Anita Borg
Institute – Systers Online Community is inviting applications from women over
18 years of age in or aspiring to be in the fields of computing for ‘Pass-it-on
(PIO) Awards 2014-Spring.
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.
Pass-it-on
Award applications are open to any woman over 18 years old in or aspiring to be
in the fields of computing. Awards are open to women in all countries and range
from $500.00 to $1000.00 USD. Applications
covering a wide variety of needs and projects are encouraged, such as:
- 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.
Applications
close Wednesday, April 23, 2014.
For more information and
application please visit the Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On Awards Program page.
