The Generation Google Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship is specifically for women in computer science in South Africa for the years 2023-2024.
Closing date: 16 May 2023
Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science South Africa 2023 / 2024
Google is a multinational computer technology company specializing in services and products by the means of the internet. Google believes that information should be accessible to all around the globe; as such, Google has developed educational and scholarship programmes (such as its Generation Google scholarship), which are aimed to help and inspire students to become leaders in technology and computing.
ABOUT THE GENERATION GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED
Google is inviting students to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science, for the 2023 and 2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded to female students, for studies in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field, within Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
This programme was formed with the goal of aiding female computer scientists, to excel in technology and become leaders within the field. The ideal recipient for this award must have a strong impact on diversity, excellent academic background, as well as showcase leadership capabilities.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GENERATION GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):
- You must be female
- You must be a resident of any African, European or Middle Eastern country
- You must be studying towards a qualification in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/ closely related technical field
- You must be currently enrolled and studying full-time towards a Bachelors qualification, at a university for 2022-2023 academic year
- You must be enrolled or accepted to study at a recognised and accredited university in Africa, Europe or the Middle East, for the 2023-2024 academic year
- You must have a strong academic record
- You must showcase leadership capabilities
- You must have a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in technology and computer science
- You must NOT be a past recipient of any of the following programmes: 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, Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship, or Venkat Panchapakesan Scholarships India
- You must NOT be an employee of Google
The Bursary program is listed under Bursaries.
How to apply
Apply online at Generation Google Scholarship Application 2023
Submit the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):
- Brief background information (including contact details, details about your current studies and university)
- Curriculum Vitae (if applicable, it should include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts) (PDF format)
- Academic transcripts for current studies or most recent studies (on institutions letterhead) (PDF format)
- Responses to these 2 short essay questions (maximum 500 words each):
- 1) Write about a time when you faced a complex problem without a clear path to a solution. Describe in detail, the steps you took to get to the solution. Include which resources and solutions you considered and what you learned from this experience. (This can be a problem you have faced at school, work, extracurricular activities or home).
- 2) From your personal experience, describe a barrier that prevents equitable access to the field of technology. Discuss what you think is the root cause, the actions you have taken to address this inequity and actions you plan to take. 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.
NOTES:
- Applications will close on 16 May 2023 or when 3 000 eligible applications are received – whichever comes first.
- Applicants may save their application and continue it at a later date, but applications must be submitted by the closing date.
- After submitting an application, candidates can check the status of their application at any time, by logging into the application tool.
- The 2 essay questions are intended to assess the applicants problem solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Students university enrollment will be verified after the winners have been selected.
- Scholarship payments will be made directly to the student’s university to be used towards tuition and study-related expenses.
- The scholarship award will be withheld if the student no longer meets the eligibility requirements.
- The scholarship will be revoked from students who do not maintain the eligibility requirements.
- Bursary recipients may choose to defer their award for up to 1 year from the time of originally planned payment (this must be determined by Google).
- The following candidates may NOT apply: residents of embargoed countries, ordinarily residence of embargoed countries, candidates prohibited by export controls and sanctions.
For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact Google directly:
Email: generationgoogle-emea@google.com
NOTE: Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.
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