Generation Google Scholarship: for women in gaming

Essay required

Specific majors

Academic

Overview

The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in gaming provides $10,000 to help aspiring students pursuing gaming degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. This scholarship is for full-time students who intend to be enrolled in or are accepted in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at a university or college in the United States or Canada. To qualify, you must be studying video game programming, game engineering, game design, and development or a closely related technical field in gaming, demonstrating a strong academic record and financial need. To apply, you need to write responses to three short answer essay questions.

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 April 23, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Short responses

Capture your potential by answering open-ended questions about yourself and your interests.

Other

This scholarship requires something a bit different!

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

If you haven't heard back within a few weeks, reach out to the scholarship organization! Some scholarship organizations email all the applicants to let them know if they were selected or not, while others only contact the winners—it usually depends on the number of applicants. It never hurts to follow up.

How do I create a resume?

Start by making a list of all your professional experience. This includes any jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences you've had. You can also include impressive achievements like being a part of a club, or winning an award. A standard resume is no more than one page long. Check out this resume guide by Grammarly, and some templates by Canva and Microsoft for reference.