Know a USA high school girl w/ computing-related achievements & interests?
17:29, 22 October 2009
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Applications are open through November 15, 2009 for the 2010 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Sponsored by Bank of America, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level in the USA for their computing-related achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology/computing; solid leadership ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education.
All US high school young women (grades 9-12) are invited to apply.
A Spanish language version of the Award promotional materials is available.
Through a generous grant from the Motorola Foundation, there will be additional Affiliate Award programs in Texas, Illinois & Florida. The application period is the same and students who apply from these states will be entered into both the local and national competitions. Affiliate award prize packages will vary by location.
"By generating visibility for these young women in their local communities, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation."
Each qualified national awardee will receive:
- $500 in cash
- a laptop computer, provided by Bank of America
- a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony, March 27, 2010, held in Charlotte, North Carolina
- an engraved award for both the student and the student's school
