CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize
The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is designed to recognize talented high school students intending to continue their higher education in the areas of computer science or technology. The program seeks to promote and encourage the field of computer science and empower young and aspiring learners to pursue computing challenges outside of the traditional classroom environment.
The Award
Up to four winners will be selected annually and will receive:
- a $10,000 scholarship (administered through the financial aid department at the university the student will attend)
- an expense-paid trip to the CSTA Annual Conference in July (to receive the award)
- recognition on CSTA and ACM's websites
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the Cutler-Bell prize, you must:
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Live in the United States
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Be a graduating high school senior at an accredited school
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Plan to continue studying computer science
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Create an original computational artifact (e.g., program)
Application & Review
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Description of your project and development (two essays of <1,000 words each)
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Project source code and executable file
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Short video showing and describing the project (2-5 minutes)
Applications for 2020-21: Closed
Past CSTA/ACM Cutler-Bell Prize Winners
2020–21
Sahithi Ankireddy
Maurice Korish
Brian Minnick
Emily Yuan
2019–2020
Kevin Meng
Lillian Kay Petersen
Axel S. Toro Vega
Zeyu Zhao
Raghav Ganeth, Honorable Mention
2018–2019
2016–2017
2017–2018
2015–2016
Cheery Zou
Valerie Chen
Matthew Edwards
Karthik Rao
Zack Baker, Honorable Mention
Maya Varma, Honorable Mention