The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in gaming was established to help aspiring students pursuing gaming degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2022-2023 school year. The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in gaming will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated leadership, and academic performance.
| who should apply? | students pursuing gaming degrees |
| eligible grade levels | seniors |
| award | one-time $10,000 USD or $5,000 CAD |
| opens | open now |
| deadline | December 10, 2021, 11:59 PT |
| decisions released | April-June 2022 |
| selectivity | 8 HS seniors chosen last year (subject to change) |
| link | https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/generation-google-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=overview |
application requirements
- intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university or college in the United States or Canada for the 2022-2023 academic year
- be studying video game programing, game engineering, game design and development or a closely related technical field in gaming
- demonstrate a strong academic record
- demonstrate financial need
- exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in gaming
application process
- background information (personal, educational, familial)
- resume or CV
- transcripts
- 3 short essay questions (no more than 500 words each)
notes
- money must be spent towards tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment
- payment will be made directly to the student
- essay prompts are on the website
- resume/CV, transcript, and answers to essay questions must be in uploadable PDF format
- applicants do not need to be women to apply but it is highly encouraged