Access to knowledge
is our passion. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we
don’t want anything to stand in the way.
That’s why we’re
proud to present the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.
Google is committed
to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by
providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities. As part
of our commitment, we’ve partnered with EmployAbility, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to assisting students with disabilities w
hile they pursue education
and promising careers.
The
Scholarship
Recipients of the Google
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities will each receive a €7,000
scholarship for the 2017-2018 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded based
on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and
demonstrated passion for Computer Science.
Who
can apply?
To be eligible to
apply, applicants must:
- Be
currently enrolled at a university in Europe for the 2016-2017 academic
year - Intend
to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time or part-time student in a
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at a university in Europe for the
2017-2018 academic year - Be
studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely
related technical field - Maintain
a strong academic record - Exemplify
leadership and a passion for Computer Science and technology - Have a
disability (defined as a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or
more major activities that others may consider a daily function). This
definition also includes the perception among others that a disability
exists.
Application
Process
Applicants will be
asked to complete an online application through EmployAbility which includes:
- General
background information (i.e. contact information and details about your
current and intended universities for the 2017-2018 school year) - Resume/CV
- Academic
transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a
prior degree) - A
reference letter from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor - Responses
to essay questions
Application
deadline:
Apply here by 1st December 2016.
Recipients will be
selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application
materials compared to the entire applicant pool.
Questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions or email us at googlescholarship@employ-ability.org.uk
