How to Apply for Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2024 | Application Update
Google Africa Developer Scholarship, which is fully funded by Google is presently accepting applications from eligible students.
The Google Africa Developer Scholarship
Google created the Google Africa Certification Program to provide software development training to 100,000 individuals in Africa.
This program aims to help successful candidates obtain certification in Google’s Android, Web, and Cloud technologies.
Now in its fifth year, the program is offering an additional 30,000 opportunities for Android and Google Cloud training to aspiring and professional developers across Africa.
Participants in the program will access carefully curated training content and engage in hands-on learning experiences.
They will also join a pan-African network of peer learning groups and community mentors who will guide them throughout their learning journey.
Google’s partners, Pluralsight and Andela, will deliver the scholarship program through a comprehensive learning curriculum, aiming to equip motivated learners with the necessary skills for entry-level and intermediate positions in software development.
Benefits for Scholarship
The participants selected for the Google Africa Certification Program will receive the following advantages:
1. They will have complimentary access to hand-picked courses, projects, integrated labs, and skill assessments.
2. They will acquire in-demand Google developer skills through expert-authored content on Pluralsight.
3. They will enhance their skills and be fully prepared to take the Associate Android Developer Certification examination.
4. They will receive valuable mentorship and support from the GADS program and the Google Developer community.
Eligibility for Scholarship
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements to meet the eligibility criteria for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program:
1. Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
2. Must be a resident of a country located within Africa.
Selection Criteria
As the program has limited spots available, we highly recommend starting your application promptly to avoid missing out.
We will prioritize advancing applicants based on their completion of the onboarding survey, their consumption of Pluralsight content, and other relevant demographic factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply for Google Africa scholarship?
1. Complete the onboarding survey.
2. Fill out the registration form (available after submitting the onboarding survey).
3. Watch any of your available Pluralsight Skills content OR complete your “Building Websites with HTML, CSS and Javascript” Skill IQ.
Who is eligible for Google scholarship?
Intend to enroll in or have been 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 upcoming academic year. Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field.
What is the Google Africa Developer scholarship Program?
The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) program offers participants free access to select courses, projects, embedded labs (powered by Qwiklabs), and skill assessments; plus support from the Google Developer community.
