HackUMass is an annual 36-hour hackathon based at UMass Amherst where students can build any software and hardware project they desire in an educational environment with workshops, mentors, and tons of resources to learn something new. Students across all majors and experience levels create amazing software and hardware projects and compete for over $3000 worth of prizes.
Donating funds to HackUMass would enable us to conduct one of the largest hackathons in the Pioneer Valley again, providing over 500 participants the opportunity to discover new technologies, interact with industry experts, and win exciting prizes. Award-winning food, exclusive merchandise, state-of-the-art hardware, and an endless supply of caffeine are all provided to participants free of cost! Donating to HackUMass, would allow us to continue providing these benefits, making the participant experience even more enjoyable. Most importantly, we use our funds to make the hackathon a safe and inclusive event- hiring standby first responders to be prepared for emergencies, offering overnight accommodations for out-of-state participants, and providing special meal cards for participants with dietary restrictions.
Your donation of any amount is wholeheartedly appreciated, and would greatly support us in conducting another successful hackathon for many excited students. 
| Rank | Prize | Student Organization | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Duly Noted | 354 |
| 2 | $500 | Mass Daily Collegian | 345 |
| 3 | $500 | Student Alumni Association | 155 |
| 4 | CHAARG | 120 | |
| 5 | The Boltwood Project | 89 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Student Alumni Association | 128 |
| 2 | $500 | UMass Women into Leadership | 90 |
| 3 | $500 | Professional Writing and Technical Communication | 36 |
| 4 | College of Education Student Emergency Fund | 10 | |
| 5 | Men's Lacrosse | 8 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Protect Our Breasts | 112 |
| 2 | $500 | University Without Walls | 69 |
| 3 | $500 | Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning | 31 |
| 4 | Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences | 29 | |
| 5 | Indian Classical Arts Society | 27 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Minuteman Marching Band | 87 |
| 2 | $500 | Fencing Club | 74 |
| 3 | $500 | Active Minds | 65 |
| 4 | Climbing Club | 60 | |
| 5 | HackUMass | 33 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | The Massachusetts Daily Collegian | 277 |
| 2 | $500 | Men's Ultimate Frisbee | 134 |
| 3 | $500 | UMass CHAARG | 99 |
| 4 | Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management | 85 | |
| 5 | The Boltwood Project | 75 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Stonewall Center | 160 |
| 2 | $500 | Model UN | 71 |
| 3 | $500 | Women for UMass Amherst | 48 |
| 4 | Film Studies Program | 41 | |
| 5 | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 13 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Rugby | 167 |
| 2 | $500 | Women’s Rugby Football Club | 122 |
| 3 | $500 | Student Care & Emergency Response Fund | 52 |
| 4 | UMass EMS | 46 | |
| 5 | UMass Hillel | 33 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Club Rowing | 216 |
| 2 | $500 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | 123 |
| 3 | $500 | Spanish and Portuguese Studies | 78 |
| 4 | Filipino Student Association | 69 | |
| 5 | Nursing Study Abroad Scholarships | 25 |
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Duly Noted | 270 |
| 2 | $500 | Women's Ultimate Frisbee | 148 |
| 3 | $500 | Boxing Club | 80 |
| 4 | Engineers Without Borders | 40 | |
| 5 | Cape Verdean Student Alliance | 32 |
