The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a program that honors the memory of Anita Borg and supports women in technology. The scholarship encourages women to excel in technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.
Here are some key details about the scholarship:
- It awards $10,000 to female undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate strong academic and leadership qualities.
- Applicants must be enrolled, or intend to be enrolled, in a program at an accredited university.
- Accepted degree programs include computer science, computer engineering, or another closely related field of study.
In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the scholarship provides £7,000 for the academic year. It promotes Anita Borg’s ideas and aims to involve students from around the world to address technological issues for gender equality.
Eligibility criteria for this scholarship
The eligibility criteria for the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship are as follows:
- The applicant must be an incoming or current female undergraduate or graduate student.
- The applicant must be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
- The applicant must maintain a strong academic record.
- The applicant must exemplify leadership and passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.
- The applicant must have a 3.00 recalculated grade point average (GPA) (a “B” or better where “A”=4.00) from a secondary school.
- The applicant must have three years of high school work.
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship deadline
The deadline for the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship varies each year. However, it is usually around mid-January 1 or December 2. Please check the official scholarship page for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
How to apply for the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
To apply for the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, you need to follow these steps:
Prepare the following documents:
- Current resume
- Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
- Two letters of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser, or supervisor
- Responses to four essay questions
- Submit all the documents and complete the online application through the official scholarship page.
Number of Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships awarded each year
In a given year, Google recognizes and congratulates around 70 Google Anita Borg Memorial scholars and 79 Google Anita Borg Memorial finalists. These students attend universities in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Please note that the number of scholarships awarded can vary each year. For the most accurate information, it’s best to check the official scholarship page or contact the scholarship provider.
Source:
(1) Google Computer Science Education – Google for Education. https://edu.google.co.in/cs/participate/scholarships.html.
(2) The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship | CDE. https://www.cde.state.co.us/coscience/cs-rb-thegoogleanitaborgmemorialscholarship.
(3) Google – Google Europe Anita Borg Memorial Scholarships (female …. https://www.european-funding-guide.eu/scholarship/12498-google-europe-anita-borg-memorial-scholarships-female-students-only.
(4) undefined. http://www.google.com/anitaborg/.
