Deadline: December 5, 2019.

Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Program – formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program – Google is furthering Dr. Anita Borg’s vision of creating gender equality in the tech industry by encouraging women to excel as active participants and leaders in the field.

Women Techmakers (WTM) is excited to announce two new scholarships. Firstly, through our partnership with Stadia, Google’s all new gaming platform, we’re expanding our Scholars Program to support students pursuing gaming degrees in addition to those pursuing computer science degrees. Secondly, through the WTM Irish University scholarship, we’re introducing a multi year scholarship for students pursuing their undergraduate degree in Ireland.

 

ELIGIBILITY

1. To be eligible to apply for the WTM Scholarship for Computer Science & Gaming applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2019-20 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited college or university in Europe, Middle East or Africa for the 2020-2021 academic year
• Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field or be studying video game programing, game engineering, game design and development, or a closely related field in gaming
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in technology (i.e. computer science or gaming)

2. To be eligible to apply for the WTM Irish University Scholarship applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as a first or second year undergraduate student at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for the 2019-20 academic year
• Intend to continue pursuing their Bachelors degree at a university/institute of technology in Ireland for at least the 2020-21 and 2021-22 academic years
• Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Demonstrate a strong academic record
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in technology

 

BENEFITS

1. Scholarship: An academic scholarship, awarded based on academic performance, leadership, and impact on the community of women in tech.

2. Retreat: An opportunity to connect with fellow scholars and Google mentors, while participating in professional and personal development training and workshops.

3. Community: An online network with fellow Scholars Program participants designed to share resources, support the global community of women in tech, and collaborate on projects to make continued impact.

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

Click here to apply