Pega Scholars Program

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 10

Award Deadline: Register to View


Pega is the enterprise AI decisions and workflow automation platform that unlocks business-transforming outcomes with real-time optimization. Known globally for our 40+ years of innovation, Pega is trusted by the world’s leading brands to help them take on their biggest, most pressing challenges across customer engagement, service, and operations.

The Pega Scholars Program supports equitable participation in tech by providing scholarships to future technologists around the globe. We aim to improve the availability, access, and equity of learning opportunities for all in the technology space.

Eligibility

Applicants to the Pega Scholars Program must:

  • Be high school/secondary school seniors who graduated in 2024 or current college/university undergraduates, or CEGEP students
  • Plan to enroll in part-time or full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college or university, CEGEP institution (or equivalent) for the entire academic year (2024-2025)
  • Be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Technology
  • Reside in one of the following countries:
    • Australia
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • India
    • Singapore
    • The Netherlands
    • United Kingdom
    • United States

At Pega, Inclusion is one of our core values. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where every individual, regardless of their background, can thrive and contribute. Students who self-identify with a group that is historically underrepresented, including but not limited to Women, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, or two or more races, LGBTQIA+, Persons with Disabilities, and/or Veteran status are encouraged to apply.

Pegasystems employees and their children are not eligible.

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

  • Academic performance
  • Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
  • A statement of educational and career goals and objectives
  • Unusual personal or family circumstances

Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship America, must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does any officer or employee of Pegasystems play a part in the selection. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. Awards are one-time only. Past recipients are not eligible to reapply. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.

Academic evaluation will include a review of the grade/mark average based on the grading system used in the applicant’s country and a review of the results of academic examinations.

Awards

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $2,000 award. Up to ten (10) awards will be granted.

  • Awards will be issued in U.S. dollars (USD).
  • Provided there are qualified applicants, recipients will be selected in proportion to the number of applicants per country.
  • Awards are for undergraduate study only.
  • Recipients may also receive internship and/or employment opportunities from Pegasystems.

Notification

All applicants will be notified in August.

Payment of Scholarships

Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Pegasystems. Payment will be made in late August.

Required Materials

As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:

  1. A current, complete transcript of grades. Grade reports are not accepted. Transcripts must display:
    • Student name
    • School name
    • Grades
    • Credit hours for each course and term in which each course was taken.
  2. Upper secondary school diploma or certificate, if earned (International applicants only).
  3. Results of examinations (International applicants only).
  4. English translations for any non-English documents.

NOTE: If you are providing SAT or ACT test scores, and those scores are not listed on your high school transcript, you will need to upload a copy of your test score report(s) separately. If you are uploading a college transcript, those scores are not required.

Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.

Eligible Majors

Sample List of Eligible Majors:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Technology Management
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Data Science
  • Database Management
  • Information Security
  • Information Systems
  • Information Technology Management
  • Mathematics
  • Network Systems Administration
  • Robotics
  • Software Application Development
  • Software Engineering
  • Technology
  • UX/UI Design
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
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