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The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship for female students in computer science, Deadline: 1 Feb 2010

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and 
Africa

http://www.google.com/anitaborg-emea/

Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising 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.

As part of Googles ongoing commitment to furthering Anitas vision, we
 
are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: 
Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to 
encourage 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 stude
nt 
finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship 
recipients will each receive a 7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

In June 2010, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to
 
visit Googles Engineering Centre in Zurich 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 entering her final year of a Bachelors degree
, 
or enrolled in an a Masters or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 
2010/2011.
     * 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

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents
 
by 1st February 2010. All application documents must be in English.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. Finalists will be notified
 
in April 2010. Scholarship recipients will be selected from the finalists.

You will be required to submit the following:

     * Full name
     * Email address
     * Address, country, and phone number
     * Degrees held, universities attended, and expected graduation date
     * Up-to-date copy of your CV
     * Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested word count
 
is 400-600 words per question):
          1. Describe a significant technical project you have worked on.
 
If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as 
research for a Masters 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.
          2. 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.
          3. 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
           o Bachelors: A copy of your current academic record.
           o Masters and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academ
ic 
records.

       (Note: You must include documentation explaining the grading 
criteria at your University.)
     * Enrollment confirmation for 2010/2011 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.

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, 
please e-mail anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com. The subject field of your
 
email must include Anita Borg Question.

We look forward to receiving your application!