Monday, April 27, 2009

GOOGLE LIME SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Ace! NewsFlash

Google, in a partnership with with Lime, is committed to
helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by
providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science
students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship
will receive a scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected
students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses-paid retreat
at the Googleplex in Mountain View, CA, in 2010. Scholarships will be
awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and
demonstrated passion - $10,000USD for those studying in the US (based
on average tuition costs).

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be:
-A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate
study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009-2010 academic
year at a university in the United States or Canada. In addition to US
and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying
at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply.

- Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a
closely related technical field as a full-time student for the
2009-2010 academic year

-A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers
themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one
or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this
definition also includes the perception among others that a disability
exists

How to Apply

Candidates are asked to apply online via the Lime online application
process, and provide the following:
  • Contact and education information
  • Current resume
  • Academic transcripts
  • Answers to essay questions
  • Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor

Visit www.google.com/jobs/scholarships for more details.

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