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Latinx Student Leadership Summit

TBD
Open Date
January 29, 2024
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Deadline
February 14, 2024

Overview

The 2024 Latinx Student Leadership Summit (LSLS), sponsored by Google in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), will gather undergraduate students from across the US and Puerto Rico for a three day summit. Now in its eighth year, this summit was created as an effort to bring Latinx leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, and collaborate with Google’s Latinx leadership to benefit students’ universities, organizations, and communities.

Acceptance to the 2024 Latinx Student Leadership Summit also includes access to the Google Mentor program, where you will be paired in small groups of other selected applicants with tech and non tech Googlers, personalized tech readiness programming, access to a social discord community/events, and more!

2024 Summit Goals

  • Tech Readiness: Provide workshops to LSLS participants with the industry’s tools and resources to make them feel prepared for future tech roles.
  • Leadership Development: Help students identify and utilize their unique “Latinx leadership” to foster community within their families, student organizations, and local universities.

The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. It always helps to apply early! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at lsls@google.com.

How to apply

  • Students will need a computer and internet to participate.
  • Fill out the attached application which includes two short essay responses.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled as a full-time student in a 4-year BA/BS program in the United States (U.S.) or Puerto Rico
  • Be in good standing with your university
  • Must be 18 years or older by Saturday, April 19, 2024
  • Will participate in the program from the U.S. or Puerto Rico

FAQs

What is the Latinx Student Leadership Summit?

The Latinx Student Leadership Summit (LSLS), sponsored by Google in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and the Computing Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institutions (CAHSI), will gather undergraduate students from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico for a three day summit. Now in its eighth year, this summit was created as an effort to bring Latinx leaders together to share innovative and creative best practices with one another, and collaborate with Google’s Latinx leadership to benefit students’ universities, organizations, and communities.

Where is the summit?

We will host the summit at our Google Chicago office. Travel expenses for attendees will be covered by Google.

When is the summit?

The summit will be a three day summit from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21.

Why should I attend the summit?

Attending the summit will allow you to meet and network with other student leaders from across the country who are as passionate as you are! You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with Googlers from a variety of engineering teams on developing solutions to increasing representation of the Latinx community in tech and how to best grow and leverage your leadership skills as a technologist. Acceptance to the 2024 Latinx Student Leadership Summit also includes access to the Google Mentor program, where you will be paired in small groups of other selected applicants with tech and non tech Googlers, personalized tech readiness programming, access to a social discord community/events, and more!

Where can I find the agenda?

The full agenda will be viewable to selected attendees via our website.

I’m only available to attend for part of the day. Can I still attend if selected?

Yes. We understand that current circumstances are not ideal and may create access issues for some attendees. Please reach out to us if there are scheduling issues as soon as possible if you are selected.

Will there be breaks during this summit?

Absolutely. We will be working in several breaks throughout the three day summit.

I require special accommodations. Can Google help?

At Google, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires an accommodation should you be selected for the summit, please let us know by emailing lsls@google.com. We have a team dedicated to making sure you have the accommodations you need.

Will Google provide travel scholarships to attend the Latinx Student Leadership Summit?

We will provide travel grants that cover hotel, flight, and local transportation expenses. During the three-day summit, we will also provide breakfast, lunch, small bites, snacks, and a dinner stipend.

Will the sessions be recorded so I can watch later?

Due to our privacy policy, not all of the summit content will be recorded. There will be specialized online content for those who apply to the program.

Who is eligible to apply?

All current undergraduate students that are enrolled in a degree-granting program in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Preferred qualifications are students currently pursuing a technical degree at a 4-year university/college (ie. CS, engineering, or tech-related majors/minors), but it is not required.

I am a graduate student. Am I eligible to apply?

Unfortunately, this particular event is for undergraduate students only. Masters and PhD students are encouraged to check out Google’s Build Your future and Careers on Air sites for an up-to-date listing of other opportunities, resources and virtual events.

What majors and grade levels can attend?

All majors and undergraduate grade levels are eligible to apply. Preferred qualifications are students studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other Engineering or tech-related majors.

I am currently attending a two-year university/community college but planning to transfer to a 4 year university. Can I apply?

Yes! If your future plans include transitioning to a four-year B.A. or BS program, please make sure that it is reflected in your resume that you will upload as part of your application.

If I applied last year but was not selected, can I apply again this year?

Yes! We encourage you to apply again. However, previously selected national summit attendees are ineligible to apply and will not be selected again.

Can professionals who are in college apply?

If you are enrolled in a degree-granting program, you are eligible.

I am an international student studying in the US. Can I apply?

Yes. International undergraduate students studying in the U.S. and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.

Do I need to identify as Hispanic and/or Latinx to apply?

No. The Application is open to all qualified students who meet the eligibility criteria.

What GPA preference are you looking for?

This event has no minimum GPA requirement but you must be in good standing with your university.

Is there a minimum age to apply?

You must be 18 or older by Friday, April 21, 2024 to qualify for this opportunity.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at lsls@google.com.

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