| It's still application time for the 2016 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing and the 2016 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award!
The deadline for the 2016 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing has been extended to November 4, 2015.
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 The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors high school women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. This multi-tiered competition includes recognition at the national level (sponsored by Bank of America) and at the local level (sponsored by Microsoft), serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and all U.S. overseas military bases.
EligibilityAny U.S. high school woman in grades 9 through 12 is eligible to apply, if she also meets both of the following criteria:- She attends a high school in the U.S. or is a U.S. citizen attending a high school in Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. military base.
- She has a U.S. Tax Identification or Social Security Number.
Aspirations Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post‑secondary education.
PrizesEach Affiliate Award winner receives recognition at an award event, an engraved award for both her and her school, scholarship and internship opportunities, access to a peer network of technical young women in the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community (sponsored by Bloomberg), and various other prizes — computing resources, gadgets, sponsor-branded items, and more.
Additionally, each National Award winner receives $500 in cash from NCWIT. Bank of America also presents National Award winners with a laptop computer, a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 5, 2016, and networking opportunities with Bank of America employees.
Application Details(Deadline Extension!) Students can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 8:00 p.m. EST on November 4, 2015.
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 The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award (sponsored by AT&T) publicly celebrates educators of all kinds who encourage girls' interest and participation in technology pursuits. Educator Award recipients form a national community of peers, share practices, and empower other educators to encourage the participation of girls in computing.
EligibilityAll teachers, counselors, administrators, mentors, and other educators who encourage girls' interest and participation in technology pursuits are welcome to apply.
PrizesEach Educator Award recipient receives $250 cash award, recognition at a local Aspirations Award event, increased visibility in his or her school district and community, up to $750 for participation in computing-related professional development activities, and an engraved award for both the educator and his or her school.
Application DetailsEducators can apply online at http://bit.ly/AiCEdAward no later than 8:00 p.m. EST on November 9, 2015.
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 Help us identify and support talented, passionate young women in computing as well as the educators who encourage them! Share these opportunities with your friends: Like us on Facebook or tweet about them (#NCWITAiC16).- Time's running out! All HS women w/ technical aspirations can apply for the @NCWITAIC Award by 11/4: http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward. #NCWITAiC16
- Last call! Educators supporting girls' interest in technology can apply for the @NCWITAIC Educator Award by 11/9: http://bit.ly/AiCEdAward.
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) provides a long-term community for female technologists, from K-12 through higher education and beyond, encouraging persistence in computing through continuous engagement and ongoing encouragement at each pivotal stage of their educational and professional development. AiC is supported nationally by Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, Bloomberg, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola Solutions Foundation, Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm, and the Symantec Corporation. Find out more at www.aspirations.org.
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