Google is seeking applications for the Anita Borg Memorial
Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The scholarship is aimed at
encouraging women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role
models and leaders.
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. The scholarship
recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
In June 2013, 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
requirements
Candidates must:
- Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2013/2014.
- 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).
How to apply
The scholarship for 2013 is now open. The closing deadline
will be 1 February 2013.
Please complete the online application and submit all requested
documents by 1st February 2013. All application documents must be in English.
Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2013.
You will be required to submit the
following:
- Up-to-date copy of your CV
- Answers to the following questions (Suggested word count is 400-600 words per question. You should treat question 1 and 3 as technical reports or research papers):
- Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
- Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.
- Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
- Transcripts
- Bachelors: A copy of your current academic record.
- Masters: A copy of your previous and current academic records.
- Phd: A copy of your previous academic records.
- Enrollment confirmation for 2013/2014 or confirmation of graduation date
- Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.
- Recommendation letters
- Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor.
For specific questions not answered on
this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com.
Scholarship website: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/emea/
