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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
Google
Host country
Multiple
Deadline
Rolling (applications open Aug–Dec for following year)
Region
Global

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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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)

## About Google's student internship programs Google runs two flagship student internships open globally, including to applicants from African universities: ### Software Engineering Internship (SWE) - 12–14 weeks, paid - Available year-round across Google offices including Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, London, Dublin, Zurich, and US headquarters - Open to undergraduate, Master's and PhD students in computer science or related technical fields ### STEP – Student Training in Engineering Program - 12-week summer programme aimed at first- and second-year undergraduates from groups historically underrepresented in tech - Includes mentorship, technical projects and coursework ## What is offered - Competitive monthly salary - Relocation assistance and corporate housing (or housing stipend) - Visa sponsorship where applicable - Free meals, transport and the full Google campus experience - Mentorship from senior engineers ## How to apply Applications for the following year typically open in August and close between October and December. Apply at google.com/careers and select "Students". Strong candidates pass two technical interviews (data structures, algorithms, coding).

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

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  • 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.

    1. 1
      Check 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.

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    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
      Rolling (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.

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    Last checked 5/25/2026

    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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