She Code Africa × Grow with Google Scholarship Program 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Oct 15
- 2 min read
If you are an African woman or girl passionate about tech and eager to upskill with global credentials, the She Code Africa × Grow with Google Scholarship Program 2025 might be the perfect opportunity for you. The applications are now open, and this is your chance to access a 100 % scholarship to a skill-development program that can seriously boost your career.
Here’s all you need to know about this opportunity.
📌 Scholarship Summary
Location: Virtual / Remote (available to applicants across Africa)
Partners: She Code Africa in collaboration with Grow with Google and Coursera
Program Level: Short professional upskilling / career certificate program
Target Group: African girls and women
Tracks: Prompting Essentials, AI Essentials, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, UX Design
Coverage: 100 % scholarship — full access to the selected track on Coursera + certificates
Duration: 6 months (24 weeks)
Application Deadline: October 24, 2025 (as stated in your provided text)
Start Date: After selection and onboarding (expected late 2025 or early 2026)
🧠 Program Overview
This is a 6-month (24-week) online upskilling program designed to equip participants with job-ready skills in tech domains. Upon successful completion, scholars will receive:
A Coursera Career Certificate (for the track chosen)
A Certificate of Completion from She Code Africa
Throughout the program, participants will benefit from:
Structured course modules on the chosen track
Community engagement with fellow learners
Monthly (or regular) check-in calls or progress reviews
Support with employability and bridging to internships or roles
Mentor or facilitator check-ins to keep participants on track
📚 Fields and Tracks
Prompting Essentials
AI Essentials
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Digital Marketing & E-commerce
IT Support
Project Management
UX Design
🎁 Program Benefits
Full access to the chosen course track without any cost
Certification: Coursera Career Certificate + She Code Africa certificate
Structured support and accountability via check-in sessions, community, mentors
Career readiness: exposure to employability workshops, peer support, guidance
Networking: connection to a community of women in tech across Africa
No hidden fees — since it’s 100 % scholarship for all eligible participants
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, you must satisfy all of these:
Be a woman aged between 18 and 35
Reside in any African country
Have at least beginner-level knowledge in the tech track you choose
Possess a working laptop and reliable internet access for the full duration
Be able to complete the chosen course within 6 months / 24 weeks
Be available to dedicate 8–10 hours weekly to learning
Demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a tech career
📝 Application Procedure
Here’s how to apply and what to prepare:
The application is done via a Google Form
It takes 15–20 minutes to complete (no “save and continue” feature)
One section asks you to submit a 90-second motivational video, showing your commitment and why you chose your track
Make sure to proofread your responses before submission
Submit before October 24, 2025
💫 It’s wise to prepare thoughtful, honest responses — especially in the motivational video segment — since selection will look at commitment, clarity of purpose, and alignment with tech goals.
