About Google

Google is not a conventional company, and they don’t intend to become one. True, they share attributes with the world’s most successful organisations – a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind – but even as they continue to grow, they’re committed to retaining a small-company feel.  At Google, they know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to their success.

About the Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Access to knowledge is Google's passion. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, they do not want anything to stand in the way. Hence 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 and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. This scholarship aims to help dismantle barriers that keep students with disabilities from entering computing, encourage them to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders in creating technology.

Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic performance and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group fo Bachelors, Masters and PhD students will be chosen from the applicant pool. Applications will be reviewed by a committee of researchers and engineers. The scholarship recipients will each receive a € 7,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2012/2013 academic year.

In June 2012, all scholarship recipients will be invited to visit a Google office in Europe for an all-expenses-paid networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity to meet and share experiences.

Eligibility requirements

Candidates must be:

• A student enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent) in 2012/2013.
• Enrolled at a University in Europe. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
• Studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
• A person with 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).

How to apply?

Should you wish to discuss any aspects of the application process with EmployAbility or require the registration form in an alternative format, please contact EmployAbility info@employ-ability.org.uk