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2015 US and Canada scholarship opportunities for Computer Science students
October 9, 2014
We are excited to announce that applications are now open for 2015 Google scholarships. The application deadlines are in mid January, but don’t wait to get started on your application!
At Google, we believe information should be universally accessible. Our education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields. We are now accepting applications from current university students, undergraduate and graduate, for the following scholarship programs:
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
for women in technology
Generation Google Scholarship
for students from underrepresented backgrounds in computer science
Google Lime Scholarship
for students with disabilities
Google Student Veterans of America (SVA) Scholarship
for students who are serving or have served in the military
The Generation Google Scholarship for current high school seniors will open in early 2015
Read through these helpful tips before getting started on your application.
Apply!
The first advice is simple: apply! You never know unless you apply - don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
What we look for
When evaluating scholarship applications, we are especially interested in the following qualities: passion for and commitment to computer science, technical accomplishments, leadership and involvement in your community, and academic achievements. Keep these in mind as you fill out your application.
Work on your resume
Be sure to update your resume, as it is an important component of the application that helps us understand your interest and accomplishments in computer science. Google has some tips for preparing your technical resume
here
. Your university’s career center may also be a helpful resource.
Be descriptive and call out your accomplishments
Don’t be shy when it comes to describing your accomplishments. We often come across applications where the applicant has worked on an amazing project or has great leadership experience, yet barely mentions this in their application! While we evaluate an applicant on all components of the application (i.e., resume, references, transcript, and essays), we want to know what’s important to you, and we encourage you to call out the accomplishments that you are proud of.
The essays matter
The essays help us to get to know you better and they hold a lot of weight in the review process. We read through many applications and what we remember most is the quality of the essays. Read the questions carefully and answer each component of the question, as they’re designed to help us evaluate your application based on the criteria we look for. Trust us, someone who has put a lot of time and effort into their essay questions stands out above the rest!
Proofread
Though this may sound simple, you may be surprised at the number of grammatical and spelling errors that we find in our application pool. You wouldn’t be ruled out for a typo, but a well-polished application does say something about the effort you put in filling it out.
Be mindful of deadlines--both for yourself and for your references
Don’t miss out just because the deadline slipped your mind! Mark your calendars and be sure to submit your application on time. Likewise, give your references ample time to write a recommendation and remind them about the approaching deadline to ensure your application is complete.
For more information on all scholarship programs, please visit the
Google Scholarships site
.
Posted by Sarah Safir, Tech Student Development Team
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