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Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities, 2014/15

Google is offering scholarships for students with disabilities who are currently enrolled at a university in Europe for the 2013-2014 academic year. Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree at a university in Europe. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion. Recipients of the Google scholarship for students with disabilities will receive a €7,000 scholarship. Online application must be submitted by February 17, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical field at a university in Europe.
Course Level: Scholarship is for students who intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at a university in Europe for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Scholarship Provider: Google
Scholarship can be taken at: Europe

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
•Be currently enrolled at a university in Europe for the 2013-2014 academic year
•Intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD program at a university in Europe for the 2014-2015 academic year
•Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical &
•Maintain a strong academic record
•Exemplify leadership and a passion for Computer Science and technology
•Have a disability 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.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students who are currently studying at a university in Europe are eligible to apply.

Scholarship Description: 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 Employ ability, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Not Known

What does it cover? Recipients of the Google Scholarship for Students with Disabilities will each receive a €7,000 scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion for Computer Science.

Notification: You will receive an email notification once your application is complete and has been submitted online.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application through Employ Ability which includes:
-General background information (i.e. contact information and details about your current and intended universities for the 2014-2015 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

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 17, 2014.

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