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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) offers four distinct awards that honor aspirations, abilities, technical accomplishments, and influential guidance.
Due to funding restrictions, only two awards are being offered during the 2025-2026 season.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award (AiC High School Award)
The AiC High School Award honors 9th-12th grade high school students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, persistence, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.
Learn about eligibility, prizes, the application process, and more online.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Educator Award (AiC Educator Award)
The AiC Educator Award identifies exemplary formal and informal educators who play a pivotal role in encouraging 9th-12th grade students to explore their interests in computing and technology. The award recognizes these educators for their efforts to widen participation in computing. Since 2011, more than 500 educators have been recognized and have received more than $225,000 in professional development funding to improve their computing education skills.
The AiC Educator Award is paused 2025-2026 season.
Please visit our partners at CSTA for other educator opportunities | CSTA PD Opportunities
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Collegiate Award (AiC Collegiate Award)
The NCWIT AiC Collegiate Award honors the outstanding computing accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students in technology. The award recognizes technical contributions to projects that demonstrate a high level of innovation and potential impact. The AiC Collegiate Award is open to all AiC Community members who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution (community college, college, or university) with a major or minor in a computing or engineering discipline, who have contributed substantially to a technical project involving computing or IT.
Learn about eligibility, prizes, the application process, and more online.
NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Impact Award (AiC Impact Award)
The NCWIT AiC Impact Award honors Aspirations in Computing Community members for their incredible efforts to create opportunities and grow interest in computing and technology through computing-related events and community groups.
The AiC Impact Award is paused for the 2025-2026 season.
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