Google is awarding Generation Google Scholarship for high school senior, undergraduate or graduate students who intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full time student at university in the US or Canada. Scholars will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US), or 5000 CAD (for those studying in Canada. This scholarship is awarded to study computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or any related program. The deadline for submission of scholarship application is March 3rd 2014.
About scholarship
At Google, we believe information should be universally accessible. Our education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.
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 2014-2015 school year. As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2014-2015 will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute, in the summer of 2014. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2014.
Eligibility
For high school seniors
To apply for this scholarship, an applicant has to 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 2014-2015 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 in the summer of 2014.
For current university students
Applicant has to be:
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2013-2014 academic year.
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2014-2015 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, American Indian, or Female. Students with disabilities should apply to the Google Lime Scholarship on google.com/students/scholarships).
Field of study
This scholarship is awarded to study computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or any related program.
What the scholarship covers
Scholars will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US), or 5000 CAD (for those studying in Canada).
How to apply
The mode of application is online. Click here for more information on how to apply
Scholarship application deadline
The deadline for submission of scholarship application is March 3rd 2014.
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