Aspirations in Computing Award applications now open

Submitted by Elvin Joel Estrada Garcia on 25 September 2018 - 10:38am

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Monday, 5 November 2018

NOW OPEN: Aspirations in Computing Award Applications

Enourage all high school women in 9th -12th grade who have aspirations in computing and technology to apply for NCWIT's Aspirations in Computing Award. Award recipients of the AiC Award receive exclusive access to scholarships, internships, and job opportunities all across the nation as well as prizes, trophies, and swag during your local NCWIT Ceremony in the spring.

You can use our “Encourage a Student” form to input your student's information and we will reach out to them with information and reminders to apply.

Deadline to start an application is November 5th
Deadline for parent approval and educator endorsements is November 12th

Encourage a Student Today!

You can help close the gender gap in technology by:

Spreading the word about Aspirations in Computing
Sharing our sample social media posts, one-page info sheets, and posters
Encouraging a Student- simply input your student's information and we will reach out to them

Thank you for all that you do and for supporting women in technology!

If you have any questions, please email us aichelp@ncwit.org or join us at one of our regularly scheduled Q&A webinars!

An Award for You Too!

Educators and influencers like yourself have the opportunity to apply for the NCWIT Educator Award, where each recipient receives:

two trophies (one for you and one to proudly display at your school)
$250 in cash, and $750 in professional development funds to use on conferences, classroom supplies, and workshops.

This award isn't just for teachers - but is for all counselors, mentors, and coaches who support high school women through their journey! Deadline to apply is November 19th.