Google Conference Scholarships 2025, Africa

Google Conference Scholarships 2025, Africa

At Google, we believe that a diverse range of attributes, experiences, and perspectives is essential to creating tools that can change the world. We are committed to providing opportunities for underrepresented groups in technology and business to network, build industry connections, and advance their careers.

To help break down financial barriers, we offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected tech industry conferences and related fields.

Scholarship eligibility varies by region. Please check the region-specific tabs for more details. Scholarships are awarded based on application review, and all applicants will be notified of their status within the specified time frame.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Google Conference Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a full-time student at a recognized university in Africa and require financial assistance for conference travel.
• Have a paper accepted at a top-tier computer science conference. Preference is given to conferences in research areas where Google has a strong interest. Visit research.google.com for a list of research areas.
• Be the sole or joint first author of the accepted paper.
• Not be a Google employee.

Additionally, individuals who:

• Reside in embargoed countries,
• Are ordinarily resident in embargoed countries, or
• Are restricted by export control and sanctions programs,
  are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

How to Apply

To apply for the Google Conference Scholarship:

1. Complete and submit the application form by the deadline for the conference you wish to attend.
2. Due to the shift to virtual conferences, we are currently accepting applications to cover conference registration fees.

Claim Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Eligible applicants can expect a response within approximately four weeks of applying.
• It is recommended to apply well in advance of the conference start date, as the payment process can take 5-8 weeks.
• Once approved, the scholarship funds will be sent to the applicant’s university, and the student can claim expenses through their university’s reimbursement process.

Contact

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected].