Generation Google Scholarship for Students in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Generation Google Scholarship for Students in Europe, Middle East and Africa: Are you a student of computer science passionate about developing expertise in gaming? Then the Generation Google Scholarship 2021 is for you. The Generation Google Scholarship intends to further close the gap of gender equality in the tech industry by encouraging women to excel as active participants and leaders in the field.

Generation Google Scholarship 2021 will be awarded based on the ability of each candidate’s impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The scholarship is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage women to apply.

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Scholarship Sponsor(s): Google

Scholarship to be taken at: Europe, Middle East, Africa

Scholarship Level: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD

Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship Benefits

Scholarship Slot: Not specified

Subject Eligibility: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Gaming.

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Generation Google Scholarship 2021| Details

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The eligibility criteria for  the Generation Google Scholarship 2021 are stated as follows;

Eligibility for Women in Computer Science:

To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship 2021 for Women in Computer Science;

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic
• 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 in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2021-2022 academic year
• Applicants must be  studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology

Eligibility for Women in Gaming:

To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship 2021 for Women in Gaming; applicants must;

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2020-21 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2021-2022 academic year
• Be studying video game programing, game engineering, game design and development, or a closely related field in gaming
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in gaming

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See Also: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa 2021

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Eligibility for Women in Computer Science in Ireland:

To be eligible to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship 2021 for Women in Computer Science in Ireland, applicants must;

• Be currently enrolled as a first or second year undergraduate student at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for the 2020-21 academic year
• Intend to continue pursuing their Bachelors degree at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for at least the 2021-2022 and 2022-23 academic years
• Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology

Scholarship Benefits

scholarship awardees in computer science and gaming will each receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2021-2022 academic year. Google Generation scholars in Ireland will each receive 5,000 EUR on an annual basis for the duration of their undergraduate studies.

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Before completing the application for the Generation Google Scholarship 2021, applicants are encouraged to review the following instructions document: https://bit.ly/3hClb71 and have the following ready for upload:

• PDF copy of your Resume
• PDF copy of your Current transcript (unofficial is accepted)
• PDF copy of your Short answer responses

Application Deadline: December 4, 2020 at 11:59pm GMT

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