The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship For Computer Science and I.T Related Field

The Generation Google Scholarship

At Google, we believe information should be universally accessible. Our education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.

The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2014-2015 school year. As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2014-2015 will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2014. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2014.

Who can apply?

Generation Google Scholarship for current high school seniors

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• ­Be a current high school senior
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2014-2015 school year
• Intend to pursue a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
• Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
• Be a student from an under represented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability)
• Be available to attend Google's Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2014.

Generation Google Scholarship for current university students

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Be 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 student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2014-2015 school year
• Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
• Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
• Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Female. Students with disabilities should apply to the Google Lime Scholarship on google.com/students/scholarships).

Application process

Please complete the online application which must include:

• General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended universities for the 2014-2015 school year)
• Current resume
• Academic transcripts from your current and prior universities (if you have earned a prior degree)
• Two letters of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
• Responses to four essay questions

Deadline to apply: Application deadline has been extended to Monday, January 6, 2014 (midnight PST)

Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.

If you are a high school senior, the application for the Generation Google Scholarship (for current high school seniors) entering a university in 2014-2015 will open in early 2014. If you’d like to receive a reminder when this application opens, please let us know.

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