Exciting Scholarship Opportunity: Google Conference Scholarships for African Students
Google is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious Conference Scholarships, exclusively designed for African students who are passionate about technology and innovation. This initiative is part of Google’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech industry by providing opportunities for those who are underrepresented in this field.
Scholarship Overview:
Sponsored by: Google
Location: Hosted by Google
Scholarship Value: Fully-funded
Available Slots: Multiple
Level of Study: Open to all levels
Eligible Nationalities: African Students
Featured Opportunity: University of Helsinki International Scholarship in Finland 2024/2025
About the Google Conference Scholarships:
At Google, we’re driven by the belief that the world needs a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas to create impactful tools and technologies. We recognize the barriers that prevent talented individuals from underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending top industry conferences. In response, Google is proud to offer Conference Scholarships to support attendance at leading tech and related field conferences.
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Google Conference Scholarships for African Students:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application.
- Open to university students and industry professionals.
- Applicants should be citizens, permanent residents, or currently studying in the US, Canada, or Mexico.
- Must be available to attend the entire conference.
- Should be a full-time student enrolled at a recognized university in Africa in need of conference travel funds.
- Must have a paper accepted at a top-tier computer science conference, particularly in areas of strong interest to Google. Visit research.google.com for a list of preferred research areas.
- Applicants must be the sole or joint first author of the accepted paper.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the provided form by the conference deadline. In light of the shift to virtual conferences, applications to cover conference fees are currently being accepted.
For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Application Deadline: Not Specified
For more information, please visit the official website.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career in technology and connect with industry leaders. Apply now to be part of Google’s mission to empower the next generation of tech innovators from Africa.