Application FAQs
SAGE has paused new scholar applications for the 2022-23 school year. These FAQs might be relevant to individuals considering applying in a future year.
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1) When I apply to SAGE, am I also applying to the University of Guyana with the same application?
No. You MUST apply to the University of Guyana separately. UG has its own application form that must be completed and submitted from their website. An applicant can only be selected as a SAGE scholar if they have been accepted for admission to the University of Guyana.
2) What does the SAGE application consist of?
SAGE applications vary from year-to-year, but typically include a form which asks about personal information, household financial information, academic interests, and CXC and CSEC scores. After submitting the form, applicants must submit a personal essay via email and request a secondary school teacher submit a recommendation.
If you wish to apply, please complete ALL PARTS of the application linked above. You must ALSO submit a UG application.
If you wish to apply, please complete ALL PARTS of the application linked above. You must ALSO submit a UG application.
3) Do applicants have to be a certain age?
There are no age restrictions for SAGE scholars. Typically applicants have completed their secondary school programmes within a few years of applying to the University of Guyana, but all interested parties are encouraged to apply.
4) When will I find out if I have been selected as a SAGE scholar?
Applications will be reviewed in June and July. Application decisions are typically made by early August. If you have submitted a complete application, you will receive word from SAGE by phone or email if you are selected as a scholar or if you are not.
5) What is required of SAGE scholars, if accepted?
Selected scholars must complete the UG registration process required for their program. UG registration typically requires that you go to UG’s campus with passport photos and a copy of your SAGE acceptance letter. Your registration and tuition fees for your selected programme will be billed to SAGE directly.
While attending UG, scholars are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA during the course of their studies and will provide regular grade reports and other updates to SAGE. Once a scholar completes their program of study, they must commit to work in Guyana for at least two years.
While attending UG, scholars are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA during the course of their studies and will provide regular grade reports and other updates to SAGE. Once a scholar completes their program of study, they must commit to work in Guyana for at least two years.
6) What if I don't get selected?
If you are not selected as a SAGE scholar, you will receive an e-mail informing you of the status of your application. Even if you are not selected as a SAGE scholar, we still encourage anyone who wants to go to UG to do so! UG offers a student loan programme that can allow you to complete your studies and pay back tuition fees over time. Also, consider reapplying for a SAGE scholarship next year, assuming you meet all the entry requirements. The available funds and applicant pool changes every year, so take the opportunity to revise your essay, and make sure it really says what you want it to say!