The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Dear Readers,

I came across this Google Scholarship, and thought it was interesting to share it with you all.
It’s particularly aimed at women , and Google wants to encourage women to excel in computing and technology. Below is more information and how you can apply!

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

 

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Anita Borg

“Her capacity to mix technical expertise and a relentless vision inspired, motivated and moved women to embrace technology instead of avoiding or ignoring it. She has touched and changed the lives of countless women in the computing fields and beyond.”

Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)

Anita Borg believed that technology affects all aspects of our economic, political, social and personal lives. A technology rebel with a cause, in her life she fought tirelessly to ensure that technology’s impact would be a positive one. It was this vision that inspired Anita in 1997 to found the Institute for Women and Technology. Today this organization continues on her legacy and bears her name, The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology (www.anitaborg.org).

The 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.
In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’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 financial award for the 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.
In addition, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend a retreat at Google. We know how important a supportive peer network can be for a student’s success. The retreat will include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities scheduled over a couple of days.

Choose your location and apply for a Scholarship

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships are offered in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, New Zealand, and the United States. To find out more about your regional conditions, please visit one of the region-specific pages.

Other Scholarships

Interested in other scholarship opportunities? Check out our Google Scholarships Homepage.

Hope someone will apply after reading this blogpost and most importantly, actually get it!!
Thanks!
Katleen

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