Overview of Google Scholarships For International Students
Now, it’s time to take more from Google, more than the just usual day. Google is the world’s largest internet platform, that provides information about literally everything. It’s time to get free education from Google.
Google has been an international student scholarship to ensure that quality higher education must be provided to all the students, or any students can’t be deprived of the higher education.
Objectives of Google Scholarships
Following are the objectives of Google Scholarships
- To financially aid the students to enhance the technology resources
- To provide practical based workshops in technology
- To encourage the students to higher education
- For women’s empowerment in higher education and technology
Overview of Google Scholarships
There are 7 major scholarships scheme under the google scholarship program. Different Scholarships are aimed to provide different benefits to the scholars. The application for the different Scholarships also varies.
Here are the Google Scholarships with the application dates.
Scholarship Name Timeline For Application
1. Udacity Google Developer Scholarship Between Jan and Feb
2. Women Techmaker Scholarship Between April and May
3. Google Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship Between May and July
4. Google Conference and Travel Scholarship Varied By region
5. Doodle 4 India Contest Between Sept and Oct
6. Google India Code to Learn Contest Between May and Sept
7. Generation Google Scholarship Between Nov and Dec
Note–These are the approximate dates of the application. The date may vary on the decision of the provider. Please follow the official website for the exact dates of the application timeline. This data may change as per the decision of the scholarship provider.
Eligibility and Requirements
The eligibility and requirements for the Google Scholarship Varies per Scholarship. Here are the eligibility criteria mentioned by the Scholarship Provider.
1. Udacity Google Developer Scholarship
- Only Indian Citizens are eligible
- Age should be 18 years.
- For developer course
2. Women Techmaker Scholarship
- Only females are eligible( Both undergraduate and graduate)
- Must be enrolled in a technical field such as computer science or engineering
- Must be enrolled at a recognized University.
- Should demonstrate outstanding academic performances.
3. Google Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship
- Students must be enrolled in India.
- Both graduate and Undergraduate Programs.
- Must be enrolled in the technology field.
4. Google Travel and Conference Scholarship
- All countries students worldwide can apply.
- Must be enrolled in a recognized University to take conference in India.
- Must be needy of the travel conference funds.
- Must have a paper accepted at a top-tier conference on Computer Science.
- Priority is given to those whose research is based on Google’s Interest.
- Applicants are required to be the primary author of the accepted paper.
5. Doodle 4 India Contest
- Primary and Secondary Level ( Class 1-10 ) students are eligible.
- Permission of the guardian, parents, or teachers is required.
- Employees are not eligible.
6. Google India Code to Learn Contest
- Indian Students from Classes 5-10 are eligible. Three groups are made class 5 and 6, Class 7 and 8, and Class 9 and 10.
- Respective computer teachers must select the students.
7. Generation Google Scholarships
- Enrolled in Program in 1st or 2nd Year
- Must be a female candidate
- Must have excellent academic status in the technology field.
Benefits and Value
Here are the benefits you can get from these scholarships.
1. Udacity Google Developer Scholarship
- Students are given access to the Udacity Online Courses.
- Phase 1 – 1000 challenge scholarships of 3 months duration
- Phase2 – 1000 full nano degree scholarships of 6 months duration
2. Women Techmakers Scholarship
- Academic Scholarship in the technology field.
- Workshop and Internships by Google mentors.
- Opportunity to attend Women Techmaker Scholar’s Retreat.
3. Google Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship
- Opportunity to visit Youtube headquarters in California, USA.
- Finacial Aid of 750 USD in tuition.
4. Google Conference and Travel Scholarships
- USD 1000 – USD 3000 to cover the expense of the Conference.
- Travel Expenses.
5. Doodle 4 Google India
- Trophy and Certificate with 5 lakhs Cash for the winner including 2 lakhs of the technology package.
- Trophy and Medal for group winners.
- Certificate of achievement for finalists.
6. Google India Code to Learn Contest
- Certificates
- Chromebook or Laptop or equivalent Gift to the winner
7. Generation Google Scholarship
Application
To apply for the specific scholarship, visit the official page of the scholarship website and apply if you meet all the eligibility criteria.
Click here to know more about the application procedure.
