Scholarships — The Generation Google Scholarship
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Scholarship: The Generation Google Scholarship
Amount: Selected students will receive $10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2015-2016 school year.
Description: This scholarship program aims to inspire students to become leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields and also help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology. As part of the scholarship, current high school seniors who are entering their first year of university in 2015-2016 will be required to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2015.
Requirements:
• 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)
Deadline: Apply here by Thursday, January 15, 2015
For more information: Visit The Generation Google Scholarship website.
Best of luck to those who apply!
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