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.
Fall 2014 PIO Award Cycle
All submissions must be in English.
- Applications OPEN, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (12:00 AM UTC-7).
- Applications close Wednesday, October 15, 2014 (11:59 PM UTC-7).
- Reference letters due Wednesday, October 15, 2014 (11:59 AM UTC-7).
For further details and application please visit the Anita Borg Pass-It-On Awards Program page.
