Pega Scholars Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Pega

Overview
Pega delivers an enterprise platform for AI-driven decisions and workflow automation that enables real-time optimization and drives transformational business results. With more than 40 years of innovation, Pega is relied upon by leading global brands to address major challenges in customer engagement, service, and operations.

About the Pega Scholars Program
The Pega Scholars Program aims to broaden equitable access to technology education by awarding scholarships to aspiring technologists worldwide. The program’s goal is to expand availability and inclusiveness of learning opportunities for individuals pursuing careers in technology.

Who may apply
To be eligible for the Pega Scholars Program applicants must meet all of the following:

- Be one of the following:
- A high school/secondary school senior who graduated in 2024, or
- A current undergraduate student at a college or university, or
- A CEGEP student.
- Plan to be enrolled part-time or full-time in undergraduate study at an accredited two-, three- or four-year college or university, or CEGEP (or equivalent), for the full 2024–2025 academic year.
- Be pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a Technology-related field.
- Reside in one of these countries: Australia; Brazil; Canada; India; Singapore; The Netherlands; United Kingdom; United States.

Pega values inclusion and is committed to fostering a culture where all individuals can succeed. Students who self-identify as members of groups historically underrepresented in technology—such as women; Black or African American; Hispanic or Latinx; Native American; Asian; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; multiracial; LGBTQIA+; people with disabilities; and/or veterans—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Pegasystems employees and their children are not eligible to participate.

How recipients are chosen
Scholarship America is responsible for selecting recipients. The selection process considers:

- Academic achievement
- Demonstrated leadership and involvement in school and community activities
- A personal statement outlining educational and career objectives
- Significant personal or family circumstances

Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by Scholarship America to receive an award.

Selection is made solely by Scholarship America; Pegasystems officers and employees do not participate in selection decisions. Not every applicant will receive an award. Awards are one-time only and previous recipients may not reapply. All applicants agree that Scholarship America’s decisions are final.

Academic review will include evaluation of the applicant’s grade/mark average according to the grading system used in the applicant’s country and consideration of any academic examination results.

Award details
- Each selected student will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
- Up to ten (10) scholarships will be awarded.
- Awards will be paid in U.S. dollars (USD).
- Provided there are qualified candidates, recipients will be chosen in proportion to the number of applicants from each eligible country.
- Scholarships apply to undergraduate study only.
- Recipients may also be considered for internship and/or employment opportunities at Pegasystems.

Timeline and payment
- All applicants will be informed of the outcome in August.
- Scholarship America will handle scholarship payments on behalf of Pegasystems. Payments will be disbursed in late August.

Application materials required (must be uploaded)
Your application will be considered incomplete until all required documents have been submitted electronically.

1. A current, complete academic transcript. Grade reports are not acceptable. Transcripts must include:
- Student name
- School name
- Course grades
- Credit hours for each course and the term in which each course was taken
2. Upper secondary school diploma or certificate, if awarded (for international applicants only).
3. Results of academic examinations (for international applicants only).
4. English translations for any documents not originally in English.

Additional note: If you are submitting SAT or ACT scores and those scores do not appear on your high school transcript, upload a copy of the official test score report(s). If you submit a college transcript, submitting SAT/ACT scores is not required.

Approved fields of study (examples)
Acceptable majors include, but are not limited to:

- 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

If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to pursue a technology-focused undergraduate degree, you are encouraged to apply.