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 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.
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.
Applicants to the Pega Scholars Program must:
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.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:
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.
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.
All applicants will be notified in August.
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of Pegasystems. Payment will be made in late August.
As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:
Your application is not complete unless all required materials are submitted electronically.