Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates for the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024, which aims to support students studying computer science degrees to thrive in technology and become leaders in the area.
The scholarship will provide up to 7,000 EUR award to selected students for the 2024-2025 academic session and is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Type: Partial funding
- Number of Awards: Several
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Google
- Scholarship Worth: 7,000 EUR
- Nationality: Europe, Middle East, Africa
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Host Institution(s): Not specified
Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024-25, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- 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
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
Application Procedures for the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA)
Interested applicants for the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA) 2024 will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- Resume/CV
- Academic transcripts from your current institution
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Responses to short answer essay questions
Essay Questions:
The quality of the essays and application materials submitted by the recipients will be evaluated by the whole pool of candidates and/or their peers (e.g., Bachelors students compared to other Bachelors students).
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Please Note: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- A PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
- A PDF copy of your resume (if applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on your resume)
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Overview of the Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA)
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. For the academic year 2024–2025, a scholarship of 7,000 EUR (or its local equivalent) will be given to the selected students.
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.
The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications. Women who are students are strongly encouraged to apply. Past recipients of the following scholarships:
- Generation Google Scholarship
- Generation Google Scholarship: for women in gaming
- Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland
- Generation Google Scholarship: for supply chain and fulfillment
- Google Lime Scholarship
- Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship
- Women Techmakers Scholarship for Computer Science
- Women Techmakers Scholarship for Gaming
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is generation Google scholarship EMEA?
This award is for women continuing their studies in computer science or a related subject at a university in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa in the academic year 2024-25.
- Does Google give scholarships to international students?
Google Scholarship is for anyone and everyone. Build your future with Google Scholarships. It is open to students from Asia, Africa, America, Oceania/Australia, and Europe. Bachelors, Masters, and PhD students can apply for the Google Scholarships.
- What are the goals of the Generation Google scholarship?
Created by Google in 2004, the Generation Google Scholarship aims to help students become leaders in the technology field. This year, scholarships of up to $10,000 were awarded to outstanding college students earning computer science, computer engineering, or other related technical degrees.
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