Aspirations In Computing Award Applications  Now Open

The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9^th-12^th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT Alliance member organizations—a powerful, national network of universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations working to increase the influence and meaningful participation of girls and women from every community.

The NCWIT AiC High School Award is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Jane Street, Microsoft, and Motorola Solutions Foundation.

• Applicants in Canada, please visit the Aspirations-Canada webpage.
• To get guidance and tips on completing your application, join one of our live Q&A's with AiC team members and past award winners!

 

For full information about the NCWIT Aspirations Award go to https://www.aspirations.org/award-programs/apply-for-the-award-for-aic

 

If you are looking for inspiration from last years winners https://www.aspirations.org/be-inspired/student-award-recipients

 

Additionally, there is also an educator award, to be eligible you must have students apply.

Women, genderqueer, and non-binary students in grades 9 through 12 are welcome to apply. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements outlined below will be considered for both the National and Regional Affiliate Awards:

• They are 13 years of age or older at the time of account creation. 
• They receive parent/guardian approval by the approval deadline OR are 18 years of age or older at the time of application submission.
• They attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base.
• They are not an NCWIT employee and have no immediate family relationship with employees, extended staff, contractors, or board members of NCWIT (including spouses, siblings, children, grandchildren, and persons residing in the same household).
• Note that applicants under the age of 18 ​at the time of application submission will require parent or guardian approval.​​