Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global)
Last verified 25 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Google offers paid Software Engineering Internships and the STEP (Student Training in Engineering Program) for first- and second-year university students globally, with offices in Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, London, Dublin, Zurich and the US open to African applicants.
- Provider
- Host country
- Multiple
- Deadline
- Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year)
- Region
- Global
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).
- Funding
- Paid (competitive salary, housing/relocation support)
- Study level
- Internship
- Deadline
- Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year)
Key eligibility criteria
- STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).
Recorded funding information
- Paid (competitive salary, housing/relocation support)
About the Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Paid (competitive salary, housing/relocation support)
Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).
Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) 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 STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/students/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineRolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year)
Provider deadline information: Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global)?+
STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).
What funding does the Google STEP & Software Engineering Internships (Global) offer?+
Listed funding: Paid (competitive salary, housing/relocation support). 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: Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year). 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://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/students/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: STEP: first- or second-year undergraduates in computer science or related fields, with some coding experience. Software Engineering Internship: any-year university students with strong CS fundamentals. Open to applicants from all African countries where Google has a recruiting presence (Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and remote / Europe / US placements).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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