Palestine Launchpad with Google Scholarship Program for Palestinians Tech Graduates.
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Palestine Launchpad with Google announces the open applications for a fully funded Nanodegree scholarship and career development program, powered by Google in collaboration with Udacity and SPARK.
Benefits
The scholarship offers Palestinian youth an opportunity to sharpen their tech proficiency,
advance their tech career, and stay ahead of the curve on the latest in-demand skills,
knowledge, and networks. With the comprehensive learning journey, personalized feedback and
career coaching, Palestinian talent are equipped to enter the global tech pool and become top
earners.
The fully-funded scholarship provides participants with:
● A worldwide acknowledged Nanodegree Certificate from Udacity
● Flexible self-paced learning schedule
● Live virtual sessions with top-tier mentors
● Career workshops from resume building to interview preparations
● Exposure to career growth opportunities and job placements
● Networking with local, regional and international employers
Eligibility criteria
● Currently residing in Palestine
● Seeking to be involved in the future tech-driven economy
● Recently graduated from a computer science-related field (or in final years of
study)
● Eager to upskill, reskill, or specialize in fields shaping the economy
● Good English proficiency as the program will be conducted in English
Application
● The Palestine Launchpad with Google, a 4-month learning journey, offers applicants
foundational and intermediate learning levels in three in-demand tech fields:
1. Artificial Intelligence
a. Foundational: AI Programming with Python
b. Intermediate: Introduction to Machine Learning (TensorFlow)
2. Data Analytics
a. Foundational: Programming for Data Science
b. Intermediate: Data Analytics
3. Web Development
a. Foundational: Intro to Programming
b. Intermediate: Front-End Developer
● Top students will have exclusive access and support to land jobs/internships with local
and regional companies.
● The application process closes by April 25.
● Please note that to enroll, applicants are requested to provide background information, and undergo an assessment to determine their level of entry.
About PLwG
Palestine Launchpad with Google, an initiative powered by Google, in collaboration with Udacity and SPARK, aims to equip 3,500 Palestinian youth with the digital skills and provide access to local and international job markets to support Palestinans in joining the growing tech workforce.
Enroll now to enhance your tech skills through a comprehensive learning journey, mentoring and live sessions with regional industry professionals, and career coaching to guide you into the
tech job market.
FAQs
Who can join the program?
- Fresh graduates (in second year of university, or graduated less than three years ago)
- Young professionals (graduated less than five years ago)
- Emerging leaders who have been in the workforce for 5+ years.
Why should I join this program?
- If you are looking to develop your tech skills, the program offers up-to date tech skills
- If you are looking to get a new job. The program offers key skills that are in demand in
the current tech market.
- If you are looking to switch jobs and join the tech workforce, it is an ever-changing
industry, this program is the perfect starting point that will accompany your journey from
beginner levels to advanced, with specialized career-coaching exclusive access to
career fairs and networks.
What is the application process?
- To enroll, applicants are requested to need to provide background information, and
undergo an assessment to determine their level of entry.
What is the deadline for application?
- The application process closes by April 25
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