Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2023

Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) is delighted to welcome qualified candidates who wish to continue their Undergraduate program for the 2023/2024 academic session.

This scholarship scheme is a partially funded opportunity that offers a scholarship worth 7,000 EUR to qualified Undergraduate candidates from Europe, Middle-East and Africa. This program is sponsored by Google. This scholarship is aimed at helping students pursuing computer science degrees to excel in technology and become leaders in the field and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. It has been referred to as “the most powerful company in the world” and one of the world’s most valuable brands due to its market dominance, data collection, and technological advantages in the area of artificial intelligence Its parent company Alphabet is considered one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. Google was founded on September 4, 1998, by computer scientists Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were PhD students at Stanford University in California.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Google

Scholarship Type: Partial funding

Host Institution(s): Not specified

Scholarship Worth: 7,000 EUR

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Undergraduate

Nationality: Europe, Middle-East, Africa

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2023:

Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college for the 2022-2023 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 2023-2024 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.

Application Procedures for the 2023/2024 Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) (how to apply):

Interested applicants for the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2023 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 applicant’s problem solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each response to the two questions below should be 500 words or less.

Write 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.

Application Deadline: May 16th, 2023 at 6:59 AM GMT

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2023