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:: 2008 Official Scholarship Press Release

WomenGamers.Com and National Computer Camp Announce Second Annual Scholarship for Gaming Girls

RTP, NC - February 21, 2008 - For the June/July 2008 enrollment, WomenGamers.Com and National Computer Camp (NCC) are once again offering scholarships valued at $985 to two female students ages 8-18 for one week.

At NCC (http://www.NCCamp.com), campers can design a 2D or 3D video game, learn to program, create a graphic video, take apart a computer, create a home page, play tennis, play Civilization and make new friends. Now in its 31st year, NCC is America's original computer camp with locations in Connecticut, Georgia, New York, and Ohio.

"Last year we had applicants from all over the world apply for this scholarship," says Ismini Boinodiris Roby, Chief Editor and Co-Founder of WomenGamers.Com. "Many girls have been asking to see if they'd get a second shot at it for 2008. I'm absolutely delighted to answer them with this opportunity and look forward to reading those essays!"

National Computer Camps provides an opportunity for young people from all parts of the United States and around the world to interact creatively. This harmonic integration of young minds is the primary focus of NCC. Computer camp is the brainchild of Dr. Michael Zabinski who was awarded several federal grants to train teachers to integrate computers into their classrooms. In an effort to reach young people personally, he established the first of these educational summer camps coining the phrase "computer camps" and founded NCC.

One satisfied parent from the summer 2007 program writes, "My 14 year old daughter attended NCC ... I am writing to let you know how much she enjoyed her 2 week stay. She learned so much – the 2D and 3D video games she created are impressive! The counselors were very attentive and were always there to help. And last but not least she loved the facilities ... including believe it or not the food. My daughter is planning on coming back next year; she wants to learn Java."

Scholarship applicants need to submit an essay in response to the following question: "What will video games of the future be like and if you were in charge of designing a game, what would it be like?"

The 500 - 600 word essay must be submitted to scholarship@womengamers.com no later than May 16th, 2008. Along with the essay, include your name, address, telephone, email address, and age. The winning essays will be posted on WomenGamers.Com. The essays will be judged by a WomenGamers.Com panel and the scholarship recipients will be announced on May 23rd, 2008. For each scholarship to be awarded, at least five entries need to be received. Former scholarship winners are not eligible.  Essays submitted previously will not be accepted.
 
For more information on the scholarship, visit http://www.womengamers.com/scholarships/

Donations to the Scholarship Fund
If you or your organization is interested in donating to the scholarship fund, please contact scholarship@womengamers.com.
 

About National Computer Camp
NCC is passionate about computer technology being vital to the education of today's youth. Since 1977, NCC has been providing a stimulating environment where cooperative learning is the key to success. We are the original computer camp in the US. What distinguishes NCC from other computer camps is that NCC aims to provide youngsters with life long computer skills. To this end NCC provides a solid foundation in computer programming with emphasis on game design, web design, applications and languages.
 
For more information about National Computer Camp, visit http://www.NCCamp.com
 

About WomenGamers.Com
Since its launch in July of 1999, WomenGamers.Com is expanding the $16 billion market opportunity of the interactive entertainment industry by specifically addressing the needs of a currently untapped and eager market segment-- women-- with a unique gaming portal on the internet. Their ultimate aim is to establish an environment where women gamers can be integrated with the rest of the gaming community. WomenGamers.Com provides in-depth, accurate information about gaming and game contents to gamers, and to those who have the responsibility of buying games for their families.