Google Women Techmakers Scholars Program

The program runs in several regional tracks - including Asia Pacific, and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa - each with its own scholarship amount and selection process, but all sharing the same core focus: financial support plus community. Selected scholars typically receive a cash award toward tuition and educational expenses and are invited to an in-person or virtual retreat with fellow scholars, Google engineers, and Women Techmakers leads for networking, workshops, and career guidance.

Eligibility generally requires that applicants be women (or those who identify as women) currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field, with strong academic performance and a demonstrated passion for advancing diversity in tech through leadership, mentoring, or community involvement. Citizens and students from a wide range of countries are eligible depending on the regional track, including students from South Asia through the Asia Pacific program.

For a Pakistani woman studying computer science or software/computer engineering, this scholarship offers something beyond just money: entry into Google's Women Techmakers community, which runs ongoing events, mentorship circles, and career pathways that can lead to internships and full-time roles at Google and other major tech companies.