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.
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.
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( votes)Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.
In June 2010, all scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.
Eligibility requirements
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 2010/2011.
- Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. 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).
Application Deadline: 1st February 2010.
Dear Dr. Anita,
I am Ibigbami Temitope from Nigeria. I have heard of the different ways you have helped a lot of people for scholarship and I want to commend your effort. I am seeking for admission in the UK but finished my BSc in Biochemistry last year. I want to do my masters in an environmental biotechnology related course.
Thanks
I am helina from Ethiopia .i graduate from Arbaminch university by civil enginnering on july 2009 ,with excellent acadamic performance having cgpa of 2.95.i am really commited to study my post graduate programme on structural enginnering ,geothecniqe enginnering and specially on highway engineering. i am really fond of high way engineering but there is no M.sc programme in that field at my country, the only chance i have is to study abroad.I hope i will get your coperation.
Hellow dear Anita! I am an Ethiopian girl and I have B.s.c. degree in Applied Chemistry. I want to go abroad to continue my Msc program and I have a plan to learn one of the Health Science field.For this I need your help.Please make my dream true.
THANKS SO MUCH!!
Hi Anita,
I’m a nigerian,qualified nurse and midwife.I want to go for my Bsc & i need schorlaship.kindly assist me.Thanks.
Dear Dr. Anita
i am Sheila from Uganda and i have a bachelors in Business Administration. i am so deligted for your kind heart in considering women. i would be glad if am considered in your programme as i have applied for a masters.hoping to hear from you soon.
God bless you.
HI ANITA,
AM A NIGERIAN PRESENTLY IN MY FINAL YEAR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JOS PLATEAU STATE AND AM STUDYING BIOTECHNOLOGY. FIRSTLY, I WILL LIKE TO APPRECIATE YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR AFRICAN STUDENTS. IT TELLS HOW UNBIASED GLOBALISED PERSONALITY OF YOURS. I HAVE ACTUALLY INFORMED A NUMBER STUDENTS IN MY SCHOOL STUDYIING COMPUTER REALTED COURSE . SECONDLY, I WOULD LIKE ASK IF YOU HAVE ANY SCHOLARSHIP GIVING TO BIOTECHNOLY STUDENTS AT MASTER’S LEVEL. I WILL REALY APPRECIATE IT IF MY QUESTION IS TREATED FAVORABLY
i am joanita from Uganda i have upper second class diploma in telecommunication engineering and i would like to get a scholarship to per sure a bachelors degree in any related field.
i also play rugby for a club in my country as well as the Uganda national team. i will be very happy if am assisted.
Hello Dr. Anitha,
I like to thank you for supporting ladies in their studies ma God bless you.
Iam Tumaini Kibona Tanzanian girl aged 24 years old. Iam a student of second year student taking Bachelor of Science in Taxation at the Institute of Finance Management. Iam requesting for your Scholarship because my parents are not able to pay for my studies. I hope you will consider my request. God Bless you.
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Hello Dr. Anitha,
I like to thank you for supporting ladies in their studies ma God bless you.
Iam Tumaini Kibona Tanzanian girl aged 24 years old. Iam a student of second year student taking Bachelor of Science in Taxation at the Institute of Finance Management. Iam requesting for your sponsorship because my parents are not able to pay for my studies. I hope you will consider my request. God Bless you.
I am a Kenyan female graduate with a bachelors degree in production engineering.I have already enrolled for a masters degree in Thermofluids engineering at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology but may not proceed because of lack of school fees.I would be gratefull if you consider me for your scholarship.Thank you in advance.
thank you!
Dear Dr Anita,
My name is Samrawit. I’m a female applicant with BSc degree in Computer Science from University of Gondar in my country Ethiopia. I graduated on july 2006. Though it was not easy, i am the top performing and top scoring female student in my department.
I need to earn my MSc in Computer Science and specialize networking. I also have a plan to learn managment and leadership inorder to develop my natural skills with what i will get in such schools.
I need to know everything there is to know about your program and a step by step guidance so that i will not miss anything through the process of applying and getting accepted.
I am really looking forward to hear from you soon.
My name is Alice, I have a Diploma in Secretarial and upgrading for a degree in Management science which includs studying computers. I would like to continue with my degree but , but I have no means and ways. I am married with twokids to look after and a chain of other orphans whom i look after. Can I be considered please for this precious scholarship. I am curreltly working as a Personal secretary. Waiting for your response.
Alice
I am currently a second-year student at the university of Buea,Cameroon.i am offering ENGLISH/LITERATURE major and PERFORMING ARTS minor but my dream was to do JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION or to have a degree in MUSIC and/or FILM.
I have been searching for scholarships on this fields through the web but to no avail.Does this mean we are of less importance to the world?.Please help me out cos i feel frustrated in my chosen field.
Dear Anita,am Ehi Aigiomawu n am a Nigerian.ill like to be part of your scholarship.u are doing a good job.more power to your elbow!
I graduated from Addis Ababa University Ethiopia Ba degree in Psychology. I want to study full time masters program in the area of psychology related field or social work.
with best regards
bethelihem shiferaw
Dear sir/Madam
Hi, I graduated from Mekelle University Ethiopia under faculity of Business and Economics with BA in Management. I work in Mekelle University Ethiopia as Human Resource Development Expert in college of Law and Goverance. So, I want to study full time Masters program in the area of human resources development or other related fields of management.
please can a 2nd year university student get a scholarship from your programs.thanks
am a girl of 23 years tanzanian graduate from university of Dar es salaam in bcom finance.i would like if i will fullfill my dreams if i get a scholarship to continue with masters in finance.my parent cannot afford even in university of dar es salaam i was sponsored by loan board which do not sponsor masters.please help me to attain what i
Dear Anita,
I am from Ogoni, Nigeria interested in Human Rights advocacy and environmental protection. My desire to study in this area is predicated on our experience of grave human right abuses and gross spoilation of our environment due to the activities of oil exploration and exploitation. I want to commit myself to advocacy and commnity service that would strengthen democratic structure, protect rights and ensure development at the grassroot/community level in order to preventing the repeat of the incidences of our recent past.
Could you assist with a scholarship in a reputable institution where i can receive quality education in order to help my community?
Thank you.
Dear Dr Anita,
My Name is Abiy Girma, and I studied Textile Engineering (B.Sc) and I am interested to stuey M. Sc. degree in UK or in USA, at the moment I didnt take ToFEL, or IELTS but I studied my first degree in English and I have a proof of it.please suggest me.
Thank you very much
Abiy
Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m a Conglese looking for a scholarship because i don’t have some one to help me to continue with my sturdies, as you know in 2004 we Congolese from East we had war and everything were distroyed, we are there without any help. That why i come before your high personality to ask for your assistance. This is my Email: [email protected]
I don’ have much, i will be thankfull as i’m waiting for your word,
God bless you.
Dear Dr Anita,
Patricia Granaham is my name from Ghana. I have a B. Sc Degree in Geomatic Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University Science and Technology . iI am interested in this scholarship. Hope to hear from you.
thank you in advance.
Dear Dr. Anita,
Thanks so much for making the world a better place for women who were in some year past deprived of their right and limited to producing babies in some ages past i say BRAVO!
I am a Ghanaian and a fresh graduate from the university of Cape Coast waiting to contribute my quota to help develop my country thus (NATIONAL SERVICE). I read management studies and wish to have you as a person to emulate or a mentor to help change the course of women in the world especially Africa .
please let me hear from you for more advice and counseling so that i will also be able to make it to the top and help others.
thank you
Dear Dr. Anita
My name is wolansa I am very much interested to be an active participant in theconology but because of its diffculty to study in that area of concentration i joine to study MA in Sociology recently. However, if there is a way to get the opportunity to study the field i assume as diffcult to attain I sincerely ask for scholarship.
Sincerly
pls how can i apply for this scholarship? i am from nigeria .
Dear Dr.Anita,
My name is Caroline Ajayi.i am a Nigerian.i have an M.sc in Agric.i work with a human right organization,so i want a scholarship for a masters degree related to my job.I hope you will consider me for the scholarship.
Thank you.
Hi! Dr. Anitha
I am Jema a Tanzanian girl, i graduated from St.Augustine University of Tanzania last year with BA in mass communication, yet i still at home doing nothing, i would like to study more (M A) but my parents cannot afford to fund for my higher education and this is the only reason for my request.
Thanks in advance for considering those who are in need for higher education, i appreciate your concern.
Thank you.
Dear Dr Anita,
Im Dr sana,did my MBBS from pakistan batch 2008 DOW medical college DUHS,very much interested in doing masters from UK but all courses are too expensive that i cant even think of it.Do you help only technical students or is there any place for our kind of students.
Thanks.
playing a great role as a female personel and doing something great for the world that is to say ;helping those in need,and doing some voluntary social work for nations accross the world therefore being remembered in worldly history!
Hi Dr. Anita, I am first of all greatful to you for your endless assistance to female students. I am a female student of Liberia/ West Africa. I am reading Political Science major and Sociology minor, i will be in my senior year just exactly the time required for your scholarship but unfortunately i am not reading any of the courses you mentioned, does that mean i can not be awarded any scholarship from you? Currently, i am a honour-roll student at my University precicely a 3.5-4.00 female student.
If there is any way you can help me please do because i am really in need of a scholarship.
Its Mamuna M. Kamara- LIBERIA
My name is Tsigereda from Ethiopia. My major is Technology. I have a Bsc Degree in Computer Since. I ‘m really interested for this scholarship. Hope to consider my request for this sholarship programmes.
Thank you in advance
Eventhou i am male i need to cosiderate since i have a great passion to work with females.
I have been graguate in B>A in Accounting in addis baba University in Ethiopia and also i Am Certified in Accounting.But i have great passion to work in leadership and MPA or Development fields.I am afinding any school for advanced level and please consider me.
I am now an instructor of college of enginering in a university and planning to pursue my master’s degree in 2010. Im still looking for a scholarship that would help me finance my studies since i have a lot of finance problems. I have already a husband and a kid.Hope you can consider my application on this scholarship.
I must thank you for these very worthy opportunities that you offer to help the needy and underserved communities especially with regards to girl education.
I am an 18 yyears old Kenyan girl,with ordinary level education and a mean grade of B(plain) .Am direly interested in becoming a child activist but lacks an empowerment ,In this regard,i wish to pursue bachelors in laws in any reputable university but faces a deadlock due to sheer financial constraints,since am an orphan and my mothers inciome can not sustain this.I am seeking for a sponshor to help me meet my dreams.Please email on my email if you can help me achieve this end:[email protected]
l’m a girl aged 20yrs and l’m looking for a scholarship for my first degree,l’m based in Zimbabwe.
l wl b grateful if ma wish wil b granted.
Hello Dr.,
I’m a girl of 22yrs who just completed my undergraduate study in civil engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Sciene and Technology,Ghana. I have always dream of becoming a lecturer/a practicing civil engineer in this field of education which happens to be lacking women especially in my part of the world. To help make my dream a success,with a Bsc. certificate of second class upper divisions,i’m preparing to write the GRE to qualify me for postgraduate studies at the U.S.A. Financial status r not so good to finance for this dream of mine.That’s why i’m applying for the schorlarship. i hope my application wld meet ur kind consideration
thank you.
hello DR.Anita
am Gloria 20 years,i finished my high school in science subject especially math&physics and my dream is having the highest degree Tecnology but there are many obstacles to achieve that thats why i would like to assist my education about tecnology by applying for this scholarship.my email is [email protected]
and phonr number is +250788813318
My name is Rosemary, I have a Diploma in Secretarial and Management studies which included studying computers. I would like to major into computer science, but I have no means and ways. I am a widow with three sons to look after and a chain of other orphans to lokk after. Can I be considered please for this precious scholarship. I am curreltly working as a Personal Assistant. Waiting for your response.
I am a Kenyan studying Bacherols of Arts in communication and would wish to continue after I complete my degree. I am in third year of study remaining with only one academic year to remaining. I will be very greatful if you grant me this opportunity.
I would like to know more about Dr.Anita scholarhip as am doing Information technology nad am going to 3rd yr.
regards beth
dear Dr.Anita,
i am Ugandan female aged 22years and a3rd year finalist at Makerere university where i am doing a bachelors in information technology well as a certificate in software engineering.i hope to do a masters in data communication and software engineering next year in august but i really like to get scholarship for that due to finacial problems .i am asking for an suitable scholarship which will be of great help to me.
i hope that you will consider my situation
Would you consider granting a scholarship to me as I am in the field of science and technology.I am at present a 2nd year pure and applied chemistry student at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban South Africa and I am desperately seeking financial assistance.I have overcome many challenges to get to this stage of study and would really be keen to go on to post graduate sudies as well but finances are the biggest stumbling block.Kindly consider me for your financial aid.Shamla Moodley
Hi Dr. Anita,
My name is gurmeet Kaur Cheema. I am an B.com (H) graduate from Calautta University looking for a carrier in IT, currently doing NT from Brain Ware India Ltd., but the problem is that I do not have enough money to appear for the Global examination. Please help me ma’m.
Thanking You,
Gurmeet Kaur.
hi dr Anita, thanks for this oppotunity. how do i get to apply for this particular female scholarship?
Dear Dr. Anita,
i am a Sri lankan girl.iam a student of university of sri lanka.
i am a third year student now.i am persuing my Degree Bachelor of art at university of sri jayewardanepura Sri Lanka.then i have following a diploma in computer studies at youth center.i have lot of finance problems . but i really like to get a scholarship in aboard and develop my knowledge .kindly doctor Anita i take this opportunity to request you find a suitable scholarship for me. it is great help to me. i think you did heard about our country. my home town is a rural aria. but now i studying at capital in our country. we get free education. i am ready ti give my N.I.C NO or University ID number.
i hope you will consider my situation and help to me.God bless you!
Dear Dr. Anita,
i am a Sri lankan girl.iam a student of university of sri lanka.
i am a third year student now.i am persuing my Degree Bachelor of art at university of sri jayewardanepura Sri Lanka.then i have following a diploma in computer studies at youth center.i have lot of finance problems . but i really like to get a scholarship in aboard and develop my knowledge .kindly doctor Anita i take this opportunity to request you find a suitable scholarship for me. it is great help to me. i think you did heard about our country. my home town is a rural aria. but now i studying at capital in our country. we get free education. i am ready ti give my N.I.C NO or University ID number.
i hope you will consider my situation and help to me. t God bless you!
Dear Dr. Anita,
My name is dieta. I graduated from University of Indonesia, with GPA 3.52. Faculty of public health majoring in occupational health and safety. i move to new zealand alone with purpose to be independent and want to enrolled my study to master’s degree.
for go to new zealand i have a loan from family relatives, but i must pay her every month. and i was shocked that the tuition fee for international student is so much expensive, maybe i cant afford that . In my country, being safety officer or HSE staff in mining or oil company still dominated for men because of dangerous work place. i want to prove that women can work in such place and we have capabilities as same as a men have. is it possible for me to receive this scholarship, considering im not from that isting countries.
thank you.
i am computer engineering graduated in 2006 . my work in this time learning IT in our school . i can’t find other job vacany , i need to be more active in my study , i am looking for the master degree in MIS , how can you help me?
what about the student of us who has family??!
i ‘m now MSC student in economics ,Africa, but I interested in studing abroad and if i get an opportunity, I really devoted to do it .hoping u to consider me.
Dear Dr. Anita,
We have always been reading about scholarship programs offered but have not been able to really be a part of one that would benefit us. My brother and I are twice (Melvin & Marvin Moore) and were born during the heat of the Liberian civil war, 1990. We are from a family of seven children. We have been struggling to obtain our education. We now attend the United Methodist University in Monrovia. We entered this year. We are finding it very difficult to coup with the tuition payment. We are paying $12.00 per credit hour. It’s not easy to concentrate on your studies while you think about how the tuition is going to be paid. Our dad got missing along with three of our brothers during the civil war. Mon is managing with the rest of us but finding it hard to keep everyone in school. We will be grateful if we can be assisted in whatever possible way. For further information you can contact us through [email protected]/[email protected]. Our mother contact no is 231 6 65 65 55.
Thanks for making the world a better place.
My name is Anastasia Kamanu.Am 21 years old and a Kenyan.I completed a Diploma in Travel Operations last year in June and since then i have been staying at home doing nothing.I have a passion to study and my parents cannot afford to fund me for higher education in a university and thats why am kindly requesting you to consider me in the scholarship .
Dr. Anita thank you for the efforts your making in helping young women.Your response will be highly appreciated
My name is Anastasia kamanu.Am 21 years old and a Kenyan.I completed a Diploma in Travel Operations in June last year and since then i have been staying at home doing nothing.I would want to in enrol in one of the courses you have mentioned and i have a passion to study but then am not enrolled in a university and my parents cannot afford to fund my school fees for Higher education.Dr.Anita i would kindly request you to put me in consideration.
Thank you for your efforts to help young women.Your response will be highly appreciated
I am not yet enrolled in any university but i have applied for a diploma in computer science.
I am humbly inquiring from you if you could take me up on your programmes.
Thank you.
am from etiopia, i have masters degree in arbam managment and i need further education
My name is Messay Tilaye. I am an Ethiopian. I am studying my Degree in Bachelor of Commerce in Management at Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa Ethiopia. I am in my final year, final semester now. Doctor ANITA, first I appreciates for your good heart of taking responsibility to sponsor the needful girls, Thanks a lot. Can I get a chance to continue my second degree education by getting free scholarship program in you project ?
My name is Sitrak.I come from Madagascar.My major is Economy. I ‘m preparing my master II degree in Madagascar.I ‘m really interested for this scholarship.Hope to consider my request for this sholarship programmes.
Thank you
Google should extend the scope of this scholarship to other areas of study. I don’t think restricting to computer science will help disadvantaged African women.
i read the qualification for the 2010 Google Anita Borg scholarship for women and i would like to apply even if i am not a science student. i am currently in my final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University,Nigeria studying history and international relations.i av a broad knowledge of the computer system and have always had a passion for it.i learn very quickly too and i am very smart. i would love to be given a slot as a candidate for the scholarship program as this would enable me to further my knowledge as a human being and make a great impact as a female in the world today.I would be grateful if this message is responded to.Thank you.
Akinyemi Itunu.
Dear Dr. Anita
My name is Mercy A. Barasa am 19 years old am a Kenyan . Am persuing my Degree in Bacholar of Comerce in Accounting at Daystar UNIVERSITY Nairobi Kenya am in my second year now.During my first year Exams l used to score GPA of 3.0 and above and l do realy enjoy accounting.First l do approciate for your good heart of taking responsibility to sponser the needful girls May the Almight God bless you .Kindly Doctor ANITA l take this special request to you personal to consider me in the situation am facing now .I have financial problem that has made me to discontinue with my higher education to accomblish my dream.My parents are unable to raise the amount that is requered US dollar 4500 for my second year. First year they had to call for fundrising from well wishers. Kindly consider me in any way you think is the best. Am ready to give my A/C NO. or University A/C NO . May GOD bLESS YOU.
I am currently persuing my bachelor’s degree in Finance and in 3rd year. I note that I am not qualified to apply for this scholarship since I am not in Computer line. Am I still legible? If yes can I get exemptions for the units I have already done? If not then where can I apply?
l am looking for a scholarship to enable me pursue my PhD in my own country.l have already been admitted in one of the leading universities in kenya but l lack funds to enable me to start my studies.kindly advice.
Hullo.
My name is Florence Aryemo, i am a Uganda and i have a Bachelor Drgree in Arts Organisational Studies and Communications, i would like to comtinue with my Master career in Public Administration and Mangement but i do not have fund.
Could i be help in a away?
Thank you
Love Florence.
I want to get scholarship on master of doctor of veterinary Medicine
I am in a possession of an NCC International Diploma in Computer Studies from University of Manchester thru National College of Information Technology Malawi centres of the year 2001 and post graduate Diploma in Advanced Networking which I obtained this year 2009 April at NIIT Centre New Dehli India. I would like to pursue with my Degree which procedures do i follow
Elitas Majawa
Am currently not enrolled to any university. Moreover, many of the scholarship announcements state that one must be already enrolled to a course in the university/college. Does this mean that I can not be awarded a scholarship if am not already enrolled to a course?
My name is Tensae Kebede Duguma. Am a journalist. I graduated by journalizm and communication on Bahir Dar univercity .
Am looking for second degree program on invironment, sport, or journalism scholarship in any country.
I am Tigist. I have BEd degree in Geography and environmental Studies and MSc. in Geo-information from Bahir Dar University which is given in collaboration with TFH, University in Berlin, Germany. So, if I get full scholarship I want to apply GIS and Remote sensing on a study (subject) of your propose (offer).
Thanks