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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
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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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