Applications are currently being accepted for the Google Conference Scholarships for African Students, presenting a valuable and outstanding opportunity for interested individuals who meet the necessary qualifications. These scholarships aim to support and empower deserving candidates, and recipients will be selected based on a thorough evaluation of their applications. Each applicant will receive timely notification regarding their application status, adhering to the specified time frames allocated for their respective regions.

Scholarship Summary:

• Sponsor: Google
• Host Institution: Google
• Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded
• Number of Awards: Multiple
• Study Level: Not specified
• Nationality: African students

Scholarship Details:

Google recognizes the importance of diversity in building transformative tools and believes in providing equal opportunities for individuals to establish connections in the industry, engage in peer networking, and pursue careers in technology. In an effort to address the obstacles that hinder underrepresented groups from participating in prominent conferences within the tech industry and related fields, we are delighted to announce the availability of Google Conference Scholarships. These scholarships are specifically designed to support selected individuals, empowering them to attend influential conferences and broaden their professional horizons.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the Google Conference Scholarships for African Students, interested individuals must fulfill the following criteria:

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at a recognized university in Africa and require financial assistance for conference travel expenses.
• Should have a research paper accepted at a prestigious computer science conference. Preference is given to conferences in research domains that align with Google’s areas of interest. For a comprehensive list of these areas, please visit research.google.com.
• Must be the sole author or joint first author of the accepted paper.

How to Apply:

Kindly ensure that you submit the provided form before the specified deadline corresponding to the conference you intend to participate in. As conferences have transitioned to virtual formats, we are presently accepting applications specifically for conference fee coverage.

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