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Google Solution Challenge 2022

Last verified 10 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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Provider
Google
Host country
Online
Deadline
Annual – typically March
Region
Global
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs
Funding
Prizes + Google mentorship
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
Annual – typically March

Key eligibility criteria

  • University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs

Recorded funding information

  • Prizes + Google mentorship

About the Google Solution Challenge 2022 (2026)

Are you into game and tech development? If you’re looking to broaden prospects within the tech community, you might want to consider applying for the Google Solution Challenge 2022! The 2022 Solution Challenge is a contest with the mission of solving one or more of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals using Google technology. The Solution Challenge is open to members of Google Developer Student Clubs. Join a Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) [on the GDSC community page](https://gdsc.community.dev/). **Application deadline:** March 31, 2022 ## Benefits of the Google Solution Challenge 2022 The top 50 teams to make it into the Google Solution Challenge roster shall win a T-shirt, certificate, and mentorship from Googlers and other experts. Meanwhile, the top 10 finalists shall receive a **$1,000** cash prize per team member, swag, certificate, mentorship from Google, and a feature in the Google Developers Blog and Demo Day livestream. Lastly, the top 3 winners for the Google Solution Challenge shall earn a **$3,000** cash prize per team member, swag, certificate, mentorship from Google, and a feature in the Google Developers Blog and Demo Day livestream. ## Eligibility Criteria Please note: Each solution is evaluated on a scale of 1 to 100. IMPACT [60 points] - Does the entry establish a clear challenge focused on one or more of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals? Is it explained in a clear manner with specific Sustainable Development Goal targets they are looking to solve for? [10] - How effectively does the solution address the challenge identified by the team? [20] - Is there evidence of a next step? Does the team display a plan for future extension if they were to continue? [10] - Is there evidence that the solution has been thoroughly tested with real users? [10] - Is there evidence that the solution was iterated upon based on user feedback? [10] TECHNOLOGY [40 points] - Does the solution implement all the technical components needed to solve the challenge? [10] - Has the team clearly explained what Google technology they used, why, and included guidance on how to run their code? [10] - Does the video demonstration show the working solution and how a user will interact with the solution? Does the demonstration highlight how Google’s technologies are implemented and also mention the value the technology provides the users? [10] - Has the team made effective product and technical decisions for their solution? [10] ## How to Apply In order to start your application process, kindly visit the [official scholarship page](https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc-solution-challenge/resources) for introduction and sample challenges. 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Funding information

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  • Prizes + Google mentorship

Google Solution Challenge 2022 eligibility

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  • University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs

Google Solution Challenge 2022 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Google Solution Challenge 2022 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc-solution-challenge/resources to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual – typically March. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Google Solution Challenge 2022 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual – typically March. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual – typically March

      Provider deadline information: Annual – typically March. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Auto-flagged 2026-05-10: title or deadline references past cohort (2019-2023).
    Last checked 5/10/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Google Solution Challenge 2022?+

    University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs

    What funding does the Google Solution Challenge 2022 offer?+

    Listed funding: Prizes + Google mentorship. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – typically March. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc-solution-challenge/resources to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: University students worldwide using Google technologies to solve UN SDGs. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – typically March. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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