Applications opened on September 1st!
Apply now! Three NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) awards are open:
- NCWITAiC High School Awards
- NCWITAiC Collegiate Awards
- NCWITAiC Educator Awards
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 can apply for the NCWITAiC High School Award for a chance to win recognition and a variety of prizes.
Applications will close at midnight ET on October 29, 2024.
Endorsements for high school applicants will be due from educators and guardians by November 11, 2024.
Collegiate Award Season
Meanwhile, 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.
