Category: Scholarships

The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2016-2017 school year. As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2016-2017 will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2016. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2016.

Eligibility

University Students

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2015­-2016 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2016-2017 school year
• Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
• Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
• Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic or American Indian). Students with disabilities should apply
  to the Google Lime Scholarship).

High School Students

• ­Be a current high school senior
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2016-2017 school year
• Intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
• Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
• Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability)
• Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2016.

Deadline: December 1, 2015
Application: https://google.eresources.com/
More information: https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/

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.

Eligibility

• Be a female student currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at a university in the United States for the 2016-2017 academic year
• Majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Maintain a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science

Deadline: December 1, 2015
Application: https://google.eresources.com/
More information: http://www.google.com/anitaborg/us/

SYNOPSIS

Through the HORIZONS Scholarship, Women In Defense encourages women to pursue careers related to the national security and defense interests of the United States and to provide development opportunities to women already working in national security and defense fields.

Deadline: 07/15/2015

More information:

E-mail: wid@ndia.org
Web Site: http://wid.ndia.org/
Program URL: http://wid.ndia.org/horizon/Pages/default.aspx
Tel: 703-522-1820

Address:
WID HORIZONS
2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201-3061
U.S.A.