LinuxChix Los Angeles » Anita Borg http://blog.linuxchixla.org Be Polite, Be Helpful. A community for and by women interested in F/LOSS. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:22:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Systers Pass-it-on Awards http://blog.linuxchixla.org/2009/09/08/systers-pass-it-on-awards/ http://blog.linuxchixla.org/2009/09/08/systers-pass-it-on-awards/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:27:19 +0000 Sharon http://blog.linuxchixla.org/?p=323 The Anita Borg Systers Pass-it-on Award applications for a financial stipend of $500-$1000 USD to women either in, or aspiring to be in, the field of computing. From the RFP page some possible uses for the stipend could include

  • 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 November 4, 2009. More information and an application can be had here http://www.anitaborg.org/initiatives/systers/pass-it-on-grants-program

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