Google Lime Scholarships to Study in Canada or USA for International Students with Disabilities

Google Lime Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Computer, Tech., Engineering
Course Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: Google / Lime Connect
Country to Study in: USA, Canada

Scholarship Description
Google proudly partners with Lime Connect to offer the Google Lime Scholarships for students with disabilities. Lime Connect takes a different approach to disability than most other organizations as it believes there are many strengths and talents that accompany disabilities.

Access to knowledge is Google's thing. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, Google doesn't want anything to stand in the way. That's why Google is proud to support the work of Lime Connect in the Google Lime Scholarship.

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. International students with disabilities studying at universities in the US or Canada are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements
Scholarship Applicants must match the following criteria:

• A current undergraduate, graduate or PhD student enrolled at a university in the U.S. or Canada (freshmen/first years and international students studying in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply); and also
• Continuing current studies or intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a new program (e.g., graduating and pursuing an advanced degree) at a university in the U.S. or Canada in the 2019-2020 academic year 
• Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field (such as software engineering; or electrical engineering with a heavy computer science course load)
• Maintaining a strong academic performance
• A student with a visible or invisible disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more major activities that others may consider to be a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology
• Previous Google Lime Scholars are unfortunately not able to be considered
• This scholarship is not open to current high school students.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY nationality

Participating Institutions
Accredited schools in the United States or Canada

Fields of study
Any undergraduate, graduate or PhD program in computer science, computer engineering or closely related technical program

Number of awards
Not specified

Scholarship benefits
Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2019-2020 school year and will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2019. Candidates will also be considered for software engineering internship opportunities with Google.

Method of Application
You can apply by logging into, or joining, The Lime Network. There, you'll find the link to the Lime online application system where you will provide:

• Contact, education and experience information
• Current resume & unofficial transcripts
• Five essays - this is your opportunity to show us your passion for computer science
• One letter of recommendation from professors, advisers or supervisors

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information before you apply for this scholarship

DEADLINES:
The 2019 application is now open. Apply by Sunday, December 9th

PLEASE NOTE:
Founded in 2006, Lime Connect is a global organization that's rebranding disability through achievement. It does that by attracting, preparing, and connecting high potential university students and professionals - including veterans - who happen to have all types of disabilities for scholarships, internships, The Lime Connect Fellowship Program, and full time careers with its corporate partners - the world's leading corporations.

Application Deadline: 9 December 2018
Open to International students: Yes

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