Dr. Anita Borg devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.

In her honor, Google is proud to honor Anita’s memory and support women in technology with the 2010 Google Anita Borg Memorial scholarship. Google hopes to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders in the field.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a $10,000 award for the 2010-2011 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate’s academic background and demonstrated leadership. All scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to attend the Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat in Mountain View, California in 2010.

The Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex

We know how important a supportive peer network can be for a student’s success. All Google scholarship recipients and finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California for the 2010 Google Scholars’ Retreat. The retreat will include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities scheduled over a 3-day period.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the Googleplex and enjoy the San Francisco Bay Area as they get to know other talented computer science students from across the country. The Anita Borg Scholars and Finalists will be joined by the Google United Negro College Fund Scholars, the Google Hispanic College Fund Scholars, and the Google American Indian Science & Engineering Society Scholars and the Google Lime Scholars.

The 2010 Google Scholars‘ Retreat is tentatively planned for June 2010.

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