Access to knowledge is Google’s passion. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, Google doesn’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why Google, in partnership with EmployAbility, is proud to present the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.
Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships for Computer Science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities will each receive a €7,000 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of the applicant’s academic background, leadership skills and demonstrated passion for Computer Science. Full terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found at Google Europe Students with Disabilities Scholarship Terms and Conditions.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Have a disability, mental health or long term health condition (which includes dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, and any other physical or mental impairments or health conditions)
- Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university in Europe or Israel for the 2023-2024 academic year
- Be studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field
- Demonstrate a strong academic record
- Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
Application Process
Applicants will be asked to complete an online application through EmployAbility which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and intended universities)
- Resume/CV
- Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
- One letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
- Responses to a series of questions about your passion for and ability in computer science. The questions in full and some further guidance can be found here.
- Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool or respective peers (e.g. Bachelors students compared to other Bachelors students).
- Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of your application and are ready to supply you with the reference.
Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the entire applicant pool.
Click the ‘apply now’ button below! Please note that candidates should apply via EmployAbility’s site. You will not be able to apply directly via Google.Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the application process with EmployAbility, including mitigating circumstances which have affected your academic and/or work experiences, please contact us at googlescholarship@employ-ability.org.uk
EMPLOYABILITY
EmployAbility was established in 2006 as the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students and graduates with all disabilities, including dyslexia or long term health conditions, into employment.
Disability is the result of disabling environments. The inherent biases in existing recruitment processes and working environments disable many individuals from obtaining and thriving in employment. Our role is to disrupt this status quo and current ways of doing things.
We drive the conversation beyond compliance, empowering employers through a road map of practical solutions and achievable goals to ensure all people are truly included. We are equally committed to empowering individuals.
Our dedicated support to talented students, graduates and experienced professionals helps them achieve the careers they deserve. To this end, our Inclusive Partnership Programmes with universities and schools enables thousands of students to benefit from our free advisory services.
We are a not for profit organisation, offering and charging employers for our consultancy services, so that we can provide free support to further the rights of disabled people.
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