Generation Google Scholarship (Canada & United States/North America)
Overview
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 demonstrated leadership, academic performance, and financial need.
The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college OR currently enrolled as a high school senior for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university 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 leadership
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
- Children of Google employees are NOT eligible to apply
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application process
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Family and household information
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts from your current institution (and prior, if applicable)
- Responses to short answer essay questions
Important: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- PDF copy of your resume
- PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Application deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time or when 1,250 eligible applications responses are received.
Recommendation letters are due by Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time.
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Questions
Questions? Please email generationgoogle-na@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland
Overview
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 5,000 EUR award for two consecutive years of their undergraduate studies. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The program is open to qualified students who meet all the minimum qualifications.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a first or second year undergraduate student at a university in Ireland for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Intend to continue pursuing their Bachelors degree at a university in Ireland for at least the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate leadership
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Children of Google employees are NOT eligible to apply
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application process
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts from your current institution
- Responses to short answer essay questions
IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- PDF copy of your resume
- PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Application deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time or when 80 eligible applications responses are received.
Recommendation letters are due by Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time.
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Questions
Questions? Please email generationgoogle-ireland@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland
Overview
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 5,000 EUR award for two consecutive years of their undergraduate studies. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The program is open to qualified students who meet all the minimum qualifications.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a first or second year undergraduate student at a university in Ireland for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Intend to continue pursuing their Bachelors degree at a university in Ireland for at least the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate leadership
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Children of Google employees are NOT eligible to apply
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application process
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts from your current institution
- Responses to short answer essay questions
IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- PDF copy of your resume
- PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Application deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time or when 80 eligible applications responses are received.
Recommendation letters are due by Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time.
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Questions
Questions? Please email generationgoogle-ireland@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science (Europe, Middle East and Africa/EMEA)
Overview
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s demonstrated leadership, academic performance, and financial need.
The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university or college for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors program at an accredited university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate leadership
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
- Children of Google employees are NOT eligible to apply
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application process
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts from your current institution
- Responses to short answer essay questions
IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- PDF copy of your resume
- PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
Application deadline is Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time or when 500 eligible applications responses are received.
Recommendation letters are due by Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time.
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Questions
Questions? Please email generationgoogle-emea@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science (Asia Pacific Region/APAC)
Overview
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $2,500 USD for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s demonstrated leadership, academic performance and financial need.
The program is open to students who meet all the minimum qualifications.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time second or third year undergraduate student at an accredited university in Asia Pacific for the 2024-2025 academic year
- Intend to continue pursuing a full-time Bachelors program at an accredited university in Asia Pacific for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrated leadership
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
- Children of Google employees are NOT eligible to apply
For students who may not be eligible, we strongly encourage you to visit Google Careers for students page to find out about alternative opportunities and programs that are available for your country/region based on your academic level.
Application process
You will be asked to complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts from your current institution
- Responses to short answer essay questions
IMPORTANT: Before starting the application, please have the following ready for upload:
- PDF copy of your resume
- PDF copy of your current or most recent transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
We have received 1,250 applications for the Generation Google Scholarship (Asia Pacific/APAC) and are not accepting additional applications for this region.
Recommendation letters are due by Monday, August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time.
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Questions
Questions? Please email generationgoogle-apac@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, be sure to click “save” after each section.
No, once you submit your application, you will no longer be able to update.
Yes. IIE will send a confirmation email from generationgoogle@iie.org to the valid email address associated with your application. If you receive this email, your application was submitted successfully (check your spam or junk folder just in case).
Please be advised that due to the volume of application submission activity, IIE staff cannot verify receipt of applications and supporting documentation via telephone inquiry. Please reach out to the program team by email.
- Generation Google Scholarships (North America): generationgoogle-na@iie.org
- Generation Google: for women in computer science (Asia Pacific/APAC): generationgoogle-apac@iie.org
- Generation Google Scholarship women in computer science (Europe, the Middle East and Africa/EMEA): generationgoogle-emea@iie.org
- Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland: generationgoogle-emea@iie.org
Please enter the GPA and transcripts of your most recently completed degree/diploma.
Your region is based on the location of the college or university, and not your permanent residence, current residence, or citizenship.
No. Awards are for undergraduate study only.
No, this scholarship is to assist your tuition and mandatory fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for your degree.
In countries where colleges and universities are publicly funded or subsidized, applicants are still able to apply for funding to assist with their mandatory university costs such as books, class supplies, equipment, university service costs, and more.
Yes. You are required to provide two references. Your reference can be completed by a teacher, counselor, employer, etc. who is familiar with your academic record and/or work and volunteer experience. Please note that this cannot be completed by a family member. This reference will provide the selection committee with additional information about you when reviewing your application.
As stated above, an emailed request for a letter of recommendation will be sent to your reference through the online application system at the time of application. The email will provide directions to the recommender regarding how to upload their letter to your online application. The reference will be kept strictly confidential.
All reference letters must be submitted by the above method and are due by the application deadline of August 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM (U.S. Pacific Time).
You are able to submit your application before your recommendation letters are received as long as the required information has been entered into the application.
Yes, students studying in Ireland will be considered for both programs.
August 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time: Deadline for application submission
August 18, 2025, at 11:59 PM U.S. Pacific Time: Deadline for recommendations submission
All applicants who submitted their applications will be notified by IIE via email by mid-October 2025.
For scholarship related questions, please contact the administering organization, Institute of International Education (IIE):
- Generation Google Scholarships (North America)
generationgoogle-na@iie.org - Generation Google (APAC: Asia-Pacific): for women in computer science
generationgoogle-apac@iie.org - Generation Google Scholarship (EMEA: Europe, the Middle East and Africa): women in computer science
generationgoogle-emea@iie.org - Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland
generationgoogle-ireland@iie.org
Contact
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science (Asia Pacific/APAC)
Generation Google Scholarship (Canada & United States/North America)
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science (Europe, Middle East and Africa/EMEA)
Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science in Ireland
Application
Submission of Applications
Thank you for your interest in the Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program. The program is now open. Please be aware of the following deadlines:
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025
DEADLINE FOR RECOMMENDATION SUBMISSIONS: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
If you would like to be added to our email list for upcoming application announcements, please complete the interest form.
A complete application must be submitted in English and will include:
- Completed online application form
- A personal statement (up to 3,500 characters)
- An estimate of your expected tuition and mandatory fees to complete your degree programs during the academic year of 2025-2026;
- Two reference letters. The letters must come from non-family members who know you well – for example, a teacher, instructor, professor, employer/work supervisor, scout leader, advisor to an extracurricular club, etc.
- High school transcript/grade report issued by the school (for applicants from the United Kingdom or Commonwealth countries, A level, O level, GCSE, or BTEC results are also acceptable)
- Only applications completed by the deadline will be reviewed. Falsifying or plagiarizing any portion of your application is grounds for automatic disqualification.
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Achievement and potential in music fields
- Demonstrated leadership potential and ability
- Personal character, commitment, and potential in their chosen field of study and future music industry career
- Clearly expressed financial need to support educational goals
- Academic achievement
- Career and academic goals in line with stated scholarship objectives
- Compelling references
Notification of Selection Results
- All applicants will be notified of their application status (successful or unsuccessful) by the end of October.
- The Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program is a competitive program; not all applicants will be selected as recipients.
- Recipients will need to submit verification of their full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university in order to receive their scholarship awards.
- For students in the United States selected for the scholarship, IIE will require that they submit their financial aid package information. Based on the student’s unmet financial needs, IIE will determine the scholarship amount ranging between USD 3,000 and USD 20,000.
- Scholarship recipients who are not able to produce proof of enrollment by the date indicated in the award letter will no longer be eligible and an alternate candidate will be selected.
Contact Us
NextGen Service Fellowship
If you have questions about the NextGen Service Fellowship, including document submissions and/or the application process, contact the program at the address below.