2013 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing for high school girls

2013 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

It's time to start those applications: competition is officially open for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. The Award honors young women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients receive cool prizes and gadgets, as well as access to scholarships, internships, and a community of young, like-minded technical women. All girls at all levels are encouraged to apply: we recognize aspirations as well as accomplishments!

Eligibility
The 2013 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is open to any U.S. high-school-level female (grades 9-12). Applications are being accepted now through 11:59 PM on October 31, 2012. 

Prizes
National award-winners receive:

• $500 in cash
• A laptop computer
• An engraved award (for both the student and her school)
• An expenses-paid trip to the national Award ceremony (for the student and her parent/guardian) on March 9, 2013

Affiliate Award prizes vary by location. Visit www.aspirationsaward.org for details.

For more information please contact Malia Fredrickson: malia.fredrickson@ncwit.org.