Tips for the Google Conference Scholarship in 2025

 Key Takeaways:

• Google Conference Scholarships are designed to break down barriers for underrepresented groups in tech by providing access to leading industry conferences.
• The scholarship covers conference registration, travel, accommodation, a travel stipend, and Google swag, ensuring that financial constraints don’t hold you back.
• Eligibility varies by region, so reviewing and applying specific criteria well in advance is crucial.

Google believes that a diversity of attributes, experiences, and perspectives is needed to build tools to change the world. They also believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the industry, network with peers, and pursue a career path in technology.

To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending leading conferences, we’re excited to offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields.

Scholarship eligibility varies by region, so please review the information on the region-specific tabs at the top. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified persons based on application review.

What is included in the scholarship?

Conference registration, one round trip travel to and from the conference site, hotel accommodation for the travel dates as communicated directly with accepted scholars, a USD 100 stipend for miscellaneous travel costs, and Google swag. Please refrain from making travel and/or hotel arrangements alone, as this is not a part of the reimbursement package.

Benefits of Google Conference Scholarship

To encourage attendance at technical conferences, Google will provide selected recipients:

• Free conference registration
• North America: Up to 1,000 USD reimbursement to retroactively be used toward airfare and accommodation costs (will be awarded after the conference)
• Europe: Up to 1,000 EUR towards travel and accommodation costs (will be paid after the conference)
• India: An award in the range of 1,000 – 3,000 USD that will cover conference registration, travel, accommodation, and other related expenses.
• Africa: An award in the range of 1,000 – 3,000 USD that will cover conference registration, travel, accommodation, and related expenses. The scholarship amount depends on the cost of the international conference.
• Japan & South Korea: Up to 3,000 USD towards air tickets and lodging (to be paid after the conference). The scholarship amount depends on the cost of the international conference.

Eligibility Criteria

For APAC Region Applicants:

• • Must be a full-time student enrolled at a recognized university in Australia, New Zealand, East Asia, India, or Southeast Asia.
  • A paper must be accepted for complete publication at a leading computer science conference where Google has research interests.
  • The accepted paper should be for an oral or poster presentation in the main conference program (oral preferred).
  • Must be the primary author of the paper.
  • Should not be receiving any other industry-sponsored travel grant.

For Africa Region Applicants:

• • Must be a full-time student enrolled at a recognized university in Africa.
  • Must have a paper accepted at a top-tier computer science conference.
  • Must be the sole or joint first author of the accepted paper.
  • Google employees and applicants from embargoed countries are not eligible.

How to Apply

Visit the official Google Conference Scholarships page. Review your region’s eligibility criteria and details (use the region-specific tabs on the page). Complete the online application form for your area. Submit your application at least one month before the conference’s start date.

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Claim Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.
• Students will be notified of their scholarship status before the conference.
• Approved funds will be transferred directly to the applicant’s university, and students can claim expenses through university reimbursement procedures.
• The payment completion timeline may take between 5-8 weeks, so students must apply well in advance.

Conclusion

To sum it up, Google recognizes that a diverse tech community is essential for creating groundbreaking tools that can impact lives globally. The introduction of Google Conference Scholarships is a fantastic initiative to empower those who may face challenges accessing key industry events. It’s not just about attending conferences; it’s about building connections, sharing knowledge, and paving the way for future technology leaders. Check the eligibility criteria for your region, and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Let’s embrace diversity and drive change together in the tech landscape!