Deadline: 2 March 2017
The Generation Google Scholarship, established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field.
The scholarship program aims to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.
Benefits
Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2017-2018 school year. As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2017-2018 will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2017. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2017.
Eligibility Criteria
Generation Google Scholarship for current high school seniors
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be a current high school senior
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2017-2018 school year
- Intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
- Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
- Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Female, or a Person with a Disability)
- Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2017
Generation Google Scholarship for current university students
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2016-2017 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2017-2018 school year
- Be pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
- Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
- Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander). Students with disabilities should apply to the Google Lime Scholarship.
How to Apply
Applicants must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States & Canada
For more information, please visit Generation Google Scholarship.