Registration is now open for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship program 2020 for software engineers (and aspiring software engineers) looking to build competencies in Android, Google Cloud, and Mobile Web (MWS).
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 grow and get certified.
The training will be delivered by partners, Pluralsight and Andela through an intensive curriculum designed to prepare learners for entry-level and intermediate roles as software developers.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of a country in Africa.
- Acceptance into this program is limited
- Applicants will be prioritized for advancement based on onboarding survey completion, amount of Pluralsight content consumed and other target demographics.
- Applicants will be considered for advancement in only one track as selected in the onboarding survey during registration.
Applications are open into three career tracks:
- Android
- Google Cloud
- Mobile Web
Benefits
Successful candidates will get the following:
- Develop in-demand Google developer skills with expert-authored Pluralsight content
- Receive support from the ALC program
- Qualify to receive a Google certification grant and take the related Google certification exam for free.
- Learners who complete the program may be eligible for an opportunity to take a Associate Android Developer or Associate Cloud Engineer Google certification exam with the certification exam fee paid for by Google.
Important: Mobile Web Specialist learners will not be eligible for Google certification.
How to Apply
To participate, applicants are required to complete the following:
- Register for selected track
- Complete all requirements to advance to the next phase
- Participate in Andela challenges and meetups.
Click here to register
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 13, 2020
