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##### Build your future in tech with one of Google’s scholarship programs! Read on to learn more.
The Women Techmakers Scholars Program by Google supports and inspires women pursuing careers in technology.
One of the opportunity’s many aims includes honoring gender equality in the field of computer science.
Female undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a record of academic excellence, and are pursuing careers in computer science, computer engineering or a related field are eligible to apply.
**Application deadline:** December 5, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-techmakers-scholars-program-by-google-offers-10000-annually/#h-benefits-of-the-program)
- [Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-techmakers-scholars-program-by-google-offers-10000-annually/#h-google-s-women-techmakers-scholars-program-details)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/women-techmakers-scholars-program-by-google-offers-10000-annually/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of the Program
A non-renewable amount of $10,000 shall be given to recipients annually.
In addition, all finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, in April for a networking retreat in which they can meet and share their experiences. The retreat will include workshops with a series of speakers, panelists, breakout sessions, and social activities.
## Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program Details
Formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program, Google’s Women Techmakers Scholars Program is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the tech industry by encouraging women to excel as active participants and leaders in the field.
The awards aim to accomplish the following:
- Support women interested in beginning a career in tech.
- Help those already working in the industry stay in the field, continue to grow, and successfully climb the corporate ladder.
- Empower women build their own startups.
## How to Apply
Application requirements for the Women Techmakers Scholars Program are:
- Essay
- Interview
- Recommendation letter
- Application form
- Official Transcript
- Resume
Selection will be based on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, responses to short essay questions, and letters of recommendation.
As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the selection committee.
Finalists will then be notified in March and recipients will be announced in April.
For further information, please visit the official [Women Techmakers](https://www.womentechmakers.com/) website.
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Undergraduate level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Standardised test scores where required (SAT or ACT for many U.S. universities)
- Secondary-school leaving certificate (WAEC, KCSE, NSC, EGSECE or equivalent)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Women Techmakers Scholars Program by Google Offers $10,000 Annually?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Undergraduate level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the Women Techmakers Scholars Program by Google Offers $10,000 Annually fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.