Illinois to Chair Illinois Award for Aspirations in Computing for NCWIT

The University of Illinois department of computer science is serving as the Illinois Chair for the National Center for Women and Information Technology Award for Aspirations in Computing.  The Award recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. By generating visibility for these young women in their local communities, the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing encourages their continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation.

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Awardees are selected for their demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology/computing; solid leadership ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education.

The Illinois Aspiration Awards are a new addition to the NCWIT program this year, and were made possible by a generous grant from the Motorola Foundation.  With the Illinois Aspiration Award, Illinois high school students may apply for both the local and national award with one application.

For more information about the Illinois or National Award for Aspirations in Computing, visit the NCWIT website at www.ncwit.org/award or contact Sonya Harris, Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois department of computer science at lharris2 [at] illinois [dot] edu or 217-244-4493.  Or, download complete information about the awards and applications.

Teachers: download a promotional poster to hang at your school and encourage students to apply!