NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Award 2026–27

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type

Award

Academic field

Computing, Computer science, Technology, STEM

Format

Online

Location

Eligible U.S. school geographies (50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. overseas military bases); Canada has a separate program.

Application status

Open

Confirm every unresolved requirement on the official website before applying.

Grades eligible

Grades 9–12

Age requirements

At least 13 when joining AiC Community

Age range

13+

Citizenship

U.S. citizenship not required for regional awards. National awards also require citizen, permanent resident or substantial-presence qualification plus tax ID/SSN.

Residency

Attend a school in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on a U.S. overseas military base; Canada has a separate program.

Other requirements

Must be in grades 9–12, age 13+ at account creation, a member of the free AiC Community, and have parent/guardian approval by the deadline or be 18+ at membership form completion. NCWIT employee/immediate-family/household restrictions apply.

Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.