RESET Project
Application Deadlines
Applications for the 2026-27 RESET cohort are closed.
Together, we are resetting tech culture to Represent, Excel and Support Equity in Tech. Through career development, community building and scholarship support, the RESET Project supports financially disadvantaged students, first-generation college students and students from Prince George’s County and Baltimore City. The RESET Project is a Computing Catalyst program that aims to diversify the tech workforce.
This program is supported by the Department of Computer Science and generous private donors.
Build a community for students in tech to support and encourage them throughout their computing degree and beyond.
Provide opportunities for students to explore careers in the tech workforce through networking events, mentorships and career opportunities.
Use scholarships to reduce the financial burden of a college education and address systemic wealth disparities.
The RESET Project provides annual scholarships to 20-40 computing majors through a year-long cohort program with a focus on leadership, academic excellence and empowerment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is required of RESET Scholars once accepted into the program?
- Attend the RESET Scholars Induction Ceremony
- Attend the RESET Fall Kick-off event
- Meet regularly with the RESET Excel team to navigate academic success in both 1:1 and small group settings
- Commit to at least 1 session of the Catalyst Mentoring Program (1 of 2 sessions)
- Engage in monthly leadership and career prep support including Break Through Tech workshops, Diversity Conferences, technical career talks, and Career fairs.
- Attend at least 3 RESET Community Building events per semester
- Support the recruitment for the next cohort of scholars
- Attend the Diversity in Tech Celebration each semester
What benefits would I receive as a RESET Scholar?
- Access to the RESET Excel Team—including a success coach, peer mentor/tutor, alumni industry mentor and UMD computing faculty
- Technical workshop on the latest technology and programming languages
- Industry Field Trips and/or Site Visits
- Exclusive RESET community building events
- Access to the Reboot Representation Coalition
- $3,000 per year scholarship
Can I receive the RESET scholarship for more than one academic year?
Students may receive the scholarship for more than one year; however, they must reapply each year, and we cannot guarantee acceptance. We prioritize students who have not received the scholarship in our rubric scoring.
