The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. A group of undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership and academic background.
Location:
United States, CanadaBenefits
- Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or
- 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2019-2020 school year
- Selected students will also be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2019
Eligibilities
- Be currently enrolled as a student at an accredited university for the 2018-19 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program at a university in the United States or Canada for the 2019-2020 academic year
- Maintain a strong academic performance
- Be pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a degree in a closely related technical field
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology
- The program is open to qualified undergraduate and graduate university students who meet the above criteria and we strongly encourage students from historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.
Application Process
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 and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
- One letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
- Responses to five short answer essay questions
To learn details about the application process, please visit the official link.
Application Deadline: December 6, 2018
Application ClosedOfficial linkFor Further Queries
For further queries, email at [email protected].
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