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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><div><p><b><span style='font-size:24.0pt'>The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p>Online application: <a href="http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp" target="_blank">http://google.eresources.com/applications/login.asp</a><o:p></o:p></p><p>For more information contact <a href="mailto:anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com" target="_blank">anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com</a> with “Anita Borg Question” in the subject line.<o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Dr. Anita Borg (1949–2003)</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>The Scholarship</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p> Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.<o:p></o:p></p><p>As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.<o:p></o:p></p><p>In June 2011, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.<o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>Eligibility requirements</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p>Candidates must:<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Be a female student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2011/2012.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span> Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).<o:p></o:p></p><p><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt'>How to apply</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p>Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents by 1st February 2011. All application documents must be in English. Scholars and Finalists will be notified in April 2011.<o:p></o:p></p><p>You will be required to submit the following:<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span><b> </b><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Up-to-date copy of your CV</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span><b> </b><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Answers to the following short essay questions</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'>(suggested word count is 400-600 words per question):<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o </span> Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a Master’s or PhD programme), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o </span> Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Feel free to think broadly and examine the many ways you impact members of your technical community.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o </span> Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span><b> </b><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Transcripts</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o </span> Bachelor’s: A copy of your current academic record.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>o </span> Master’s and PhD: A copy of your previous and current academic records.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span><b> </b><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Enrollment confirmation for 2011/2012 or confirmation of graduation date</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'>Please include with your application an official enrollment confirmation or a confirmation of your graduation date issued by an official authority of the university e.g. your departmental administrator or a professor.<o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> </span><b> </b><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Recommendation letters</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:1.0in'>Two strong referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments, e.g. from a professor, adviser or supervisor.<o:p></o:p></p><p>For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section, please e-mail <a href="mailto:anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com" target="_blank">anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com</a>. The subject field of your email must include “Anita Borg Question”. We look forward to receiving your application!<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>