Is PEGS the perfect home for you at Kennesaw State?​

We recruit highly motivated incoming KSU students who are determined to reach their full potential in college and strive to make a difference in the world after graduation. We are looking for talented people who are willing to work hard and make an impact.

Our standards are high. While we have open minds about who we accept into the PEGS program, generally our students achieved a high school academic GPA, as computed by KSU Undergraduate Admissions, of greater than or equal to a 3.7, and a record of community engagement or volunteerism.

How to Apply

The application deadline for Fall 2025 cohort admission is February 1, 2025
  • Review all the criteria and eligibility to participate in the President's Emerging Global Scholars (PEGS).

  • On your Kennesaw State University Application, indicate interest in the KSU Journey Honors College
    • Complete all related questions in the KSU Journey Honors College tab of the application and indicate interest in the PEGS Cohort.
    • Complete the essay prompt.

  • For PEGS consideration, you must be accepted to both Kennesaw State University and KSU Journey Honors College on or before  February 1, 2025. 
    • PEGS Application review begins on February 2.
    • Students accepted to Kennesaw State University and KSU Journey Honors College after February 1 will not be considered for the PEGS Cohort. 
    • KSU Journey Honors College recommends that prospective PEGS students submit their complete Kennesaw State University application eight weeks prior to the PEGS deadline for best consideration.
  • Save the Date! Honors Interview Day - March 1, 2025
    • Top PEGS applicants will be invited to attend Honors Interview Day where they will interview for one of the Fall 2025 PEGS Cohort seats.

 

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How the PEGS Review Process Works

  • Once you are admitted to Kennesaw State University for the Fall 2025 term, your application is received by the KSU Journey Honors College.
  • The KSU Journey Honors College may take 6-8 weeks after your Kennesaw State admission date to send your KSU Journey Honors College admissions decision.
  • Once admitted to Kennesaw State and the KSU Journey Honors College, your application will be reviewed by the PEGS Cohort Committee.
  • After the PEGS Cohort application deadline, the top PEGS Cohort applicants will be contacted via KSU email with an invitation to attend Honors Interview Day on March 1, 2025. 
  • Seats in the Fall 2025 PEGS Cohort will be offered after Honors Interview Day, and students are given two weeks to accept or decline their PEGS seat and scholarship.

 

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*The application for the President's Emerging Global Scholars (PEGS) program is part of the KSU Journey Honors College application.

*You must receive acceptance to KSU Journey Honors College to be considered for PEGS.