google scholarship: Google offers scholarship for women studying Computer Science: All the details – Times of India
Who can apply for the scholarship?
Google has shared the eligibility criteria in a blog post, which include:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s degree for the 2021-2022 academic year
- Be in your 2nd year of study at an accredited university in Asia Pacific country when completing the scholarship program
- 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
What is the application process?
Interested candidates will have to share the following while applying for the scholarship:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV highlighting technical projects and participation in community engagement
- Academic transcripts from your current institutions (and prior, if applicable)
- Responses to two short answer essay questions
- 15 minute “meet and greet” per shortlist participant
- Google Online Challenge (Invitation to the challenge will be sent 5-7 working days post application deadline)
The two short answer essay questions, according to Google, are intended “to assess your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and financial need.”
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship is worth $1,000, which is roughly Rs 75,000. Generation Google Scholarship: for Women in computer science awards must be spent on tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the student’s classes at their primary university, said Google.
What is the deadline to apply for the scholarship?
The deadline to apply will be at 11:59 PM IST on Friday, December 10, 2021
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