Scholarship & Awards
First Year Student Awards
The following scholarships and awards are available to incoming first year students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Only one of these scholarships or awards is offered per student. They are renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time status. Grade point averages are recalculated by the Admission Committee and determination of scholarship qualification is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. No separate application is required for any of these scholarships or awards. All applicants are considered for nomination when reviewed for admission to the College. The first-time freshmen nominees will be required to participate in RSC's Scholars' Program.
Trustee Scholarship
To be considered for this award, students must be Valedictorian or Salutatorian of their graduating high school class, or a National Merit Finalist. ($16,000 - $64,000 total award)
Presidential Scholarship
To be considered for this award, students must have an "A" high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program, achieve a minimum SAT I score of 1250 or a minimum ACT composite score of 28, and rank in the top 10% of their class.
($13,000- $14,000 per year:$56,000 total possible award)
Dean's Excellence Award
To be considered for this award, students must have at least a "B+" high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program, achieve a minimum SAT I score of 1100 or a minimum ACT composite score of 24, and rank in the top 20% of their class.
($10,000 - $12,000 per year: $48,000 total possible award)
Dean's Award
To be considered for this award, students must have at least a "B" high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program, achieve a minimum SAT I score of 1000 or a minimum ACT composite score of 21, and rank in the top 30% of their class.
($7,000 -$9,000 per year: $36,000 total possible award)
Transfer Scholarships
The following awards are available to incoming transfer students who have demonstrated excellence in academic achievement. Only one of these scholarships or awards is offered per student. They are renewable for two additional years provided the student remains in good academic standing and maintains full-time status. All college coursework will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. Determination of qualification is at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
Phi Theta Kappa Award
The Phi Theta Kappa Award is awarded on an annual basis to accepted full-time Phi Theta Kappa members. A recommendation from the Phi Theta Kappa chapter advisor is required.
($10,000-$12,000 per year: $36,000 total possible award)
Transfer Excellence Award
The Transfer Excellence Award is an academic merit scholarship awarded to full-time transfer students who have been selected by the Russell Sage College Scholarship Committee. Students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 are eligible for this award.
($8,000-$9,000 per year: $27,000 total possible award)
Other Scholarships
(Can be combined with Merit Based Scholarships. Except for the Alumnus Award, students can only receive one of the following:)
Allies Award Consideration is given to full-time, first-year students who posses strong leadership qualities, and a commitment to encouraging communication and understanding among culturally diverse groups. Students must have at least a "B” high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 and full-time status. ($2,000 per year -$8,000 total award.)
First Generation Award Consideration is given to full-time students (first year or transfer) who are the first of their immediate family to attend college. Students must have at least a "B” high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 and full-time status. ($2,000 per year - $8,000 total award.)
Girl Scouts’ Award Consideration is given to full-time, first year students who successfully completed their Silver or Gold Award with the Girl Scouts of the USA. Students must have at least a "B” high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 and full-time status. ($2,000 per year - $8,000 total award)
The Sage Colleges Alumna/Alumnus Award
The Sage Colleges Alumna/Alumnus Award is awarded on an annual basis to enrolled, full-time students whose parents or grandparents graduated from one of The Sage Colleges. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time status. This award is in addition to any other merit scholarships for which the student may qualify.
($2,000 per year: $8,000 total possible award)
International Student Award The International Student Award is given on an annual basis to accepted, full-time, first-year or transfer students whose country of origin/citizenship is not the United States and plans to study at The Sage Colleges. This award can not be combined with any other awards. Students must have at least a “B+" high school GPA and rank in the top 30% of their class. International Transfer students must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time status. Note: Applicants to the College must complete the Russell Sage College International Financial Statement to verify that the applicant has access to sufficient financial resources to attend the College. ($5,000 per year - $20,000 total possible award for first-year students and $15,000 for transfer students)
Opalka Family Scholarship
For graduates of Averill Park who are majoring in Education at RSC. Ask for application at your guidance office or at RSC Office of Admission.
Edith Robinson Memorial Scholarship
For worthy and needy students who are residents of the state of New Jersey working towards their bachelors degree in Education at RSC. Contact Financial Aid office for information.
Cannot Be Combined with Merit Awards
Theatre Talent Award Consideration is given to full-time, first-year Theatre or Musical Theatre majors who show outstanding promise in the performing arts. Students must have at least a "B” high school GPA in a challenging college preparatory program. This award is renewable for three additional years provided the student maintains a 3.0 and full-time status. ($5,000 per year - $20,000 total award)
