February 2, 2022 - March 18, 2022

The application window for the 2022 Arkansas Computer Science Students of Distinction Award is now open. The deadline for applications to be submitted is 11:59 pm, March 18, 2022. The competition is open to all Arkansas High School Juniors and Seniors.

Award winners will be chosen based on:

1. Computer Related Academic Achievement
2. Competitive Achievement
3. Personal Achievement
4. Service Achievement

Students with the highest overall scores will be forwarded to a final AAoC selection committee which will make the final determination as to who will be recognized as Computer Science Students of Distinction.

Winners will receive a certificate and recognition on our Students of Distinction Alumni page.

Students should follow the 4 step process outlined below to complete the application.

Step 1: Obtain transcripts and place them into one pdf for uploading.

Step 2: Prepare portfolio (see template for details). A link to the portfolio (must be made shared) or the portfolio document will be uploaded during the application process

Step 3: Complete the ADE Media Release Form

Step 4: Complete the application.

Click Here to complete your 2022 application

If you run into trouble Frequently Asked Questions

For more information visit:

https://arkansasacademyofcomputing.wildapricot.org/CSSoD

Teachers, please alert your 11th or 12th-grade students to this opportunity. Prior to submitting their application, they should create their portfolio, obtain their high school and college transcripts, and have their parent or guardian complete the ADE Media Release Form.

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