The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors young women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions.
BDPA Cincinnati student member
Hadiya Harrigan won this national award in 2014. This multi-tiered competition includes recognition at the national level (sponsored by Bank of America) and at the local level (sponsored by Microsoft), serving 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Criteria and Eligibility
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| BDPAer Hadiya Harrigan won in 2014 |
Any U.S. high school woman with computing aspirations is eligible and encouraged to apply:
NCWIT recognizes aspirations as well as accomplishments. Aspirations Award recipients are chosen for their outstanding aptitude and interest in computing, proven leadership ability, academic performance, and plans for post-secondary education. For more detailed information, please visit
www.aspirations.org/faqs.
Prizes
Each award recipient receives recognition at an award event, scholarship and internship opportunities, access to a peer network of technical young women in the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Community (sponsored by Bloomberg), and various other prizes — computing resources, gadgets, sponsor swag, engraved awards and certificates, and more. Additionally, National Award recipients receive:
- $500 in cash
- a laptop computer
- a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 7, 2015
- an engraved award for both the student and her school
- networking opportunities with Bank of America employees
Students can apply online at
http://bit.ly/AiCHSAward no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on November 2, 2014.
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