UPDATE: We are extending the deadline for the Facebook Grace Hopper Scholarship to Sunday, 6/16.
It’s that time again–the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is right around the corner and here at Facebook, we’re gearing up for our sixth year of participating in one of the biggest and most successful conferences for technical women.
Beginning today, female university students excelling in computer science can apply for one of 25 scholarships to attend the Grace Hopper conference with Facebook in Minneapolis from October 2nd – 5th, 2013. The theme for this year’s conference is “Think Big. Drive Forward.,” and will offer incredible opportunities for mentoring, networking, and technical and career development.
Over my last three years at Facebook, we’ve made significant strides in advancing the cause of women in technology through various programs and initiatives. I’m proud of my many colleagues’ voices in this issue, both male and female, and even prouder that I work for a company that is just as passionate about this issue as I am. This scholarship program is one of Facebook’s many commitments to increasing the number of women in engineering.
I look forward to speaking at the conference along with technologists from around the world as we work to strengthen our community and further the dialogue about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
To apply for the scholarship, please visit the Facebook Grace Hopper Scholarship application page.
Award Details
- Registration fee for the Grace Hopper Conference
- All travel and lodging expenses paid, including a pre-Grace Hopper Conference program in Minneapolis that includes tech talks, mentoring sessions, and sightseeing from September 30th – October 1st, 2013
- An invitation to a private reception with Jocelyn Goldfein, Facebook’s Director of Engineering, and other Facebook leaders and employees during the Grace Hopper Conference
- Additional $200 meal stipend
Important Dates
- Sunday, June 16, 2013: Applications for the Grace Hopper Scholarship must be submitted in full.
- Friday, June 28, 2013: Award recipients will be notified by email of their acceptance.
- Monday, September 30 – Saturday, October 5, 2013: Dates award recipients must be available.
Eligibility
- You must be enrolled full time at a college or university anywhere in the world and pursuing a computer science, computer engineering, or related technical major.
- International applicants are welcome, but you will be responsible for securing your own visa to attend the conference.
- You must be available between Monday, September 30 – Saturday, October 5 and commit to Facebook’s programming schedule.
- Other criteria as decided by Facebook in its sole discretion. Facebook complies with all equal opportunity laws.
To learn about last year’s scholarship recipients’ experiences, check out this 2012 Grace Hopper recap blog
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