Google Scholarships
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Google Scholarships
As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and
technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships to encourage
students to excel in their studies and become active role models and
leaders. We hope these programs also help in dismantling barriers that
keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology
fields.
We currently offer the following scholarship programs:
Academic Scholarships
· Google AISES Scholarship
Google is pleased to announce a new scholarship program in partnership
with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society. A group of
AISES students currently pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
in computer science or computer engineering will be selected for a
$10,000 scholarship each. Recipients will also be invited to attend
the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View, CA.
· Google Anita Borg Scholarship
The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship was established to honor
the legacy of Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue
careers in computer science and technology. The scholarship is offered
in Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand and
the United States.
· Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google is excited to announce the most recent addition to our
scholarship programs in Europe, the Google Europe Scholarship for
Students with Disabilities. This scholarship is designed for students
with disabilities studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering
who have shown academic strength and demonstrated a passion for
computer science.
· Google Hispanic College Fund Scholarship
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships are given to Hispanic students who
demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. The Google
Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science
or computer engineering.
· Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Google and Lime are pleased to announce a new scholarship program,
Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities. Google Lime
Scholarships are for students with disabilities studying Computer
Science or Computer Engineering who have shown academic strength and
demonstrated a passion for computer science.
· Google United Negro College Fund Scholarship
The Google-UNCF Scholarship is awarded annually to a group of African-
American students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in
computer science or computer engineering. The program offers "last
dollar" scholarships based upon unmet financial need for students
majoring in computer science or computer engineering.
* Google Zawadi Africa Scholarship
As part of our ongoing commitments to supporting education in
Africa and to diversifying the engineering talent pool, we are
encouraging African women to pursue careers in computer science and
technology. We've partnered with the Zawadi Africa Educational Fund to
grant five Kenyan women full scholarships to complete degrees in
computer science, computer engineering and/or ICT. The Google Zawadi
Scholars will pursue studies at top universities in Kenya and South
Africa, and they'll each have the support of a Google engineering
mentor. Selection criteria include excellent academics,
extracurricular involvement, leadership potential and financial need.
Conference Travel Scholarships
· Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper
Conference
The Global Community Scholarship offers funding for a group of
students outside the U.S. to attend the annual Grace Hopper
Celebration of Women in Computing.
· Google Travel Scholarship for the AISES National Conference
Google is pleased to partner with the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society to offer travel scholarships for up to 10 AISES
students to attend the 2009 AISES National Conference.
· Google Women of Color Scholarship for the Grace Hopper
Conference
The Global Community Scholarship offers funding for women of color
students in the U.S. and internationally to attend the annual Grace
Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing.