Applications opened on September 1st!
Apply now! Two NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) awards are open:
- NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Awards
- NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Awards
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Awards application season closed on November 8th. To help support the students who are the future of tech, volunteer as a reviewer now!
Award Season Schedule + Important Dates
High School Award Season
First up: Women, genderqueer, and non-binary high school students across the United States who are interested in computing and technology applied for the NCWITAiC High School Award for a chance to win recognition and a variety of prizes.
Endorsements and approvals are due from educators and parents by midnight on November 13, 2024.
Collegiate Award Season
Next, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students who are women, genderqueer, non-binary and enrolled at any school in the US while pursuing computing and tech-related projects can apply for the NCWITAiC Collegiate Award to spotlight change-making efforts and win up to $10,000.
Applications will close at midnight ET on November 18, 2024.
Educator Award Season
Last but not least, formal and informal educators who endorsed a high school applicant are also eligible to apply for the NCWITAiC Educator Award to win recognition for broadening participation in computing and gain access to professional development support!
Applications will close at midnight ET on December 2, 2024.
Invite Students + Educators to Apply
Help spread the word at your school, club, or office! You can download and print fliers, a poster, and follow NCWITAIC on social media for more!
About Aspirations in Computing
Where does a sense of belonging come from? How does confidence grow? For over 30,000 technical women, genderqueer, and non-binary people in high school, college, and the early workforce, Aspirations in Computing (AiC) has been key to answering these questions.
This welcoming, supportive community is the largest of its kind. With proven methods, NCWIT changes what’s possible by offering the kind of encouragement that conquers isolation, builds in long-term motivation, opens doors — and changes lives. AiC uses prestigious awards, scholarships, internships, and professional opportunities to amplify voices, build identity, reward persistence, and recognize fortitude as underrepresented people increase their technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills and inclusion in technological fields. The program serves all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, all U.S. military bases overseas, and Canada.
