HS girls in Science/Technology: Money, laptops, recognition; still time to apply!

Looks like the application date has been extended a little - it isn't too late for high school girls to apply!

Cheers,
Connie

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From: Ruthe A. Farmer <Ruthe.Farmer@colorado.edu>
Date: Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Subject: Award for HS girls in STEM - please share
To: Aspirations Award <aspirations@ncwit.org>

There are 10 days left to apply!  Applications are due at 11:59PM ET on 10/31/10!

We are currently accepting applications for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. This award is open to any high school girl residing in the US and territories including Puerto Rico.  

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 www.ncwit.org/award to see details.  There are Affiliate programs available in 20 US States and Puerto Rico.

There will be 35 National Winners and 150 National Runners up selected.  In addition, there will be 275 Affiliate Winners selected in 19 local affiliates. 

Complete details on the program and the application can be found at www.ncwit.org/award.

Ruthe Farmer, MBA

Director of Strategic Initiatives

The National Center for Women & IT

www.ncwit.org

V 303-735-5578

M 303-720-1913

F 303-735-6606

Ruthe.Farmer@colorado.edu

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Tech savvy girls! Apply now for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing!  http://www.ncwit.org/award