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.
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