The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field.

Selected students will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Generation Google Scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.

The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage students who identify with groups historically excluded from the technology industry, including Women, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply.

Applicants are not required to currently be enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor, Masters, or PhD program for the 2024-2025 academic year to apply.

Recipients of one of the following Google Scholarship Programs:

Generation Google Scholarship,
Generation Google Scholarship for women in gaming,
Generation Google Scholarship for supply chain and fulfillment,
Google Lime Scholarship,
Google Student Veterans of America Scholarship,
Women Techmakers Scholarship for Computer Science,
and Women Techmakers Scholarship for Gaming are not eligible to reapply.

Who can Apply for the Generation Google Scholarship?

To be eligible to apply, 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 or college in the United States or Canada for the 2025-2026 academic year
Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
Demonstrate a strong academic record
Demonstrate financial need
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for improving the representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology

Application process

As a Google scholar, You will be asked to complete an online application that includes:

General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
Family and household information
Resume/CV
Academic transcripts from your current (if you are currently enrolled) and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
Responses to three short answer essay questions
Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool or respective academic peers (e.g. high school students compared to other high school students).

Essay Questions:

The three short answer essay questions below are intended to assess your demonstrated leadership, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and financial need. Each response to the three questions below should be 500 words or less.

1) Give one example of how you have exhibited leadership. Explain what you were trying to achieve, your role, how you influenced others, and the impact as a result of your actions.

Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of the different communities you are a part of. Keep in mind, that the example you choose does not need to be a formal or traditional leadership role.

2) What is a significant challenge that impacts historically excluded groups in the field of technology and what do you believe is the root cause of this challenge? What actions have you taken to address this challenge?

Keep in mind that impact can happen in many ways and at different scales. Please focus at least half of your response on the actions you have taken.

3) Describe any financial circumstances affecting your need for a scholarship. In your answer be sure to describe any obstacles you have overcome to get to where you are today. What goals will this scholarship enable you to accomplish?

IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:

A PDF copy of your resume (if applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on the resume)
A PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
A PDF copy of your three short-answer responses

Application deadline: Friday, December 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM PT

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Generation Google Scholarship Terms and Conditions

The Generation Google Scholarship award must be spent on tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the student’s classes at their primary university.

Scholarship recipients must be enrolled as full-time students for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Enrollment will be verified before the winners are selected, and all scholarship payments will be made directly to the student to be used towards tuition and education-related expenses.

Students under the age of 18 at the time of acceptance must have a parent or guardian sign these scholarship award terms & conditions.

They will withhold the award for any scholar who no longer meets the eligibility requirements and revoke the award for any scholar who does not maintain the eligibility requirements.

Selected recipients will receive instructions from Google on how to receive the award. Failure to complete these steps by the specified deadline will disqualify recipients from receiving the award.

Recipients may defer their award for up to one (1) year from the time of originally planned payment on a case by case basis as determined by Google.

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.

Generation Google Scholarship FAQs

Can I save my application for later?

Yes, be sure to click “save” after each section.

Can I update my application after I submit it?

Yes, you can update your application at any time up until the deadline.

Will I receive a confirmation email that my application was submitted?

No. You can log into the application tool at any time to check the status of your application. If it says “Submitted” in the left column, we have received your application.

I am a high school senior. Can I apply?

Yes, the application is open to high school seniors who intend to be enrolled as full-time students in a 4-year BA/BS program in the US or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year.

I am enrolled in a community college. Can I apply?

Yes, the application is open to current community college students who intend to transfer and be enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s program in the US or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year.

I am currently not enrolled in a high school or university. Can I apply?

Yes, the application is open to students who intend to be enrolled as full-time students in a 4-year BA/BS program in the US or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year.

I am an international student. Can I apply?

Yes, the application is open to international students who intend to be enrolled in or accepted as full-time students in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university or college in the United States or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year.

I just started a new degree so I don’t have a GPA or transcripts yet. What should I enter in my application?

Please enter the GPA and transcripts of your most recently completed degree/diploma.

I am currently not enrolled in a high school or university so I don’t have a current GPA or transcripts. What should I enter in my application?

Just enter the GPA and transcripts of your most recently completed degree/diploma.

How should I format my essay question responses?

Please copy and paste all essay questions and write your responses underneath the question. Use one document to capture all three essay questions and upload them to the online application in PDF format.
Please name your file “FirstName_LastName_essay” i.e. “Harry_Potter_essay”.

What should I include in my resume?

If applicable, please include leadership positions, extracurricular activities, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on your resume.
Some examples include clubs and organizations, national society chapters, programming competitions & hackathons, teaching assistantships, research opportunities, developmental programs, distinguished academic awards, speaking engagements, community service/volunteer work, positions in DEI-focused organizations, etc.

For specific questions email generationgoogle-na@google.com