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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=153584312-17092010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>HI all,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=153584312-17092010> <FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Attached in this message you will find a really
exciting award opportunity for high school girls who are interested in computing
classes and fields of study. So, all you guys can promptly stop reading
now and delete this message if you so choose. . :) Okay, now that
it's "just us girls..." This award is a really great opportunity and could
provide you with a nice chunk of change, a lap top, and some other really
awesome opportunities--not to mention it looks great on college
applications. So, please read on and check this out. (BTW, you don't
have to have a disability to qualify, but it would be really neat to have a
young blind woman win this award.) also, if any of you reading don't qualify,
but know someone who does, please pass this on to them.
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size=2 face=Arial>thanks,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><FONT
size=2 face=Georgia>Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Georgia>Director of Education </FONT></P>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Georgia>NFB Jernigan Institute </FONT></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Aspirations Award
[mailto:aspirations@ncwit.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, September 16, 2010
4:40 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Aspirations Award<BR><B>Subject:</B> Award for HS girls
interested in technology - please share<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN>The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
honors young women at the high-school level for their computing-related
achievements and interests. Awardees are selected for their computing and IT
aptitude, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary
education. The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing offers both a national
and local "affiliate" competitions to generate support and visibility for
women's participation in communities nationwide.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN><A
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.ncwit.org/work.awards.aspiration.html">http://www.ncwit.org/work.awards.aspiration.html</A><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">PLEASE help us spread the word about this competition
with any K-12 or groups who serve young high school women! As part of an effort
to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National
Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) seeks to recognize high
school women with outstanding achievements and aspirations in computing and
technology through the <EM>NCWIT Award for Aspirations in
Computing.</EM></SPAN><EM><O:P></O:P></EM></P>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"
class=header3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN>National Award-winners
receive:</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in" type=disc>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif"
lang=EN>$500 in cash<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif" lang=EN>a
laptop computer, provided by Bank of America<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif" lang=EN>a
trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony in
Charlotte, North Carolina<O:P></O:P></SPAN>
<LI
style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif" lang=EN>an
engraved award for both the student and the student's
school<O:P></O:P></SPAN></LI></UL>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN>Affiliate Award-winners receive an engraved
award for their home and school, and a range of great prizes from local
sponsors. Visit <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.ncwit.org/work.awards.aspiration.find.html">Find a
Competition</A> to see details. </SPAN></P>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Young women in grades 9-12 interested in computing and
technology are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"
class=header3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" lang=EN>Applications will be
accepted through Friday, October 15, 2010. Check out the <A
style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline"
href="http://www.ncwit.org/pdf/PreparingYourAppl.pdf" target=_blank>Preparing
Your Application</A> guide to learn more about the application process and
information needed. Instructions are also available in Spanish!
<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri, sans-serif; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman', serif">Please let us know if you have any
questions and thank you so much for helping us spread the word about this
exciting competition and opportunity for our young women interested in
technology! Send Questions to <A
href="mailto:%20aspirations@ncwit.org">aspirations@ncwit.org</A>.</SPAN></DIV>
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