Applications are open for the “Google Travel and Conference Grants 2019” in North America to help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending leading conferences. (including, but not limited to: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women and veterans).
At Google, the believe is that a diversity of attributes, experiences, and perspectives are needed to build tools that can change the world and everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the industry, networking with peers, and a career path in technology.
Funding Information:
Up to 1,000 USD (unless otherwise noted) reimbursement to retroactively be used toward airfare and accommodation costs (will be awarded after the conference)
Travel Grants available for following:
Eligibility:
Scholarships are available in North America for all traditionally underrepresented groups in technology and business (including, but not limited to: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, persons with disabilities, women and veterans).
In order to apply for the North America Google Conference & Travel Scholarship, you must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Have a strong academic and/or professional background with demonstrated leadership ability
- Be able to attend the core day(s) of one of the conferences
- Persons who are (1) residents of North America and US Territories, (2) studying or working in North America, or (3) will be in North America at the time of the conference
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
To apply:
- Complete the form for consideration for the Google Cloud Next
- Complete the form for consideration for the Velocity West Conference
Please click the hyperlinked conference name above to apply. Applications will close 5:00pm Eastern time on the day of deadline.
For any questions about North America scholarships, please reach out to gcts@google.com
| Theme | : Conference |
| Applicant Country | : Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, The, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United States |
| For more information | : Google Conference and Travel Scholarships |
Applied for the grant. Fingers crossed. 🙂