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    The Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship 2025

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    The Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship 2025

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    The Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship

    Employability is partnering with Bending Spoons to offer disabled and neurodivergent students the opportunity to apply for The Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship.

    Who: For neurodivergent or disabled students, or those with mental health or long-term health conditions

    Amount: €10,000

    University location: U.K. and Europe

    Application deadline: 7 April 2025

    Apply now

    About the Bending Spoons EmployAbility Computer Science Scholarship

    Technology is synonymous with progress. Yet those who have a disability, neurodivergence, mental health or other long-term health condition encounter many obstacles to establishing a successful career in tech. That’s why we are so excited to be working with Bending Spoons on this scholarship, as part of their commitment to help and inspire students on their journey into the tech industry.

    Bending Spoons is one of Europe’s leading tech companies. Giving back is at the heart of the Bending Spoons’ values, and the company strives to deliver products and opportunities that help others. Adamant that a career in tech should be for anyone, Bending Spoons is committed to making the path into the industry a little more accessible.

    Who Can Apply?

    To be eligible, applicants must:

    Have a disability, neurodivergence, mental health or long term health condition. (These include dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, visual impairment, hearing impairment, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, and any other physical or mental health conditions)
    Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a student in a Bachelors, or Masters programme at an accredited university in the U.K. or Europe for the 2025-2026 academic year
    Be studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field
    Must be resident in Europe or the U.K. during their studies
    Demonstrate a strong academic record
    Have a clear passion for computer science
    Application Process

    Applicants will be asked to complete an online application via EmployAbility which includes:

    General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current or intended university)
    Resume/CV
    Academic transcripts from your current and prior institutions (if you have earned a prior degree)
    One letter of reference from a professor, instructor, adviser or supervisor
    Responses to a series of questions about your passion for and ability in computer science
    Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their essays and application materials compared to the pool of applicants as a whole. Please ensure that your chosen referees are aware of your application and are ready to supply you with the reference.

    Application Questions

    Passion for Computer Science

    We would like to know a bit about you and your passion for computer science.

    Why is studying computer science important to you? (150-200 words)
    Are there any specific topics within computer science that interest or excite you, and why? (150-200 words)
    What do you hope to accomplish with your degree or the knowledge you gain from it? (150-200 words)
    What are your immediate and long-term goals once you have graduated from your current course? (150 words)
    Technical Project

    We would like to ask you questions about a technical project you have been involved in or a piece of research that you undertook, where your contribution and participation was key to its success.

    When answering the questions, please remember that the computer science professional reviewing your application may not share the same technical expertise or knowledge of your particular research field. Therefore, please ensure you explain all technical terms and processes clearly.

    Any evidence to support or illustrate your essay (e.g. graphs, diagrams, algorithms, sections of code etc.) can be uploaded in the ‘supporting documents’ section. Where you do provide such elements, please include the name of your evidence in square brackets in the appropriate place in your answer, for example [Mygraph1].

    What was the problem your project or research was trying to solve? (100-150 words)
    Was this undertaken as part of your university studies, an internship or work experience placement, or was it a personal project?
    What was your solution to the project or research? (100-150 words)
    What were the technical problems that you encountered and how did you overcome them? (100-150 words)
    What was the outcome of your project/learning from the project? (100-150 words)
    Was this a solo project or were you working as part of a group? If it was a group project, please state your personal involvement. (50 words)
    Do you consider this project technically challenging, innovative or both? Briefly explain why. (100-150 words)

    Requirements

    To be eligible, applicants must:

    Have a disability, neurodivergence, mental health or long term health condition. (These include dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD, visual impairment, hearing impairment, diabetes, epilepsy, depression, anxiety disorders, and any other physical or mental health conditions)
    Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a student in a Bachelors, or Masters programme at an accredited university in the U.K. or Europe for the 2025-2026 academic year
    Be studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical field
    Must be resident in Europe or the U.K. during their studies
    Demonstrate a strong academic record
    Have a clear passion for computer science

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    About the company

    EmployAbility

    EmployAbility

    • EmployAbility is the leading force for a truly disability-inclusive workplace. Unapologetic in the drive for a level playing field, we support, advise and advocate on behalf of talented neurodiverse and disabled university students to help you build the career you deserve.
      We are the only organisation providing free, direct support to neurodiverse and disabled students in terms of individualised adjustments advice and advocacy. We also run internships, graduate and first year programmes with our disability-inclusive partners.
      We have supported more than 13,000 students into employment. We would like to do the same for you.

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