IIE Generation Google Scholarship 2024-25 : buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com
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Organisation : Institute of International Education (IIE)
Scholarship Name : Generation Google Scholarship 2024-25
Applicable For : Women in Computer Science
Application Last Date : 23rd April 2024
Website : buildyourfuture [dot] withgoogle [dot] com
What is IIE Generation Google Scholarship?
The Generation Google Scholarship for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $2,500 USD for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Generation Google Scholarship : for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance. Last Date of Scholarship is 23rd April 2024.
Related / Similar Scholarship : CCRT Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme 2024-25
Who can Apply for Generation Google Scholarship?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
** Be currently enrolled as a full-time second or third year undergraduate student at an accredited university in Asia Pacific for the 2023-2024 academic year
** Intend to continue pursuing a full-time Bachelors program at an accredited university in Asia Pacific for the 2024-2025 academic year
** 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
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for Students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application Process for Generation Google Scholarship
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
** General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
** Resume/CV
** Academic transcripts from your current institution
** Responses to short answer essay questions
Essay Questions:
The two short answer essay questions below are intended to assess your problem solving skills and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each response to the two questions below should be 500 words or less.
** Tell me about a time when you faced a complex problem without a clear path to a solution. Describe the steps you took to get to the solution in detail. What resources and solutions did you consider? What did you learn from this experience? Keep in mind that this can be a problem you have faced at school, work, extracurricular activities or home.
** From your personal experience, describe a barrier that prevents equitable access to the field of technology. What do you believe is the root cause? What actions have you taken to address this inequity and what actions do you plan to take? Please 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.
IMPORTANT: 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)
What is the Last Date of Scholarship?
Last Date of Scholarship is Tuesday, April 23, 2024 or when 1,250 eligible application responses are received
Terms and conditions :
Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science scholarship. Please see IIE’s website for complete information on the scholarship.