NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

A national award from the National Center for Women & Information Technology for students in grades 9-12 who are active in computing and technology. Applicants must be at least 13, attend school in the U.S., a U.S. territory or a U.S. overseas military base, and join the free Aspirations in Computing Community. Recipients are chosen at National and Regional Affiliate levels based on computing experience, leadership, persistence and future plans.

Offered by National Center for Women & Information Technology. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-10-27.

Fields: Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, October 27, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

When is the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 27, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing free?

Yes. NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is free to take part in.

Who can apply to NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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