VENKAT PANCHAPAKESAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 2018

Google for Education invites applications for The Venkat Panchapakesan Memorial Scholarship award of 750 USD towards tuition and education related expenses, and will be invited to visit the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California, USA. Selected students will also have an opportunity to submit a proposal, and potentially receive a funding of up to 225 USD to spend on growing computer science in the local community.

Who can apply?

Applicants who are enrolled in Graduation or post graduation in a college/university in India for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 academic year are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be currently pursuing a course in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related technical field.

We are specifically looking for university students who:

• Aspire to be computer scientists and technology leaders
• Exemplify leadership skills and a demonstrated passion for computer science and technology
• Assist those around them to excel in the field of computer science and technology
• Help their friends and family members use computer science and technology
• Leverage the field of computer science to transform systems (from building the next game changing technology, to even helping families be happy, etc.)
• Have faced adversity and overcome it to continue learning and growing in the field of computer science

Last Date: June 15, 2018

Application Process

1. Write an essay (300 words maximum) to tell us about the following:
   1. How do you plan to use computer science to make the world a more sustainable place?
   2. If you receive this scholarship, how will you use it to advance your passion and the goals of this scholarship?
2. Write an essay (250 words maximum) to tell us about the following: What adversity have you faced, and how did it impact your career? Please explain the steps you took to overcome it.
3. Submit a video (1 minute maximum) telling us why you would like to receive this scholarship. Please upload it on YouTube and share the link in the application.
4. Submit your resume/CV. Be sure to include your experience in the area of computer science, as well as your leadership experiences and the impact you have created.
5. Submit 2 letters of recommendation. They can be from your faculty or supervisors at your workplace (internship, part-time job, full-time job).

For details visit https://edu.google.com/scholarships/venkat-panchapakesan-memorial-scholarship/