Generation Google Scholarship

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

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)
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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-apac@iie.org or visit IIE’s FAQ page.