Open Source Programs

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High‑impact programs

• Google Summer of Code (GSoC) — flexible 10–22 weeks. Stipend varies by region.
  • Website: https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/
  • Timeline: https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline
  • Stipend reference: https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/help/student-stipends
• Linux Foundation Mentorship (LFX) — 12‑week cohorts year‑round.
  • Website: https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/
  • Timelines: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentorship-program-timelines
  • Stipend: https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentee-stipends
• Outreachy — paid remote internships focused on underrepresented folks.
  • Website: https://www.outreachy.org/
  • Payments: https://www.outreachy.org/docs/internship/#payments
• MLH Fellowship — multiple tracks incl. open source; need‑based stipend.
  • Website: https://fellowship.mlh.io/
• Google Season of Docs — technical writing for OSS projects.
  • Website: https://developers.google.com/season-of-docs
  • Timeline: https://developers.google.com/season-of-docs/docs/timeline

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More opportunities

• Linux Kernel Mentorship — FT/PT cohorts via LFX timelines
  • Info: https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/lkmp
• LF Networking Mentorship (LFN)
  • Info: https://wiki.lfnetworking.org/display/LN/LFN+Mentorship+Program
• FOSSASIA Codeheat — beginner‑friendly coding contest (prizes)
  • Info: https://codeheat.org/
• Open Source Promotion Plan (OSPP) — CAS summer program
  • Info: https://summer-ospp.ac.cn/help/en/
• 24 Pull Requests — contribute throughout December
  • Info: https://24pullrequests.com/about

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Research links

• GSoC archives: https://github.com/SammanSarkar/GSoC_archive_2025
• Open source events roundup: https://github.com/anubhavpulkit/Open-Source-Events