Google is proud to honor Dr. Anita Borg's memory
and support women in technology with the Google Anita Borg Memorial
Scholarship.
Google hopes to encourage women to excel in
computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the
field.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each
receive a $10,000 award for the 2014-2015 academic year. A group of female
undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and
scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic
background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients will be
invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars' Retreat in Mountain View,
California in 2014.
Who can apply?
Applicants must satisfy all of the following
criteria to be eligible:
- be
a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate
student at a university for the 2013-2014 academic year
- intend
to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate
student at a university in the United States for the 2014-2015 academic
year
- majoring
in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical
field
- maintain
a strong academic record
- exemplify
leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women
in computer science
Citizens, permanent residents, and international
students are eligible to apply. Past applicants and finalists are also
encouraged to re-apply.
Application process
Please complete the online application which
includes:
- General
background information (includes contact information and information about
your current and intended institution for the 2014-2015 school year)
- Current
resume
- Academic
transcripts from your current institution (and prior institution if
currently in graduate school)
- Two
letters of reference from a professor or instructor, adviser, or
supervisor
- Responses
to four essay questions
Deadline to apply: Applications will
be due on Monday, December 2, 2013.
