google-emea

Application Deadline: 30th of June 2013.

As part of Google’s commitment to diversity and to providing opportunities to students from all academic backgrounds, Google is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 Google Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD) Immersion Programme – EMEA for all current students expecting to graduate in 2015.

It’s never too early to share your BOLDness. Immerse yourself in a culture where great minds, cutting-edge technology, and smart business intersect to make a difference, each and every day.

Selected students will participate in an all-expense-paid programme at Google’s European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland from September 4th to 6th 2013. The Building Opportunities for Leadership & Development (BOLD) Diversity Immersion Programme is designed to provide exposure into the online industry for students who are historically under-represented in this field. Participants will get a rare glimpse into online world, non-technical career opportunities at Google and valuable professional and peer networks.

The robust programme will also include professional talks, skills-building seminars, opportunity to meet students from other EMEA countries as well as Googlers and, of course, fun!

Selection Process

To apply, students must:

Be a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Have an expected graduation date in 2015.
Be a current student in a country in Europe, Middle-East or Africa.
Demonstrate academic excellence in an arts, humanities, science, or business-related discipline.
Be available to travel to Ireland and attend the programme on September 4th, 5th and 6th 2013.

Application

The application for the 2013 BOLD Immersion Programme is now open! You can apply here.

The BOLD Immersion application consists of your CV in English, a short essay, and one reference from a professor, direct supervisor, or a mentor you have worked closely with in your school or community activities.

The deadline to submit your application is the 30th of June 2013.

Successful applicants will be announced by the end of July 2013.

Application Deadline: April 11 2013

The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Google and their universities. These ambassadors:

Learn about innovative Google products and programs
Plan and host fun events on campus
Act as a campus contact for Google teams
Help Google better understand each university’s culture

Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) are student leaders on campus whose mission is to use technology to make a difference, not only in their universities, but also in their communities more widely.
It’s that time of the year again, when google select students from universities across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) to be part the Google Student Ambassador program. The second year of the program saw tremendous growth as it expanded from 6 to 12 countries, and grew from 28 to 97 universities with 160 Ambassadors within 1 year. The program also held its first training summit in Nairobi.

Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) are student leaders on campus whose mission is to use technology to make a difference, not only in their universities, but also in their communities more widely. Ambassadors have helped improve their universities’ online presence by mapping over 60 African university campuses including the University of Ghana, and Nigeria’s Obafemi Awolowo University.

GSAs are improving collaboration and communication among students and faculty by conducting trainings on tools such as Google Apps for Education, Google+ for Education and YouTube for School. They have also helped students and faculty to take advantage of Google initiatives for academia like the Google Online Marketing Challenge, Google Summer of Code and Google scholarships.

Eligibility

Google Ambassadors are thrilled by new technology, enthusiastic about Google, and involved in their school communities.

Number of Student Ambassadors

160 student Ambassadors are selected within one year

If you’re inspired by these examples, google invites you to enter for the 2013 program. Eligible students from all backgrounds should complete the application form before April 11, 2013. For more information on the Google Student Ambassador Program and other student opportunities in Sub Saharan Africa, visit Googles’ University Programs website.

The 2013 Google EMEA BOLD Immersion Programme ( All-expense-paid programme in Dublin, Ireland).

Application Deadline: 30th of June 2013.

Selection Process

Application

Apply Now to Become : A Sub Saharan Africa Google Student Ambassador 2013.