Apply now for the Google Conference Scholarships (Africa)

We at Google understand the importance of diversity in creating innovative tools that can make a global impact. We are committed to providing opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to connect with industry professionals, network with peers, and pursue a career in technology. To support this goal, we are pleased to announce the availability of Google Conference Scholarships for select conferences in the tech industry and related fields.

Please note that eligibility for the Google Conference Scholarships (Africa) may vary by region, so we encourage you to refer to the region-specific tabs for more information. Scholarships will be granted to the most qualified candidates based on a thorough review of their applications. All applicants will receive notification of their status within the specified time frames for their region.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE Google Conference Scholarships (Africa)

1. Eligibility criteria for the scholarship to attend an international conference are as follows:
2. – Must be a full-time student registered with a recognized university in Africa seeking financial assistance for conference travel.
3. – Must have a research paper accepted at a top-tier computer science conference, preferably in areas of interest to Google. For a list of these areas, please refer to research.google.com.
4. – Must be the primary or joint first author of the accepted paper.
5. – Google employees are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. Additionally, individuals residing in embargoed countries or subject to export controls and sanctions programs are not eligible to apply.

CLAIM PROCESS FOR THE Google Conference Scholarships (Africa)

1. We assess applications continuously throughout the year, so successful applicants can expect to hear back from us within approximately four weeks of applying.
2. We advise that you apply for the grant well ahead of the Conference start date, as it may take between 5-8 weeks for the payment process to be completed.
3. Once a travel grant has been approved, the funds will be disbursed to the applicant’s university, and the student can then claim expenses using the standard university procedures.
4. If you have any inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

APPLICATION FOR THE Google Conference Scholarships (Africa)

1. To submit an application, please complete the form before the conference deadline.
2. Note that applications are currently being accepted to cover conference fees due to the shift to virtual conferences.