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As one of the largest technology companies in the world, Google is committed to broadening access to STEM opportunities and representation in the field. Through a variety of scholarship initiatives, Google aims to identify and support promising students from underrepresented groups who have financial barriers to education.
In this guide, we will explore Google’s key scholarship offerings. We’ll look at eligibility criteria, award details, application tips and recipient experiences. With a little preparation and persistence, these programs can help motivated students pursue their dreams in areas like computer science, engineering and more.
Google Anthropic Scholarship
This new scholarship specifically focuses on artificial intelligence safety research and representation in the field. Awards are available for undergraduate and graduate studies at any university.
Eligibility: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s focused on AI safety and impacts. Come from underrepresented groups in STEM like women, people of color, first-generation college students or those with financial need.
Award: Up to $50,000 total for undergraduate studies or $20,000 per year for up to two years of graduate school. Also includes internship and mentorship opportunities at Google.
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Application: Submit resume, transcripts, recommendation letters, and answers to short essay questions by posted deadlines. First cohort selected winter 2023.
Google Rise Awards
Rise (Resources for Igniting a Strength-based Education) Scholarships provide financial assistance and community for underrepresented students in computer science and technical fields.
Eligibility: Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in computer science or closely related field. Demonstrate financial need with household income under $65,000. Identify as female, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx or Native American/Alaska Native.
Award: Up to $10,000 per academic year, renewable for multiple years if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher. Recipients gain access to Rise online community and events.
Application: Online profile with background information, essays, transcripts, and FAFSA documentation required. Rolling admissions throughout the year.
Google Career Readiness Program
This new initiative offers internship support to help community college students earn industry experience and transition to competitive four-year computer science programs.
Eligibility: Current community college students enrolled in associate’s degree programs specializing in computer science or IT fields. Must qualify for financial aid and face barriers to traditional internships.
Award: Paid summer internship placement plus $6,000 academic scholarship. Partnerships with four-year universities that guarantee transfer admissions and scholarships after earning an associate’s.
Application: Submit resume, short essay, unofficial transcripts. Must pass interview. Interns selected in Spring for following summer opportunity.
Google.org Impact Challenge Scholarship
Focused on social impact, this global scholarship competition funds students developing technology projects addressing humanitarian issues.
Eligibility: Currently enrolled undergraduates worldwide, especially women and students facing financial barriers. Pitch a tech project to tackle an issue like climate change, education or healthcare access.
Award: Top 30 teams receive $10,000 each. Overall $100,000 grand prize and 4Runner up $20,000 awards. Plus extensive mentorship from Google engineers and nonprofits.
Application: Submit 2-minute video pitch by fall deadline. Review process considers feasibility, social impact and demonstrated needs. Finalists present to panel.
Google Software Engineering Practicum
Dedicated to bootcamp-style career preparation, this six-month, full-time program helps participants from non-traditional backgrounds attain software engineering roles.
Eligibility: U.S. residents without a 4-year STEM degree but have demonstrated interests and a learning mindset. Priority for women, Black/LatinX, Native American, veteran or disabled individuals.
Award: Full, in-person instruction in computer science and coding fundamentals with industry-recognized certification. Hands-on group projects. Job placement assistance and access to Google internship program.
Application: Online profile and video response showcasing experience and motivation. Selection prioritizes character over strictly technical skills. Rolling admissions.
Applying for Opportunities
Whether it’s scholarships or career programs, Google places equal focus on character, commitment and potential for positive impact as strengths of past experience. Applicants should emphasize those soft skills in addition to academics and convey genuine passion for using technology to make a difference. Reach out early with questions too. With preparation and persistence, these programs unlock life-changing pathways in STEM for motivated students from all backgrounds.
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