Deadline: April 22, 2015
The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) Awards honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of women technologists helping one another. The cash awards, funded by donations from the Systers Online Community and others, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking their place in the fields of technology. The program is called “Pass-It-On” because it comes with the moral obligation to “pass on” the benefits gained from the award.
Benefits
Awards up to $1000 Including:
- Small amount to help with studies, job transfers or other transitions in life.
- A broader project that benefits girls and women.
- Projects that seek to inspire more girls and women to go into the computing field.
- Assistance with educational fees and materials.
- Partial funding source for larger scholarship.
- Mentoring and other supportive groups for women in technology or computing.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be women over 18 years old in or aspiring to be in the fields of computing.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to create an online account on the Anita Borg Institute website to apply for the awards. Click HERE to apply.
For more information, visit Anita Borg Institute
