Beasiswa S1 [Australia] The Google 2006 Australia Anita Borg Scholarships for Women in IT
Closing date is 15 September
Candidates for the $5,000 scholarships must be:
-A female student enrolled full time in an undergraduate or postgraduate program in 2007 at a university in Australia;
-Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical fields;
-On track for first class honours (for undergraduate students only)and be able to provide supporting documentation;
-An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or international student at an Australian university.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation via mail. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, September 15th, 2006.
Finalists and recipients will be notified in November 2006.
As the final step in the scholarship selection process, all finalists will have phone interviews with representatives from the Selection Committee.
Step One:
Complete the online application at (https://services.google.com/inquiry/anitaborg_au). You will be asked to fill in the following:
-Full Name
-Address & Phone Number
-Degrees held, universities, majors, and expected dates of graduation
Step Two:
In addition to completing the online application, you are required to mail the following documents:
-Updated copy of your resume
-Transcripts
Undergraduates: A copy of your current academic record
Postgraduates: A copy of your undergraduate and current academic record
Note: You must include documentation explaining the grading criteria at your university.
-Answers to the following short essay questions (suggested count is 400-600 words per question):
1. Describe a significant technical project you have worked on. If you have worked on a major independent research project (such as research for a postgraduate program), please describe that work here. Give an overview of the problem and your approaches to the key technical challenges. If this was a group effort, be sure to specify your individual role and contributions.
2. Give one or two examples of your leadership abilities. Explain how you were influential and what you were trying to achieve. These need not be demonstrated through formal or traditional leadership roles. Think broadly and examine the many ways you are having an effect on the members of your technical community.
3. Suppose someone gave you the funding and resources for a 3- to 12-month project to investigate a technical topic of your choice. Write a short version of a proposal, including a description of the project, your planned methodology, and your expected results. Please pick something other than the project you described for the first question.
4. Suppose you are given $1,000 AUD to plan an event or project to benefit women in technical fields. Describe your motivation for choosing the event or project, what you would do and what impact it would have.
Recommendation Letters
Two referral letters from individuals who are qualified to evaluate your academic and leadership accomplishments are required. Please print and give the following recommendation overview (http://www.google.com.au/anitaborg/anitaborg_recletter.pdf) to your two referrers. It includes a description of the scholarship and suggested focal points for your letter of recommendation.
Please send your completed application packet to:
Australia Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program
Google Sydney
Google Australia Pty Ltd.
Level 18, Tower 1, Darling Park
201 Sussex St.
Sydney, 2000 NSW
Australia
For specific questions not answered on this page or in the FAQ section (http://www.google.com.au/anitaborg/faq.html), please e-mail anitaborgscholars.au@google.com
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