Application is now open for Google Generation Scholarship, 2015/2016 edition. This scholarship is for aspiring computer scientists who wish to excel in technology and become leaders in their chosen field of study. This Google scholarship is worth 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) and 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada).

Who is qualified to apply?

1. Generation Google Scholarship for current university students

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at a university for the 2014­-2015 academic year
Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2015-2016 school year
Pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, or Female. Students with disabilities should apply to the Google Lime Scholarship on google.com/students/scholarships).

2. Generation Google Scholarship for current high school seniors

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

Be a current high school senior
Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student at a university in the US or Canada for the 2015-2016 school year
Intend to pursue a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field
Exemplify leadership and demonstrate a passion for computer science and technology
Exhibit a strong record of academic achievement
Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability)
Be available to attend Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI) in the summer of 2015.

Scholarship publication source and application link: http://www.students.com.ng/apply-generation-google-scholarship-2015/