Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Google Scholarships

Among other things, Google provides scholarships to encourage students of various backgrounds, genders and ethnicities to excel in their studies. In hopes that these programs will help dismantle barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields, Google offers the following scholarships:


  • 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 the United States, Europe, and Australia.

  • United Negro College Fund/Google Scholarship
    The UNCF/Google Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students attending UNCF member institutions and public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program offers "last dollar" scholarships based upon unmet financial need for students majoring in computer science or computer engineering.

  • Google Hispanic College Fund Scholarship
    Hispanic College Fund Scholarships are given to Hispanic students who demonstrate both academic and financial need. The Google Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering.

  • Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference
    Students outside the U.S. could apply for the Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference.

  • Google MESA Scholarship for the National Society of Black Engineers National Convention
    Students currently participating in a MESA Community College or Engineering Program are eligible to apply for a travel stipend to attend the NSBE Convention in Columbus, Ohio.

You can find more scholarships like these at Scholarships.com