Generation Google Scholarship 2027: How to Apply

Key facts

Status: Applications closed Closed 14 August 2025
Provider: Generation Google
Field of study: Computer Engineering
Academic year: 2027
Last checked: September 2026

Google runs the EMEA scholarship once a year, opening in June or July and closing in mid-August or as soon as 1 250 eligible applications are received; the 2025-26 cycle closed on 14 August 2025.

Written by Keagan HendricksStaff Writer (Unisa Alumnus)

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The Generation Google Scholarship for women in computer science is Google’s award for women studying computer science and related technical degrees, and its Europe, Middle East and Africa edition is open to students at South African universities. Winners receive EUR 7 000 towards their studies, attend a retreat with Google engineers and join a network of past scholars, and the scholarship is judged on leadership and financial need as well as marks.

About the Generation Google Scholarship

Value: EUR 7 000, or the local equivalent, for the academic year.
An all-expenses-paid scholars’ retreat with Google engineers and access to the Generation Google community.
Fields: computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field.
Region: universities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including South Africa.

Generation Google Scholarship eligibility requirements

A woman, or a student who identifies as a woman.
Enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in the region and continuing full-time in the following academic year.
Studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field.
Demonstrated leadership, a strong academic record and financial need.

How to apply for the Generation Google Scholarship

Open the scholarships page at buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships and select the EMEA Generation Google Scholarship when it opens.
Complete the online application with your CV, academic transcripts, answers to the essay questions on leadership, financial need and your passion for computer science, and a reference from a lecturer or mentor.
Submit as early as possible; the application closes at the deadline or when 1 250 eligible applications have been received, whichever comes first.

Generation Google Scholarship closing date

Mid-August each year, or earlier if the application cap is reached. Dates for the next cycle are published on Google’s scholarships page.

Contact details

Google Build Your Future: buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships

Women in technology should also see the Women in IT bursary, the KnowBe4 women of colour in cybersecurity scholarship and our computer science bursaries list.

FAQs

1. When does the Generation Google Scholarship close for 2027? +

Google runs the EMEA scholarship for women in computer science once a year, opening in June or July and closing in mid-August or when 1 250 eligible applications are received; the 2025-26 cycle closed on 14 August 2025. The 2026-27 cycle's dates were not published when we checked. Check Google's Build Your Future scholarships page from June 2027 for the 2027-28 cycle.

2. What is the scholarship? +

A EUR 7 000 award (or local equivalent) from Google for women studying computer science, computer engineering or a closely related field at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, plus a retreat with Google engineers and a community of past scholars.

3. Can South Africans apply? +

Yes. Students at any accredited South African university are eligible as part of the EMEA region.

4. Who qualifies? +

Women, including those who identify as women, enrolled full-time in a bachelor's degree at an accredited university and continuing into the following academic year, studying computer science or a closely related technical field, with demonstrated leadership, a strong academic record and financial need.

5. How do I apply? +

Online on Google's scholarship site with a CV, academic transcripts, answers to essay questions on leadership and your passion for computer science, and a reference. Apply early, because the application closes once the cap is reached.

6. What are the alternatives? +

The Women in IT bursary, the KnowBe4 women of colour in cybersecurity scholarship and the computer science funders on our site.

Update note (checked September 2026): Google runs the EMEA scholarship once a year, opening in June or July and closing in mid-August or as soon as 1 250 eligible applications are received; the 2025-26 cycle closed on 14 August 2025. Dates for the 2026-27 cycle were not published when we checked. Check Google’s Build Your Future scholarships page from June 2027 for the 2027-28 cycle, and apply on the first day it opens. The details below are from the 2025-26 call.

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