Contest for Girls Who Love Computer Technology

Are you a serious computer techy? The National Center for Women and Information Technology is accepting self nominations for their NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing, which recognizes high school girls for their computing-related achievements. 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.

Applicants must be high-school girls in the U.S. Each applicant will identify a geographic region in her application based on either the applicant’s primary residence or the location of the school attended by the applicant. Preference will be given to students who are high school juniors or seniors during the 2008-2009 academic year.

Each qualified awardee will receive:

• $500 in cash

• a laptop computer, provided by Bank of America

• a trip, including airfare for nonlocal winners, some meals, and lodging, all provided by Bank of America, for each awardee and one accompanying parent or legal guardian, to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony, March 7, 2009, held in Charlotte, North Carolina

• an engraved award for both the student and the student’s school

Award Process
Applicants need to complete the self-nomination form online and submit the supporting documentation via mail or fax (address and fax number included on the Cover Sheet) by December 1, 2008.

To find out more and apply online, visit the site here and good luck!