Chancellor Drake Honors Sage Scholars Program

Chancellor Michael Drake recognized scholarship recipients and thanked business and nonprofit leaders on April 3 at an annual banquet honoring UC Irvine’s SAGE (Student Achievement Guided by Experience) Scholars Program. The program is a partnership between UC Irvine and the business/nonprofit community that provides talented students from low-income families with paid internships and scholarships.

Addressing an audience of more than 100 corporate sponsors, university guests, and current and alumni SAGE Scholars, Chancellor Drake emphasized the importance of the program in creating the next generation of innovators and leaders in California’s economy. In addition to financial support, the SAGE Scholars receive hands-on work experience at participating corporations and guidance from company mentors that helps them thrive in future careers. Many SAGE alumni attend top graduate schools or are hired by their corporate sponsors.

Chancellor Drake greets current and alumni SAGE Scholars.

From left: Karina Hamilton, SAGE executive director; and Chancellor Drake present a plaque to Maria Chavez Wilcox, president of the Orange County United Way; and Pete Case, campaign chair for United Way, for their support of SAGE Scholars.

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