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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and the Oregon and SW Washington Region are
now accepting applications for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in
Computing, which recognizes young women at the high school level for
their aspirations and achievements in technology and computing! The
Award is open to young women in the U.S. and Puerto
Rico in grades 9-12.
Application, Information, & Dates
Information and application are available online at:
www.aspirationsaward.org.
Applications accepted from September 15 to October 31, 2011
Teacher and parent supporting statements by November 7, 2011
Award Purpose
The “NCWIT Award for Aspirations in
Computing” acknowledges the computing achievements and aspirations of
young women, and generates visibility for women’s participation in
computing-related pursuits.
Award Region
The “NCWIT Award for Aspirations in
Computing” is available at both National and Regional levels. Our region
includes all of Oregon and the areas of SW Washington near Vancouver
and Portland. Girls applying
from this region will automatically have their applications entered at
both national and regional levels.
Award Criteria
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Applicants must be high-school level girls (grades 9-12).
OSU Admissions Blog
If you are interested in attending OSU take a look at the OSU Admissions Blog for information on events, campus life, and so forth.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
SENIORS: Take a look at these SCHOLARSHIPS!!
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation , has $3 million to give away!
If you demonstrate Leadership, Commitment to Community and Academic Achievement,
Apply by OCTOBER 31. Go to:
www.coca-colascholarships.org
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education has $12,500 to give away.
Send in your entry for the “Freedom in America” essay contest by Nov. 5.
Go to: www.fire.org/contests.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program for minority students. If you have demonstrated leadership,
Participated in extracurricular activities and have a GPA of 3.3, apply by Jan. 11, 2012. Go to:
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Young Volunteers. If you’ve volunteered in your school or community in the last year, apply by Nov. 1. Go to: www.nassp.org/spirit
Seattle University’s Leadership Award covers tuition, room and board and meals for four years at Seattle U.
They’re looking for students who are leaders, good communicators, committed to justice, and a 3.5 GPA apply by Nov. 15. Go to:
www.seattle.edu/sullivan
Wendy’s High School Heisman Program. If you are accomplished in academics, athletics and leadership, apply by Oct. 2. Go to:
www.wendyheisman.com.
Important Changes to the Chemeketa Scholars Applcation Process
A couple changes to the Chemeketa Scholars program:
Applications must be hand-delivered
The application window has been shortened substantially and will be: April 16-20, 2012
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