As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, Gooogle are pleased to announce The Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009. Through the scholarship, they 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 background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship 2009  recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.
In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s European 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:

1. Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
2. Be enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
3. Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
4. Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

Dr. 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.

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