Google Anita Borg Scholarship
Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing 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.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the
upcoming academic year; Finalists will each receive a $1,000 award. 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 and finalists
will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View,
California. In addition to filling out an online application, applicants must submit
school transcripts and two recommendation letters. For more information, please
visit:
http://www.google.com/anitaborg/
Criteria
Candidates must:
- be a female student
- be entering their senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate
program at a university in the United States.
- be Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field majors.
- be enrolled in full-time study for the upcoming academic year.
- maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.5 on a 5.0 scale or
equivalent in their current program.
Application Deadline: February 6
Maximum Amount: $10,000
Contact:
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program
Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043-8303
Email Address: anitaborgscholars@google.com