ACM's Committee on Women in Computing

ACM-W is pleased to announce a new program that will provide support for women students in Computer Science and related programs (at the undergraduate or graduate levels) who wish to attend research conferences. Exposure to the CS research world can be an important factor in encouraging a student to continue on to the next level (undergraduate to graduate, Masters to Ph.D., Ph.D. to an industry or academic position). It is not required that the student be presenting a paper at the conference she attends. In cases of exceptional demonstrable interest in pursuing study and research in CS, high school students will also be considered for conference support. Initially up to 12 such scholarships, of up to $500 each, will be awarded annually. ACM-W also encourages the student's home department to match the scholarship award and recognize the student's achievement locally within their department. Applications will be evaluated in 6 groups each year, in order to distribute awards across a range of conferences, with 1-3 awards given for each group of applications. Application and notification dates are as follows:

Application Due By	Notification On	For Conferences In
Aug. 1, 2008	Aug. 15, 2008	Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2008
Oct. 1, 2008	Oct. 15, 2008	Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2008
Dec. 1, 2008	Dec. 15, 2008	Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2009
Feb. 1, 2009	Feb. 15, 2009	March 1 - April 30, 2009
April 1, 2009	April 15, 2009	May 1 - June 30, 2009
June 1, 2009	June 15, 2009	July 1 - Aug. 31, 2009

To apply, fill in the online application form which includes the upload of a one page essay and an optional letter from the student's chair or dean supporting the application. In order for an application to be considered for award, it is necessary that the applicant provides details of the conference/event she plans to attend.

The chair of the committee (and contact for any questions) is Valerie Barr.