Google Introduces €1.5m AI Scholarship for Irish Undergraduates

Google Initiates €1.5m AI Scholarship Program for Irish Undergraduates

Google has announced a new scholarship fund worth €1.5m to promote AI education among undergraduates in Ireland. The scholarship aims to support students from underrepresented communities in accessing AI technology and pursuing careers in technology. Administered by the Insight Research Centre for Data Analytics, the scholarships will be accessible across the country through grant support provided by Access offices in all HEIs in Ireland.

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Lorraine Twohill, Google's Chief Marketing Officer, expressed the company's commitment to inclusive AI education, stating, "We want to ensure that everyone across Ireland is able to benefit from the next generation of AI technology, which is why we are announcing a new €1.5m scholarship fund. This fund will support AI education for students from underrepresented communities.

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The scholarship program forms part of Google's celebrations for its twentieth anniversary in Ireland. The company also marked the official opening of the first phase of its new Bolands Mills office in Dublin, which is set to become an engineering hub for up to 1,000 employees. The office building, with its mix of shops, eateries, public squares, and community spaces, is expected to open fully in the coming year.

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Google's non-profit arm, Google.org, is spearheading the scholarship initiative as part of its commitment to fostering diverse talent and promoting inclusion within the tech industry. This move aligns with the company's broader efforts to democratize AI education and empower more individuals to develop AI skills.

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Earlier this year, Google Cloud also made 10 generative AI courses freely accessible to the public, further contributing to the enhancement of AI skills among interested individuals.

During the official opening event at Bolands Mills, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Head of Google Ireland, Adaire Fox-Martin, were in attendance to celebrate the milestone. The office, with its rich historical significance, represents Google's continued commitment to Ireland's tech ecosystem.