Organisation : Google
Scholarship Name : Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024
Applicable For : Women students pursuing computer science in Europe, Middle East or Africa
Last Date : 23rd April 2024
Website : https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship-emea
What is Generation Google Scholarship?
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications. We strongly encourage students who identify as women to apply. Last date of application is 23rd April 2024.
Related / Similar Scholarship : Milliman Opportunity Scholarship 2024
Eligibility of Generation Google Scholarship
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
** Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college for the 2023-2024 academic year
** Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2024-2025 academic year
** Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
** Demonstrate a strong academic record
** Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology
How To Apply For Generation Google Scholarship?
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
** General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
** Resume/CV
** Academic transcripts from your current institution
** Responses to short answer essay questions
Essay Questions:
The two short answer essay questions below are intended to assess your problem solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each response to the two questions below should be 500 words or less.
Tell me about a time when you faced a complex problem without a clear path to a solution. Describe the steps you took to get to the solution in detail. What resources and solutions did you consider? What did you learn from this experience? Keep in mind that this can be a problem you have faced at school, work, extracurricular activities or home.
From your personal experience, describe a barrier that prevents equitable access to the field of technology. What do you believe is the root cause? What actions have you taken to address this inequity and what actions do you plan to take? Please focus at least half of your response on the actions you have taken. Keep in mind that impact can happen in many ways and at different scales.
Important:
Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
** PDF copy of your resume (if applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on your resume)
** PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
What is the Last Date of Generation Google Scholarship?
Last Date of Generation Google Scholarship is 23rd April 2024.