Applications for the Google Conference Scholarships 2024 for Africans are now ongoing.
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About the Google Conference Scholarships
At Google, we believe diverse attributes, experiences, and perspectives are needed tools that can change the world. We also believe everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the industry, networking with peers, and a career path in technology.
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To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending leading conferences, we’re excited to offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields.
Scholarship eligibility varies by region, so please review the information on the region-specific tabs at the top. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified individuals based on an application review. Every applicant will be notified of their status according to the time frames specified for the region.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a scholarship to attend an international conference, applicants must:
- Be a full-time student enrolled at a recognized African university and need conference travel funds.
- Have a paper accepted at a top-tier computer science conference. We prefer to support conferences in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Please visit research.google.com for a list of areas.
- Be the sole or joint first author of the accepted paper.
- Google employees are not eligible to apply for Google scholarships. Persons who are (1) residents of embargoed countries, (2) ordinarily resident in embargoed countries, or (3) otherwise prohibited by applicable export controls and sanctions programs may not apply for this scholarship.
Benefit
These Google Conference Scholarships are designed to support selected individuals, empowering them to attend influential conferences and broaden their professional horizons.
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Application Procedure
Applicants interested in the Google Conference Scholarships can apply here
The scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified individuals based on an application review. Every applicant will be notified of their status according to the time frames specified for the region.
We review applications on a rolling basis, all year round, therefore, eligible applicants will get our reply around four weeks after applying. Please apply for the grant before the conference start date, as the payment completion timeline is 5-8 weeks. Once approved for a travel grant, the funds will be paid to the applicant’s university, and the student may claim expenses using regular university procedures.
For more information, visit the Google Conference Scholarships