{"id":2751,"date":"2022-04-05T11:52:11","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T06:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=2751"},"modified":"2022-12-19T12:10:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-19T12:10:17","slug":"women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Techmakers Scholarship Program Scholarship 2022: Overview, Eligibility &#038; Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In loving memory of Dr Anita Borg, a technology rebel, Google launched the <\/span>Women techmakers scholarship<\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>.<\/em> This scholarship, formerly known as the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, aims to bring gender equality to the tech industry. It supports and encourages women to excel towards leadership roles in technical fields. Further, this scholarship is open for students aspiring to enrol in Bachelor&#8217;s, Master\u2019s and PhD level programs. The selection of candidates is purely based on competitive essays and interviews. Read on to find out more about this scholarship.<\/span> <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#List_of_Google_Women_Techmakers_Scholarship\" title=\"List of Google Women Techmakers Scholarship\">List of Google Women Techmakers Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#Documents_Required\" title=\"Documents Required\">Documents Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#Application_Process\" title=\"Application Process\">Application Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#Selection_Process_for_WTM_Scholarship\" title=\"Selection Process for WTM Scholarship\">Selection Process for WTM Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#Benefits_of_Women_Techmakers_Scholarship\" title=\"Benefits of Women Techmakers Scholarship\">Benefits of Women Techmakers Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/women-techmakers-scholars-program-scholarship-overview-application\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"IELTS Scholarship For Indian Students 2021 | How to Apply? &amp; Requirements\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-ORsMZIUYo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-highlights-of-women-techmakers-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Highlights_of_Women_Techmakers_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Top Highlights of Women Techmakers Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td><td><b>Highlights<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship type<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-based<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offered by<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organisation<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of scholarships<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amount<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variable<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renewability<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One time payment<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Students eligibility<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table above highlights some of the key highlights that this scholarship holds, and as you move through the article, you can find more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"list-of-google-women-techmakers-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Google_Women_Techmakers_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>List of Google Women Techmakers Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 scholarships awarded to women under this scholarship program they are \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"women-techmakers-scholarship-for-computer-science-emea-apac-and-na\"><b>Women Techmakers Scholarship for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-college-for-bca-in-canada-online-guide\/\">Computer Science<\/a> (EMEA, APAC, and NA)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship is an Asia pacific scholarship program for women enrolled at certified colleges and universities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are as follows \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with excellent technical skills and academic records.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pursuing technical subjects such as computer science, computer engineering, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrolled in a certified university as a full-time student.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students graduated in the previous year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"women-techmakers-scholarship-for-gaming-emea-and-na\"><b>Women Techmakers Scholarship for Gaming (EMEA and NA)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a scholarship for students residing in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, which comes in partnership with Stadia, the all-new gaming platform of Google.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the criteria that an individual becomes eligible to gain its benefits \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrolled in a certified university in Bachelor\u2019s, master or PhD programs in the Middle East or Africa.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended to enrol in subjects like informatics, video game programming, computer science, computer engineering, game design and any other game-related fields.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should possess strong and consistent academic records.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate leadership and passion for increasing the involvement of more women in the field of technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"women-techmakers-irish-university-scholarship-ireland\"><b>Women Techmakers Irish University Scholarship (Ireland)<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scholarship is given only to students residing in Ireland. This move supports, encourages and empowers Irish women to take up roles in the technical field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility criteria to avail of the benefits of this scholarship are as follows \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have excellent academic records.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrolled in an undergraduate program in the first or second year at a certified college or university located in Ireland.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently pursuing Bachelor\u2019s degree in a technical field from a certified Irish college or university.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The applicant is interested in studying computer engineering, computer science or any tech-related subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, female candidates in their final year of graduation program can also apply along with last year&#8217;s finalists. If they have received the award already, they will be ineligible to apply for this scholarship program. With the knowledge gained about the different scholarships awarded, let us move on with the documentation and application process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-required\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required\"><\/span>Documents Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women interested in applying for this scholarship program must keep the following documents handy \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General background information<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic transcripts<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated resume<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/letter-of-recommendation\/\">Letter of recommendation<\/a> from an instructor, advisor, professor or a supervisor<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coding competition proofs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Background information<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responses to three questions with short answers and five essay questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process\"><\/span><b>Application Process<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application process for the WTM scholarship is accepted online only. The application form is available on the official portal of Women Techmakers. Further, female candidates applying for any program under this scholarship scheme must fill out the application forms separately.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selection-process-for-wtm-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_for_WTM_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Selection Process for WTM Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After successful submission of the application form is verified, a selection panel shortlists candidates at Google. This selection is based on academic excellence records, leadership qualities, passion and commitment toward technology and answering the essay questions. Upon selection, the candidates will be notified by the selection panel.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, all selected candidates will get an invitation to the annual <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/generation-google-scholarship-overview-eligibility-process\/\">Google Scholars Retreat<\/a>. This provides a platform for new scholars to interact with fellow scholars and googlers and indulge in various development workshops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-women-techmakers-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Women_Techmakers_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Women Techmakers Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of this women-centric scholarship program are as follows \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A grant is provided to candidates annually during the course duration. The grants offered are as follows \u2013<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women Techmakers<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/study-computer-science-in-canada-eligibility-fees-process-for-indian-students\/\"> Scholarship for Computer Science<\/a> and Gaming \u2013 around Rs. 5,86,400 each.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women Techmakers Irish University Scholarship \u2013 around Rs. 4,18,900 each.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid expense trip of 3 days to a Google office for a retreat, with a chance to meet and learn from fellow scholars and expert googlers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages women to work together and change the facet of the technological field by collaborating in projects across the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, Google offers <\/span>Women Techmakers scholarships<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to honour gender equality in the technical field of work. This scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate and one postgraduate finalist among 10 to 20 finalists once per year from different regions of the world. Moreover, this scholarship encourages women to take up leading job roles in the tech industry, dismantling the gender barriers in the technical field.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668487997711\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>1. Who is eligible for Women Techmakers?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Women applicants who have enrolled in Bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, or postgraduate degrees at an accredited university in computer science or technology-related subjects are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668488043093\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>2. What is the Anita Borg scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Google Women Techmakers scholarship was formerly known as Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship. It aims to encourage and provide more opportunities to women. This initiative comes in furthering the vision of Dr Anita Borg to empower women and bring a sense of gender equality to the tech industry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> In loving memory of Dr Anita Borg, a technology rebel, Google launched the Women techmakers scholarship. This scholarship, formerly known as the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, aims to bring gender equality to the tech industry. It supports and encourages women to excel towards leadership roles in technical fields. 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