Through the Google Generation Scholarship, we are furthering gender equality in the tech industry by encouraging women to excel as active participants and leaders in the field.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage women to apply.
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BENEFITS
- Google Generation scholars in computer science and gaming will each receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2021-2022 academic year.
- Google Generation scholars in Ireland will each receive 5,000 EUR on an annual basis for the duration of their undergraduate studies. (subject to T&C’s).
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ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship for women in computer science applicants must:
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- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2021-2022 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology
To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship for women in gaming applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2021-2022 academic year
- Be studying video game programing, game engineering, game design and development, or a closely related field in gaming
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in gaming.
To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship for women in computer science in Ireland applicants must:
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Be currently enrolled as a first or second-year undergraduate student at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for the 2020-21 academic year.
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- Intend to continue pursuing their Bachelor’s degree at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for at least the 2021-2022 and 2022-23 academic years
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology
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