[afren] Fwd: The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

[Boubakar Barry]

*Dear All,*

You may know potential candidates for this scholarship.

B.


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

Online application:
*http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp*<http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp>

For more information contact
*anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com*<anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com>with
“Anita Borg Question” in the subject line.

***Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)*

*The Scholarship*

 Dr. Anita Borg 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 Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s 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 Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student
finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients
will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

In June 2011, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to
visit Google’s 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 enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD
programme (or equivalent) in 2011/2012.

·       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 2011. All application documents must be in English. Scholars
and Finalists will be notified in April 2011.

You will be required to submit the following:

·      *** Up-to-date copy of your CV*

·      * Answers to the following short essay questions*

   (suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):

o       Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you
have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a
Master’s 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.

o       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.

o       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      ** Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.

o       Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic
records.

·      *** Enrollment confirmation for 2011/2012 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, e.g. from a
      professor, adviser or supervisor.

For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section,
please e-mail *anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com*<anitaborgscholars-emea at google.com>.
The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg Question”. We look
forward to receiving your application!
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