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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) offers four distinct awards that honor aspirations, abilities, technical accomplishments, and influential guidance.
Award for Aspirations in Computing (Award for AiC)
The Award for AiC honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, or 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 20,000 students have received an Award for AiC.
Learn about eligibilities, prizes, the application process, and more online.
The Award for AiC is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Microsoft, and Motorola Solutions Foundation.
Aspirations in Computing Educator Award (AiC Educator Award)
The AiC Educator Award identifies exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, or non-binary students to explore their interests in computing and technology. The award recognizes these educators for their efforts to promote gender equity in computing. Since 2011, more than 500 educators have been recognized and have received more than $225,000 in professional development funding to improve their computing education skills.
Learn about eligibilities, prizes, the application process, and more online.
The AiC Educator Award is sponsored by AT&T.
NCWIT Collegiate Award
The NCWIT Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate women, genderqueer, or non-binary students. Conferred annually, the award recognizes technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of innovation and potential impact. The Collegiate Award is open to all AiC Community members who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (community college, college, or university) with a major or minor in a computing or engineering discipline, who have contributed substantially to a technical project involving computing or IT.
Learn about eligibilities, prizes, the application process, and more online.
The Collegiate Award is sponsored by Qualcomm and Amazon with additional support from Palo Alto Networks.
NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award
The NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award honors Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Community women, genderqueer, or non-binary members and TECHNOLOchicas for their incredible efforts to create opportunities and grow interest in computing and technology through computing-related events and community groups.
Learn about eligibilities, prizes, the application process, and more online.
The NCWIT AspireIT Impact Award is supported by Amazon, Apple, Google, and DoD STEM.
