Volunteer with Aspirations in Computing

Each year, the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) program receives thousands of amazing award applications from women, genderqueer, and non-binary students across the country who are interested in tech. To select the national and regional award recipients, volunteers of all experience levels are needed to review and score each submission. It’s a simple and inspiring way to meet and support the future of tech, and increase much-needed diversity within computing, technology, and STEM fields!

3️⃣ Great Reasons to Volunteer

Volunteering as a reviewer is a rewarding and convenient way to:

Uplift inspiring students who are the future of tech.
Build a supportive community that encourages persistence.
Get involved online from anywhere, at your own pace. Volunteers who complete 20 or more reviews will also receive a certificate.

Volunteer reviewers are crucial in recognizing and encouraging current students, as well as their educators and mentors. Each review takes an average of 10 – 25 minutes to complete.

Find more details about the commitments and experience required online at aspirations.org, and check with your company to see if being a volunteer application reviewer qualifies as required corporate volunteer hours!

2025 NCWITAiC Review Periods

For the #NCWITAiC25 Aspirations in Computing Awards seasons, the volunteer reviewer schedule is as follows:

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award

November 4, 2024 - December 2, 2024

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award

Round one: November 26, 2024 - January 2, 2025
Final round: February 10, 2025 - March 10, 2025
*Technical experience required

NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award

December 2, 2024 - January 6, 2025

Become a Volunteer Today

To get started, visit aspirations.org and click “REGISTER” in the top navigation bar. This directs to the secure registration portal where volunteers can select the “Award Reviewer” account type at the bottom of the page. To create an account, simply provide a valid email address and set your password. When signed in, volunteers can request reviews, and the AiC team will assign a batch of the minimum required applications to review.

Holiday Give-Back Goal: Review Award Apps

Looking for a way to feel and express your gratitude this season? The upcoming holidays are a great time to review award applications and be thankful that so many talented young people and passionate educators are interested in computing and technology and devoted to increasing inclusion!