Google EMEA Scholarships for Women in Computer Science & Gaming for the 2024/2025 (€7,000) award.
Introduction to the Google EMEA Scholarships for Women in Computer Science
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024/2025 Generation Google EMEA Scholarships aimed at women in computer science and gaming.
The Generation Google Scholarship for women in computer science aims to support students pursuing computer science degrees to excel in technology and emerge as leaders in the field.
Successful candidates will receive a €7,000 award (or equivalent in local currency) for the academic year 2024-2025.
Recipients of the Generation to Google EMEA Scholarships for women in computer science will be chosen based on their demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as their leadership abilities and academic performance.
The program is open to students who meet all the specified criteria.
Requirements to apply for the Google EMEA Scholarships
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
You must presently be registered as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university or college for the academic year 2023-2024.
You should also have the intention to enrolled or have been accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa for the academic year 2024-2025.
Additionally, you must be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field, and show a strong academic performance.
Moreover, you must exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrate a passion for enhancing the representation of underrepresented groups in the fields of computer science and technology.
Application process
You will be requested to fill out an online application, which will include:
– General background information (such as contact details and information about your current and intended universities)
– Resume/CV- Academic transcripts from your current institution
– Responses to short answer essay questions Essay Questions:
The two brief essay questions below aim to evaluate your problem-solving abilities and dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Each response to these questions should be 500 words or fewer.
1. Reflect on a time when you encountered a complex problem with no clear solution in sight.
Detail the steps you took to reach a resolution, including the resources and solutions you considered. What lessons did you learn from this experience? Note that the problem could have arisen in various contexts such as school, work, extracurricular activities, or at home.
2. Drawing from your personal experiences, discuss a barrier hindering equitable access to the technology field. Identify the root cause of this barrier and outline the actions you have taken or plan to take to address it.
Dedicate at least half of your response to detailing the actions you have already taken. Remember that impact can manifest in numerous ways and scales.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Prior to beginning the application process, please ensure you have the following items prepared for upload:
– A PDF version of your resume (if applicable, please include details of any leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion).
– A PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
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