The 2011 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship

Dr Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. In honour of Anita's vision, Google is proud to announce the 2011 Google Australia and New Zealand Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, awarding a group of female students a $5000 scholarship for the 2011-2012 academic year. All finalists and scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend the annual Scholars' Retreat at the Google Sydney office in 2011

Who should apply?

Applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• Be female student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in the 2011-2012 academic year at a university in Australia or New Zealand
• Be enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2011-2012 academic year;

For complete details, please visit us at www.google.com.au/anitaborg

Deadline to apply: Wednesday 1 June, 2011.