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Google is providing qualified students with a $10,000 scholarship to study computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field in the USA, or $5,000 to study in Canada.

The Generation Google Scholarship is to inspire and support aspiring computer scientists become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.

As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2015-2016 must attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2015. Current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2015.

 Apply for the Generation Google Scholarship

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2014­-2015 academic year
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2015-2016 school year
  • Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
  • Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
  • Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
  • Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Female. Students with disabilities should apply to the Google Lime Scholarship on google.com/students/scholarships).
Generation Google Scholarship for current high school seniors

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

  • ­Be a current high school senior
  • Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2015-2016 school year
  • Intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
  • Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
  • Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
  • Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability)
  • Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2015.
Generation Google application process for current university students:

The online application must include:

  • General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended institutions for the 2014-2015 school year)
  • Current resume
  • Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
  • Two letters of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
  • Responses to four essay questions
Generation Google application process for current high school seniors:

The online application must include:

  • General background information (includes contact information and information about your current and intended institutions)
  • Current resume
  • Academic transcript
  • One letter of reference from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) instructor
  • Responses to 6 short answer questions

Deadline to apply: Apply here by Thursday, March 5, 2015

Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.

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