Microsoft expands global YouthSpark initiative to focus on computer science

Microsoft commited US $70 million in community investments over the next three years to increase access to computer science education for all youth, and especially for those from under-represented backgrounds. Through the company’s global YouthSpark initiative, scores of nonprofit organizations around the world will receive cash donations and other resources to provide computer science education to diverse populations of young people in their communities and prepare them with the computational-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in an increasingly digital world.

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Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change contest launches today

Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change contest launched today. The contest was created to inspire and reward young people who have the passion and creativity to make their communities, schools, campuses, or the world a better place.

This is a worldwide contest open to those aged 13-25, who are encouraged to submit an idea designed to spark change for good in their community or around the world for a chance to win amazing prizes. Hit jump for all the details.

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