Google announces that student applications are now open for the 2015 BOLD Immersion Program. Google has a long established commitment to diversity and BOLD is one of the many initiatives Google have on this front, welcoming students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to the digital industry.

The three day program gives students a unique chance to immerse themselves in the Google culture, get a rare glimpse into online sales and customer relations, explore possible non-technical career paths in the industry and have the opportunity to develop valuable professional and peer networks.

To find out what the BOLD program is all about, watch this video.

Program Overview:

Dates: Three day event from 24 to 26 June 2015.

Location: Google's European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.

Agenda: A series of professional talks and skill-building seminars (leadership, teamwork, digital marketing, sales), insight into non-technical career opportunities in the industry, meet students and Googlers from all over the world and, of course, have loads of fun!

Selection Criteria

• Current student at a university in Europe, the Middle-East or Africa.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• Expected graduation in 2016 or 2017.
• Interested in business, digital marketing and the technology industry.
• Available and able to travel to Dublin, Ireland on the specified dates.
• Fluent in English.

Student Applications

• Applications are open from 17 March to 19 April 2015.
• Please send in your application by completing this form.
• Include the following "invite code," in the required form field: RUP-143
• Submit CV in English (PDF preferred), a 400 word essay (see essay question in the application form), and one reference (from a professor, direct supervisor, or a mentor you have worked closely with in your school or community activities).
• We will notify students of the selection results by late April 2015

Logistics

• Reasonable travel, accommodation and meal costs will be covered by Google.
• EU citizens require a valid passport or national ID in order to travel to Ireland.
  Non-EU citizens require a passport valid until at least 6 months after the event (28th of December 2015).
• If a visa is required, Google can provide a letter for participants to engage in the administrative process.

If you have any questions, do get in touch we us at bold-team-emea@google.com