The Google Lime Scholarship- Canada Ongoing

Awarded By: Google
Updated on Nov 26, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Bachelors +1 more
Deadline: Jan 7, 2025
Amount: CAD 5,000
Countries:
CanadaCanada

Scholarship Overview

Google is offering scholarships in partnership with Lime Connect, a non-profit organization that supports students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers. The aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree
  • This scholarship is applicable for all universities in Canada
  • Applicable to all students pursuing a degree in computer science, computer engineering or a degree closely related in a technical field

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 5,000
Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.75
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Isle of Man, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • You can apply today by logging into or joining The Lime Community Platform as a Network Member in Canada. Once logged in (account approval may take up to 1 business day), visit the Jobs and Programs page and you’ll find the link for this scholarship pinned to the highlights.
  • From there you will click to visit our online application system where you will provide:
    • Contact, education, and experience information
    • Current resume & unofficial transcripts
    • One essay 1-2 pages: Answering the following questions:
      • What does “Rebranding Disability through achievement” mean to you?
      • Describe what impact your disability has had on your life?
      • Why are you interested in the Canada Life Lime Connect Internship and Scholarship?
      • What excites you about technology?
  • One letter of recommendation from professors, advisers, or supervisors (due January 7th)

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

Scholarship link:
https://limeconnect.com/awards/canada-life-lime-connect-technology-internship-scholarship-award/

Application Documents

Document Required/Optional
Official Transcripts Required
Letter of Recommendation Required
Essay Required
CV Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info Date
Scholarship Deadline 7-1-2025
Contact Number 4163235770
Contact Email recruiting@limeconnect.com

 

Scholarship Eligibility

  • A current undergraduate student enrolled at a university or college in Canada and also;
  • Continuing current studies or intend to be enrolled in a university or college in Canada in the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree or certification or another closely related technology program.
  • Available for a Summer Internship (May to August 2025) at Canada Life from either our Winnipeg, London, or Toronto office.
  • 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.

Scholarship Restriction:
For candidates with disabilities only

Exams Details:

Exam Required/Optional
12 Required

 

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable to students from various countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?
Students must have completed their high school diploma or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?
This scholarship needs a separate external application.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?
Official Transcripts, LOR, CV, Essays.

What is the duration of the Scholarship?
One Time.