Got this email from someone - its obviously not meant for my species, but you might know someone.

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From: Janet Kithela
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2009 9:39 AM
Subject: The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Know anyone in this line of work?

From: Belinda Wangu [mailto:BWangu@strathmore.edu]
Sent: 08 September 2009 08:07
To: Muruka, Sheridan: BB Kenya; Terrence Williams
Subject: The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

For any interested female candidates in the technical field.

As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, Google are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Through the scholarship, Google Anita Borg aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool.

The scholarship recipients will each receive a €7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship.

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must:

· Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2010/2011.

· Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.

· Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.

· Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).

How to apply

Please complete the online application and submit all requested documents

Deadline: 1st February each year

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