The most common term that even a layman is familiar with is the word “Google”. Anything that we have no clue about, or seek more information on, it’s quite automatic that we often tend to “Google” it. All this and much more are possible for the whole world, all thanks to Google Inc.
The company offers a host of useful scholarships to society ranging from student scholarships, travel scholarships, internships, and access to important seminars and events, limited access to important resources for educational purposes, etc. By far, these scholarships and schemes are mostly aimed at students who are interested in making a future in science and technology. Eligible candidates pursuing a career in technology, particularly in the computer science and engineering stream and allied fields can easily apply to them.
In this article, we provide complete details about Google scholarships that are offered to Indian students. We aim to discuss the most important aspects of this scholarship with regards to the different schemes and their important dates, eligibility criteria, application procedure in detail, required documents for applying to the scholarship, rewards and benefits to students, FAQs and contact details. Let us take each factor in greater depth in the forthcoming sections.
Google Scholarship 2020 – Overview
| Provided by | Google Inc. |
| Scholarship Name | Google Scholarship |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligible Standards | Only Indian students can apply |
| Contact | generationgoogle@google.com |
Google Scholarship – Key Dates
There are around six scholarships that that Indian student can apply for. The same has been tabulated below. Also, we mention the relevant timeline corresponding to these scholarships. Candidates should also note that the timeline specified for these schemes are tentative and the exact dates can be derived from the official website in the year of application.
| Name of scholarship | Application Timeline |
| Udacity – Google developer scholarship 2020 | In the months of January – February |
| Women techmakers scholars program | In the months of April – May |
| Venkat Panchapakesan memorial scholarship | In the months of May – July |
| Google travel and conference scholarships | No specific timeline |
| Doodle 4 Google India contest | In the months of September – October |
| Google India code to learn contest | In the months of May – September |
Google Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
All the schemes offered by Google follow different conditions according to the scholarship on offer. Candidates have to check these conditions thoroughly before applying to them. Only those candidates who qualify the minimum conditions shall set out to apply for them. The different criteria are mentioned below:
| Name of scholarship | Eligibility criteria |
| Udacity – Google developer scholarship |
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| Women techmakers scholars program |
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| Venkat Panchapakesan memorial scholarship |
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| Google travel and conference scholarships |
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| Doodle 4 Google India contest |
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| Google India code to learn contest |
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Google Scholarship Application Procedure – How to Apply?
The common application procedure for all schemes offered by Google through online method. All candidates need to click on the links provided below in the table against the relevant scholarship and fill in the form with correct details. Candidates should note that the application has limited accessibility in the sense that it shall be open only for a certain specified time period. After the live session of the application closes, candidates may not be able to send applications once again. The detailed list of links needed to apply for these scholarships are given below:
| Name of scholarship | Application process |
| Udacity – Google developer scholarship 2020 | Go to the official website [click here] and apply on the application form provided accordingly. |
| Women techmakers scholars program | Apply ONLINE through the website [click here] |
| Venkat Panchapakesan memorial scholarship | Apply ONLINE through the website [click here] |
| Google travel and conference scholarships | Apply ONLINE through [click here] |
| Doodle 4 Google India contest | Can be applied in both the ONLINE/ OFFLINE method. Online procedure – Apply through the link https://doodles.google.com/intl/ALL_in/d4g/ Offline procedure – Download the application form and submit via post to the address mentioned below: Doodle 4 Google 2020, Google India private limited, Signature tower 2, Tower B, Delhi- Jaipur Expressway, Sector 15, part 2, Gurugram, Haryana- 122001 |
| Google India code to learn contest | Educational institutions can download the form from the website https://codetolearn.withgoogle.com/. Teachers can fill up forms of interested candidates and submit all forms via ONLINE mode only. |
Documents Required For Google Scholarship
All application forms, whether online or offline shall need documentation as part of supportive attachments which are mandatory. Candidates who fail to send in the required documents may face rejection of their applications. List of required documents are:
- Mark sheets of last passed exam
- Attendance records of students
- Residential address proof
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook details
- Birth certificate
- Bonafide letter from educational institution
- Consent letter from parents
- Copy of transcripts [ wherever applicable]
- Income and caste certificate[ wherever applicable]
- Disability certificate [if applicable]
- Travel documents [ wherever applicable]
Google Scholarship Rewards
In this section, we provide details regarding the various rewards and benefits available to selected students from Google scholarships. While some of the schemes from Google offer cash rewards, some others provide many useful resource materials to students. Here is the table providing all details:
| Name of scholarship | Rewards and Benefits |
| Udacity – Google developer scholarship |
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| Women techmakers scholars program |
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| Venkat Panchapakesan memorial scholarship |
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| Google travel and conference scholarships |
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| Doodle 4 Google India contest | A national level winner shall receive numerous benefits, including:
Group level winners will receive numerous benefits:
Students who have made it to the national level finals will receive certificates too |
| Google India code to learn contest |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I wish to apply to the Anita Borg scholarship program, is it applicable even now?
Yes, the scholarship program is currently known in the name of women techmakers scholars program. Candidates can apply to the scholarship in the renewed name in the applicable timeline.
- To what section or category of students do the Google scholarships cater to?
Google scholarships, in general, cater to school students, technology interested women candidates, developers in computer science-related fields and individual achievers in the field of technology.
- What are the different kinds of scholarships available to students from Google Inc?
Financial support, scholarships and contests for school students are some of the benefits available for selected scholars.
- I am in class 11. Can I apply to the contests available?
No. Contests are available only for students from class 1 to 10.
- We are a group of 3 students. Can we apply to the Google conference and travel scholarships together?
No, only the primary author of the accepted paper can apply to the scholarship on an individual basis.
Contact Details
For any questions and enquiries about Google scholarships, candidates can write them down to generationgoogle@google.com
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