Welcome, Class of 2026 Student Sage Award Recipients!

We’re so proud to count you among our Student Sage Award recipients. You received the award because you align with our college values of Be. Know. Do., so we already consider you a special part of our Russell Sage community.

Get an Extra $1,000 a Year for Choosing Russell Sage

Student Sage Award recipients will receive a $1,000 grant for up to four years if you choose to attend Russell Sage. That’s on top of $21,000 to $26,000 in merit scholarships.

Attend Sage Engage, a free, half-day conference for high school students. Learn more and register for Sage Engage.

Now Accepting Student Nominations for Class of 2027

The Student Sage Award is a recognition program that enables your secondary school to honor outstanding juniors from your school community. Recipients of the award will receive a $1,000 additional scholarship, certificate of nomination, and a VIP invite to Sage Engage — a free, half-day conference for high school students.

Students who embody Russell Sage College’s motto: Be. Know. Do. should be nominated for the Student Sage Award. At Sage our mission empowers students to be your authentic self, grow as individuals, and improve the world around them. We embrace students for their unique gifts and experiences and believe they make our collective community stronger. We emphasize active and experiential learning and 100% of our students graduate with two or more key resume-building experiences.

Nominations for Fall 2027 are due by April 15, 2026.

Explore Sage Engage

We were thrilled to host more than 100 high school students for Sage Engage, a free, half-day conference for high school students. Learn more and register for the next upcoming Sage Engage.


Russell Sage College policy prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status, and acts in conformity with all applicable state and federal laws. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including admissions, financial assistance, educational and athletic programs, housing, employment, compensation, employee benefits, and the providing of, or access to services or facilities. Individuals who feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of any of these classes should contact the Title IX Office or the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Important Links

Additional questions? Contact the Office of Admission at admission@sage.edu or 518-244-2217.