The Scholarship
Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelors, Masters, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.
Size of scholarship
The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
In June 2012, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit a Google office in Europe for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
-Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2012/2013.
-Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to
apply.
-Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
-Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
Deadline: 1 February 2012
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