“Access to knowledge is our thing.” That’s what Google says about its scholarship for students with disabilities. The deadline to submit an application in Monday, February 18. Recipients of the 2013 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Winners are invited to the Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California. Another unique aspect of this scholarship is that all winning candidates will be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google. Recipients of the scholarship will receive US$10,000 for those studying in the US and C$5,000 for those studying in Canada (based on tuition costs).
Applicants must be:
- Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
- Maintaining a strong academic performance
- (1) A current sophomore/second year or junior/third year undergraduate continuing studies in the 2013-2014 academic year; (2) an undergraduate senior/fourth year accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program in the 2013-2014 academic year; or (3) a current graduate student (masters or PhD) continuing studies in the 2013-2014 academic year.
- Candidates must be enrolled in a university in the United States or Canada
- A student with a visible or invisible disability We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology
- Previous Google Lime Scholars will unfortunately, not be considered
You can apply via The Lime Network and provide the following:
- Contact, education and experience information
- Current resume & unoffficial transcripts
- Three essays – this is your opportunity to show us your passion for computer science
- Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor
The Lime Network mission is “to break stereotypes and lead all companies to realize the importance, and value, of employing people with disabilities at every level of education, talent and ability.” The nonprofit was founded in 2006 and aims to to be a resource for top talent in the disability space by preparing and connecting accomplished people with disabilities to careers with the world’s best companies.