Pega Scholars Program
College students pursuing computer science or technology degrees in one of the eligible countries around the world are invited to apply for $2,000 (US) scholarships from the Pega Scholars Program.
Pega Scholars Program
Pega is the enterprise AI decisioning 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 equal participation in tech by providing scholarships to future technologists around the globe. We aim to improve the reach, accessibility, and availability of learning opportunities for all in the technology space.
The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Pega Scholars Program must:
- Be high school/secondary school seniors who graduated in 2026 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 (2026-2027)
- 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
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At Pega, we believe great talent comes from everywhere. If you’re passionate about tech, this opportunity is for you. All students are encouraged to apply.
Pegasystems employees and their children are not eligible.
Awards
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.
Notifications are sent via email. When setting up your account, avoid using a school or work email. Instead, use an active, personal email address that you will continue to have access to.
Please make sure to add studentsupport@scholarshipamerica.org as well as the program email address as safe senders in your email contact list.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Pegasystems. Payment will be made in late August.
Requirements
As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:
- 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.
- Upper secondary school diploma or certificate, if earned (International applicants only).
- Results of examinations (International applicants only).
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.
