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Google is pleased to announce two $10,000 scholarships for female students in the computer sciences during the 2004-2005 academic year. One will be awarded to an undergraduate student and one to a graduate (master’s level) degree candidate. Selection will be based on the strength of academic background, responses to short essay questions, letters of recommendation and financial need. Complete applications must be received by Friday, January 30, 2004. Finalists will be notified by March 1, 2004 and recipients will be announced on Monday, March 22, 2004.

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate Scholarship ($10,000)

  • Students must be entering their senior year in the 2004 academic year and majoring in computer science, computer engineering or related field

  • Must be enrolled in full-time study

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.4 on a 5.0 scale

  • Must be attending university in the US
Graduate Scholarship ($10,000)
  • First year master’s level students in computer science, computer engineering or related field.

  • Must be enrolled in full-time study

  • Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or 4.4 on a 5.0 scale

  • Must be attending university in the US
How to Apply

Please send a complete application packet with the following:
  • Transcripts: A copy of your current academic record

  • Recommendation Letters: Two referral letters from professors or academic advisors

  • Resume including current email, school address and phone number, permanent address and phone number, major and expected date of graduation.

  • Responses to the following essay questions (no more than half a page each):

    1. Describe a class programming project where you felt you did an exceptional job. Describe the overall project, key technical challenges and how you addressed them. If this was a team effort, describe your contribution.

    2. Describe a programming project you completed outside of class for fun. Describe the problem, technical challenges and your solutions. If you have not completed such a project, describe a program you would like to write, the problem it would solve, and the approach you would use.

    3. Describe a special talent, ability or quality you possess and how it has helped you in your accomplishments.

    4. Describe how you are currently funding your education.
Send your completed application to:

The Google 2004 Anita Borg Scholarship
Google, Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
 
 
Portrait of Anita Borg

Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003)

Anita Borg sought to revolutionize the way we think about technology and devoted much of her adult life to dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Anita received a Ph.D. in computer science from New York University and in 1987, she started an email list called Systers that today has 3,000 members from all over the world.

In 1994, Anita co-founded the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference and 3 years later, founded the Institute for Women and Technology, which launched programs and partnerships including the Virtual Development Center and the Senior Women's Summit.

In 1999 President Clinton appointed Anita to the Commission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering, and Technology. In 2002, she received the Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy, and Employment.
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