Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita Borg's vision, we are pleased to announce the  Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. In 2006, the Australia Anita Borg Scholarship was established to honour the legacy of Anita Borg and her efforts to encourage women to pursue careers in computer science and technology. Three years later, we continue to strive to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Anita Borg Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background, community involvement and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a scholarship for the academic year and an expenses-paid trip to the Grace Hopper Conference.

In addition, all finalists and scholarship recipients will be invited to an expenses-paid networking retreat to be held at Google's Sydney Engineering centre in September. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, breakout sessions, social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.

Applying to the Scholarship

To apply, you should be a female student studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical undergraduate or postgraduate degree at an Australian or New Zealand university.

For complete details, please visit www.google.com.au/anitaborg .

Applications open on 30 April each year and close on 1 July each year.