Generation Google Scholarship

The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2022-2023 school year. The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.

Details of the Generation Google Scholarship:

• Level: Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program.
• Deadline: Applications for 2022 are now closed.
• Funding: A year tuition fee of $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada).
• Eligible Nationalities: U.S.A and Canadians only.
• Type of Study: Full-Time Course
• Country: U.S.A/Canada.
• University: Any accredited University in the U.S or Canada.
• Field of Study: computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Duration of the Generation Google Scholarship: A year tuition fee.

Eligibility of the Generation Google Scholarship

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

•  Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university or college in the United States or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year
•  Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Demonstrate a strong academic record.
•  Demonstrate financial need.
•  Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology.

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Benefits of the Generation Google Scholarship

The scholarship will cover the tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required for the students’ classes at their primary university. $10,000 for an applicant in the U.S and $5,000 for a Canadian applicant.

How to Apply 

You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:

1. General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities).
2. Family and household information.
3. Resume/CV
4. Academic transcripts from your current (if you are currently enrolled) and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
5. Responses to three short answer essay questions.
Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool or respective academic peers (e.g. high school students compared to other high school students).

Essay Questions:

The three short answer essay questions below are intended to assess your demonstrated leadership, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and financial need. Each response to the three questions below should be 500 words or less.

1) Please give us one example of how you have exhibited leadership. Explain what you were trying to achieve, your role, how you influenced others, and the impact as a result of your actions. Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of the different communities you are a part of. Keep in mind, the example you choose does not need to be a formal or traditional leadership role.

2) What is a significant challenge that impacts historically excluded groups in the field of technology and what do you believe is the root cause of this challenge? What actions have you taken to address this challenge? Keep in mind that impact can happen in many ways and at different scales. Please focus at least half of your response on the actions you have taken.

3) Describe any financial circumstances affecting your need for a scholarship. In your answer be sure to describe any obstacles you have overcome to get to where you are today. What goals will this scholarship enable you to accomplish?

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Document Required:

Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:

•  PDF copy of your resume (if applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on your resume)
• PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
•  PDF copy of your three short answer responses.

Deadline of Generation Google Scholarship:

Applications for 2022 are now closed. Registration always open early December.

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