Google Anita Borg Scholarship (€7,000) for Female Students from Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)

The aim of the "50/50 by 2020" initiative, proposed by Dr. Anita Borg, is that women earning computing degrees would be 50% of the graduates by year 2020. However, the percentage of Computer Science degrees earned by women is still far from 50% throughout the world.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, the company is pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Through the scholarship, Google aims to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders in this field.
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, the company is pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science.

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend an annual Google networking retreat. This will usually 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.


CRITERIA

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

   
Be a female student currently enrolled at a university for the 2014-2015 academic year
   
Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2015-2016 academic year
   
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical ?eld
   
Maintain a strong academic record

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2015-2016 academic year, please visit the Anita Borg Scholarships Homepage to learn more about Google's Anita Borg Scholarships around the world.


Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background, passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science, and demonstrated leadership.

Women citizens of EMEA countries (i.e. countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa)


HOW TO APPLY

There is no physical application form for this scholarship. Please complete the online application.

If you are a first time user, you will need to register. If you are already registered, simply log in. You will also be asked to submit electronic versions of your CV, essay responses, transcripts, and name and email address of your reference. Please scan your transcripts into electronic format (PDF format preferred).

Please complete the online application which includes:

   
General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended institution for the 2015-2016 school year)
   
Current resume/CV (up to 2 pages)
   
Academic transcripts from your current institution (and prior institution if currently in graduate school)
   
A reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
   
Responses to essay questions

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by the deadline date below. You will receive an email notification once your application is complete and has been submitted online. All application documents must be in English.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on this scholarship.


DEADLINE

The application for the Anita Borg Scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year opened on October 15th, 2014 and will close on February 2nd, 2015.

PLEASE NOTE:
This scholarship allows for distance or online study. For this to be valid, the online or distance study must be from an accredited EMEA university and you are getting your Bachelor's, Master's or PhD.

Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) 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.

Anita Borg believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology’s impact would be a positive one.

It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (www.anitaborg.org).


CONTACT

Further queries or questions on this scholarship?
Visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of the official website (link to it is below), OR e-mail Google at anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

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