Registration is now open for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program supported by Grow with Google, Andela, and Pluralsight.
Software engineers (and aspiring software engineers) looking to build their competency in Android, Google Cloud, and Mobile Web (MWS) are encouraged to apply to the program.
The aim of this program is to continuously engage with aspiring and existing software engineers on these tracks and equip them with the requisite skills to get certified to become professional developers with skills that can get them opportunities after the program.
Developers accepted into the scholarship will gain access to Google’s network of over 250 Google Developer Groups and Developer Student Clubs in 150 cities across Africa.
Yet again for this round, the tech giant is offering 30,000 additional scholarship opportunities and 1,000 grants.
Benefits
- Master in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content
- Receive support from the Andela Learning Community Program
- Qualify to receive a Google certification grant and take the related Google certification exam for free
- Opportunity to join Andela as a software engineer
Eligibility
In order to participate in the Google Africa Certification Scholarship program, you must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa.
Selection
Acceptance into this program is limited, so get started today to ensure you don’t miss out! Applicants will be prioritized for advancement based on onboarding survey completion, amount of Pluralsight content consumed and other target demographics.
How to Apply
- Register at this link and meet the program criteria.
- Take the Andela onboarding survey with the same email you used to register on Pluralsight. Make sure to select which track you’re focusing on.
- Watch one or more hours of Pluralsight content in the track you chose.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
Deadline: 13th May 2020