Pinecone Academy / Nest Academy

Let's Change Lives Together

Let's Change Lives Together

Up to 100% scholarships funded by donors living and working in the USA.

Up to 100% scholarships funded by donors living

and working in the USA.

Funding students’ education

Talent is everywhere but opportunities are not handed equally. We level the playing field by offering scholarships & financial aid.

10

Lives changed

4

Years of operation

Raised from various donations and generous donors.

$41,000+

What students say

“I’ve gained much more self confident and I became even more hard working. This is not just a bootcamp it’s an opportunity to change my life”

Featured donors & visiting lecturers

Tserenlkham Tsogbadrakh 

Partner Tech Strategy @Microsoft

Bat-Orgil Batsaikhan

Software Engineer, AI Researcher - Gemini Safety

Tamir Enkhbat

Software Engineer @Microsoft

Tsenguun Tsogbadrakh

Software Engineer @Meta

How you can contribute

Big Tech Career Workshops

You can join our 5 day in-person program where you can create your own program and teach 200+ software engineering students in UB, Mongolia.


You can join our 5 day in-person program where you can create your own program and teach 200+ software engineering students in UB, Mongolia.




Offer a scholarship to students

You can donate some or all of the total price. With your donation students who lack financial capabilities but show great promise and passion for learning will get the opportunity to learn. The cost of 1 student's tuition

You can join our 5 day in-person program where you can create your own program and teach 200+ software engineering students in UB, Mongolia.




About the programs

Bootcamp Scholarship

Bootcamp Scholarship

1 student’s tuition

=

$ 5,000

Facility, equipment, learning material, career development classes, Hackathon, networking opportunities

By donating the full amount you can become part of the selection process and mentorship program. We will provide updates on how the student is doing.

FAQ

How the 100% Scholarship Works

Contribution amount

About the programs

Big Tech Career Workshop

Big Tech Career Workshops are a week long academic program organized by Pinecone Academy intended to introduce Mongolian students to world class engineering knowledge and provide guidance on global job application processes.

At the workshop, students learn to think outside of the box and are exposed to values of problem solving provided through workshops and seminars taught by skilled software engineers working abroad.

FAQ

When is it?

The event happens corresponding with enrollment. The dates for 2026 are filled - we have openings for Spring and Summer 2027 → Fill out the form to be registered or contact us directly at admission@pinecone.mn

When is it?

The event happens corresponding with enrollment. The dates for 2026 are filled - we have openings for Spring and Summer 2027 → Fill out the form to be registered or contact us directly at admission@pinecone.mn

When is it?

The event happens corresponding with enrollment. The dates for 2026 are filled - we have openings for Spring and Summer 2027 → Fill out the form to be registered or contact us directly at admission@pinecone.mn

What to teach?

You can choose your own technical topics, things you’re good at. Our previous speakers did lessons on system design, DSA and vibecoding. Topics can repeat.

What to teach?

You can choose your own technical topics, things you’re good at. Our previous speakers did lessons on system design, DSA and vibecoding. Topics can repeat.

What to teach?

You can choose your own technical topics, things you’re good at. Our previous speakers did lessons on system design, DSA and vibecoding. Topics can repeat.

Who will attend?

100+ students currently studying software engineering.

Who will attend?

100+ students currently studying software engineering.

Who will attend?

100+ students currently studying software engineering.

Requirements

Currently work or have previously worked as a software engineer abroad, can travel to Mongolia for in person participation. Enjoy teaching, mentoring and engaging with young people.

Requirements

Currently work or have previously worked as a software engineer abroad, can travel to Mongolia for in person participation. Enjoy teaching, mentoring and engaging with young people.

Requirements

Currently work or have previously worked as a software engineer abroad, can travel to Mongolia for in person participation. Enjoy teaching, mentoring and engaging with young people.

Logistics

We’ll cover your round trip flight expense and lunch during the event.

Logistics

We’ll cover your round trip flight expense and lunch during the event.

Logistics

We’ll cover your round trip flight expense and lunch during the event.

Student stories

June. 2024

Girl Coders’ Journey to European Coding Olympiad

Girl Coders’ Journey to European Coding Olympiad


$2,000 raised

12 donations

Oct. 2025

Young Engineers from Ulaanbaatar - their Path to Quality Education

$15,000 raised

3 donations

August, 2021

Stories from Seattle: Maral & Enkhjin's Story

Stories from Seattle: Maral & Enkhjin's Story


$24,000 raised

15 donations

Make a Difference in Someone's Life

Make a Difference in Someone's Life

Make a Difference in Someone's Life

100% of donations go to changing student lives and even just $1 makes a difference

Copyright © 2026 Pinecone Academy

Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

Copyright © 2026 Pinecone Academy

Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar

Funding students’ education

Talent is everywhere but opportunities are not handed equally. We level the playing field by offering scholarships & financial aid.

10

Lives changed

4

Years of operation

$41,000+

Raised from various donations and generous donors.

What students say

“I’ve gained much more self confident and I became even more hard working. This is not just a bootcamp it’s an opportunity to change my life”

Funding students’ education

Talent is everywhere but opportunities are not handed equally. We level the playing field by offering scholarships & financial aid.

10

Lives changed

4

Years of operation

$41,000+

Raised from various donations and generous donors.

What students say

“I’ve gained much more self confident and I became even more hard working. This is not just a bootcamp it’s an opportunity to change my life”