are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA per year, and to be in good standing with the school.

In addition, SAGE scholars required to sign a contract in which they pledge to remain in Guyana for no less than 2 years after completion of their program at the University of Guyana.

Application Process:

In order to apply for our scholarship, students must complete the University of Guyana application, as well as additional application materials.  They are attached to this cover letter, and must be mailed to the University of Guyana along with the general application by:
May 2, 2010. They include:

Part I.              Personal Information
Part II.             Academic Qualifications
Part III.            Essay
Part IV.           Letter of Recommendation
Part V.            Proof of Financial Need
Part VI.           Scholarship Contract

SAGE will choose scholarship recipient(s) to start school in semester 1 of  2010. Again, we are looking for applicants who have strong academic potential, limited financial means, and are dedicated to developing Guyana. If you wish to apply, please complete ALL PARTS of the enclosed application, and mail them to the University of Guyana, along with your University application and proof of financial need. Scholarship recipients will hear from us shortly after notification of acceptance to UG.

Please contact the University of Guyana with any questions. You may also email our organization at apply@sageguyana.org

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2010 SAGE APPLICATION

Note that the application deadline has been EXTENDED TO MAY 28, 2010

Application Request:

If you would like a printed application mailed to you or your school, send us your contact information either through an e-mail to apply@sageguyana.org, or through a written request mailed to:

SAGE – Application Request
12021 Wilshire Blvd #249
Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA

SAGE also encourages secondary schools to request bundles of applications for their students!   Please feel free contact us via e-mail or through a written request (sent to the above address)  with school contact information and the number of applications you would like sent.

Note that these services are FREE OF CHARGE!