Dr. Anita Borg (1949 - 2003) 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.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a 5000 euro (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2008/2009 academic year. Remaining finalists will receive 1000 euro each.
Candidates must:
• be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2008/2009.
• be enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
Further information: http://www.google.com/anitaborg-europe/
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