Computing Award for HS Girls, deadline 10/15

In case of interest...

Cheers,
Connie 

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From: Aspirations Award <aspirations@ncwit.org>
Date: Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:45 AM
Subject: Reminder: Computing Award for Girls (please share with your networks)
To: Aspirations Award <aspirations@ncwit.org>

Seeking Tech-savvy HS girls - Apply Now for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) seeks to recognize high school women with outstanding achievements and aspirations in computing and technology through the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. 

PLEASE help us spread the word about this competition with any K-12 or groups who serve young high school women!

National Award-winners 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 in Charlotte, North Carolina
• an engraved award for both the student and the student's school

Affiliate Award-winners receive an engraved award for their home and school, and a range of great prizes from local sponsors. Visit Find a Competition to see details. We will be hosting local Affiliates in 18 locations including Puerto Rico!  Applicants in those areas are eligible to apply for BOTH local and national awards.

Young women in grades 9-12 interested in computing and technology are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

Applications are due Friday, October 15 at 11:59PM ET.  Check out the Preparing Your Application guide to learn more about the application process and information needed. Instructions are also available in Spanish at www.ncwit.org/award!  

Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you so much for helping us spread the word about this exciting competition and opportunity for our young women interested in technology!

The Aspirations Award Team

aspirations@ncwit.org