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Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.

In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European Engineering Centre in Zurich 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 requirements
Candidates must:

  • Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
  • Be enrolled at a University in Europe. 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).

How to apply
Please complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English. All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified in April 2009. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

You will be required to submit the following:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Address, country, and phone number
  • Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date
  • Up-to-date copy of your CV
  • Answers to short essay questions
  • Transcripts
  • Enrollment confirmation for 2009/2010 or confirmation of graduation date
  • Recommendation letters

For more information
http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/

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