The Generation Google Scholarship aims to support aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees, facilitating their excellence in technology and fostering leadership in the field. Selected students for the 2024-2025 academic year will receive $10,000 USD (for US-based students) or $5,000 CAD (for Canadian students).
Candidates will be selected based on their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. The program encourages applications from students historically excluded from the technology industry, such as Women, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.
Applicants who have previously received certain scholarships, including the Generation Google Scholarship, are ineligible to reapply.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university or college OR be a high school senior for the 2023-2024 academic year.
- Intend to enroll or be accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- Demonstrate a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Exemplify leadership and a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.
Ineligible students are encouraged to explore alternative opportunities on the Google Careers for Students page.
Application Process:
Applicants will complete an online application, including:
- General background information (contact details, current and intended universities).
- Family and household information.
- Resume/CV.
- One letter of recommendation.
- Academic transcripts.
- Responses to short-answer essay questions.
Essay Questions:
Two short-answer essay questions aim to assess problem-solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each response should be 500 words or less.
- Share a time when you faced a complex problem without a clear solution. Describe the steps you took, resources considered, and lessons learned.
- From personal experience, describe a barrier preventing equitable access to technology. Identify the root cause, actions taken, and planned actions, focusing on the impact.
Terms and Conditions:
The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the Generation Google Scholarship. Refer to IIE’s website for comprehensive scholarship information.
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Questions:
For inquiries, contact IIE directly or visit their FAQ page.
Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science 2023-24
Generation Google Scholarship for Women in Computer Science 2023-24
