Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science 2025
Are you a female student passionate about computer science residing in South Africa?
Do you dream of becoming a leader in the tech industry and making a positive impact on the world?
If so, the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science could be great for you.
This prestigious scholarship program, offered by Google, aims to empower and support talented female students pursuing careers in computer science and related fields.
About Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science
The Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science is designed to bridge the gender gap in technology.
By providing financial support and recognizing outstanding female students, Google aims to empower them to excel in their academic pursuits and become future leaders in the field.
The scholarship awards a generous sum of €7,000 (approximately R143,000) to successful applicants, helping them alleviate financial burdens and focus on their studies.
Generation Google Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science, you must meet the following criteria:
- Gender Identity: Identify as a woman.
- Residency: Be a resident of any African, European, or Middle Eastern country (including South Africa).
- Field of Study: Be currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field for the academic year 2023-2024.
- University Enrollment: Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a recognized and accredited university in Africa, Europe, or the Middle East for the academic year 2024-2025.
- Academic Record: Possess a strong academic background.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
- Passion for Diversity: Show a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in technology and computer science.
- Past Scholarships: Not be a previous recipient of specific Google scholarships or programs listed in the application details.
Generation Google Scholarship Application Requirements
The application process for the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science is entirely online.
To ensure your application is considered complete, you must submit the following documents:
- Background Information: Provide a brief overview of yourself, including contact details, details about your current studies and university.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Upload your CV in PDF format, highlighting leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and any contributions you’ve made towards diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Academic Transcripts: Submit official transcripts of your academic record for your current or most recent studies, on your institution’s letterhead (PDF format).
- Essay Questions: Respond to two short essay questions (maximum 500 words each) covering:
- A complex problem you faced without a clear solution, the steps you took to overcome it, and the lessons learned.
- A personal experience highlighting a barrier to equitable access in technology, its root cause, your actions to address it, and your future plans for promoting inclusivity.
How to Apply
Applications for the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science are submitted online.
Unfortunately, the application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year has already passed on April 23, 2024, or upon reaching 500 eligible applications.
However, you can bookmark this page and keep an eye out for future application periods which is normally announced on the Google scholarship webpage.
How to Contact
For any inquiries related to the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science program, you can directly contact Google at generationgoogle-emea@iie.org.
Generation Google Scholarship Closing Date
The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year was April 23, 2024.
However, future application periods are expected to be announced on Google’s scholarship webpage.