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Google Scholarship: Google offers scholarships for women studying computer science: all details – Times of India

November 7, 2021
Bharat Times

Google has announced a new scholarship for Woman who are studying computer science. generation is called google scholarship:For Women in Computer Science, it is open to students who meet all minimum qualifications. “We strongly encourage interested women computer science to apply,” said the tech giant.
Who can apply for the scholarship?
Google has shared the eligibility criteria in a blog post, which include:

  • Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree for the 2021-2022 academic year

  • Be in your second year of study at an accredited university in an Asia Pacific country while completing the scholarship program

  • studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field

  • demonstrate a strong academic record

  • Demonstrate leadership example and passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology

What is the application process?
Interested candidates must share the following while applying for the scholarship:

  • General background information (eg contact information and details about your current and desired universities)
  • Resume/CV highlighting participation in technical projects and community engagement
  • Academic transcripts from your current institutions (and prior, if applicable)
  • Answers to Two Short Answer Essay Questions
  • 15 minutes per shortlisted participant “Meet and Greet”
  • Google Online Challenge (Invitation to challenge will be sent within 5-7 working days after the last date of application)

According to Google, the two short answer essay questions are intended to “assess your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and financial need.”
How much is the scholarship worth?
The scholarship is worth $1,000, which is approximately Rs 75,000. The Generation Google Scholarship: Women in Computer Science award should be spent on tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment needed for students’ classes at their primary university, Google said.
What is the last date to apply for the scholarship?
The last date to apply will be Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM

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