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Google offers a variety of educational programs and scholarships that aim to eliminate barriers that hinder students from entering the fields of technology and computing. The ultimate objective is to encourage and support them in becoming future leaders in these areas. In partnership with Lime Connect, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students with disabilities achieve their educational and career goals, Google is providing financial assistance to university students with disabilities who are pursuing computer science degrees. For the academic year 2022-2023, selected students will receive $10,000 USD (if studying in the US) or $5,000 CAD (if studying in Canada).
Who can apply?
Individuals who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply:
- Have a visible or invisible disability (please refer to Lime Connect’s disability approach for more information)
- Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university or college for the academic year 2022-2023
- Plan to enroll or have been accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited university in the United States or Canada for the academic year 2023-2024
- Demonstrate a strong academic background
- Pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related technical field
- Exhibit leadership qualities and a strong passion for computer science and technology
Application process:
The application process involves submitting an online application via Lime Connect, which includes the following:
- General background information such as contact details and current/intended university information
- A resume/CV
- Academic transcripts from current and prior educational institutions (if applicable)
- A letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser, or supervisor
- Responses to three short-answer essay questions
Selection of recipients will be based on the strength of their essays and overall application materials compared to other applicants.
Terms & Conditions:
The Google Lime Scholarship is administered by Lime Connect, and applicants can refer to Lime Connect’s website for comprehensive details regarding the scholarship. Google reserves the right to keep anonymized copies of application submissions for future scholarship review.
Still have questions?
Please feel free to reach out to recruiting@limeconnect.com via email.
