ICT Foundation Nepal (IFN), in collaboration with Google LLC and Mero Job Limited, has opened applications for the Google Career Certificates Scholarship Program 2026. The initiative aims to support Nepali learners seeking to build careers in information technology and other digital fields.
Under the program, a total of 500 fully funded scholarship seats are available for eligible applicants across Nepal. The organizers have clarified that prior experience is not required to apply, making the program accessible to beginners as well.
The scholarship program is implemented as an official NPO partnership under the Merojob–Google Career Certificates initiative. Selected participants will receive professional training developed by Google and delivered through the Coursera platform, while ICT Foundation Nepal and Mero Job Limited will handle local coordination and support.
The program is designed to benefit students, recent graduates, working professionals, women, individuals from underserved communities, financially constrained learners, and those planning to transition into the digital economy. Available courses include Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, UX Design, Python-based IT Automation, Advanced Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, AI Essentials, Prompt Engineering, and AI Professional Certificate.
Each course is expected to take between 3 to 6 months and must be completed within six months of enrollment. Participants may enroll in one or multiple courses depending on their interest and capacity. However, they are required to maintain consistent engagement and dedicate sufficient time to complete the program successfully.
The program includes monitoring mechanisms, where learners inactive for more than 60 days may lose their scholarship seat, which can be reassigned to other eligible applicants. Participants are also expected to complete at least 70 percent of the course requirements to remain in good standing. All participant data will be handled confidentially in accordance with Nepal’s applicable laws.
Applications opened on April 22, 2026, and the deadline is May 31, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official link provided by the organizers.
Application link: https://pages.merojob.com/google-career-certificate-program-ifn/
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