Monday, October 13, 2014

National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)’s Scholarship - Due Nov. 2



Bank of America will once again serve as the national sponsor and host for the National Center for Women in Technology (NCWIT)’s annual scholarship - Award for Aspirations in Computing. Last year, Bank of America offered 18 paid summer internships to some of the National winners.   
Final date to apply – November 2, 2014 at 11:59 PM ET.
As a reminder, each qualified National Award for Aspirations in Computing winner receives:
  •  $500 in cash
  •  a laptop computer
  • a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony, held in Charlotte, North Carolina in March 2015
  • an engraved award for both the student and the student’s school
  • a possible paid summer-internship with Bank of America 
Local Affiliate Awards are organized and hosted regionally and recognize outstanding winners at the local state level. Each qualified Local Affiliate award winner will receive:
  • an engraved award for both the student and the student’s school (supplied by NCWIT)
  • various other prizes at the discretion of the local affiliate co-hosts – this could include gift bags containing gift cards, merchandise with visible sponsorship logos, etc.
ELIGIBILITY:
  • Girls, grades 9-12
  • Citizens of the United States of America
  • Applicants with a demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/Computing and demonstrated leadership ability
  • Past applicants, including National and local Affiliate runners-up and local Affiliate winners
  • For more information about eligibility requirements please visit www.aspirations.org