Applications for Google's Summer of Code are OPEN
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🗣️ Hey students! Applications for Google’s Summer of Code are OPEN and it’s PAID, REMOTE, and open to international students!! 😱
Google Summer of Code is back for its 20TH year! Google Summer of Code, better known as GSoC is a global, virtual 12-week program that aims to bring new contributors to open-source software development.
GSoC has united >20,000 open source contributors, representing 116 companies, and 19,000 mentors from >850 open source organizations!
This year, several projects in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Security have been added, and there are three project sizes (time commitments) available – 90 hours, 175 hours, and 350 hours.
The project size you choose will also determine your stipend for the project. Contributors who successfully pass their evaluations will receive stipends ranging from $1,500 - $6,000 USD (for US-based contributors), depending on the project size and Google practices PPP (purchase power parity), so this range can also vary depending on where you reside. Read more about GSoC compensation here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/geBnbwAj.
📌 So let’s recap the important stuff & what YOU need to know to apply ~
💼 Google, Summer of Code Program (Open-Source Software Dev)
📅 Total Duration of Program: May 1st - September 1st
⏳ Deadline to Apply: April 2nd 18:00 UTC
👤 Who can apply: ages 18+, beginner in open source software dev, open to ALL countries
💰 Compensation: $1,500 - $6,000 USD (varies based on project size & geography)📋 Here are the steps you need to take to apply (according to GSoC) ~
☑️ Review the mentoring organizations and user filters to sort by programming language & by category
☑️ Narrow your list to 2-4 organizations and review their project ideas list
☑️ Reach out to said organizations via their contact info listed on the GSoC site ~ you have to engage with/talk to the organization about your proposal BEFORE the application deadline in order to be accepted into the program🌟 Here are more helpful resources to guide you through the GSoC application process ~
🧠 GSoC Timeline - https://lnkd.in/gRfwS3Vd
🧠 GSoC Program Rules - https://lnkd.in/g5QZai8z
🧠 Advice for Applying to GSoC - https://lnkd.in/gCpSJWTH
🧠 Intro to GSoC Video - https://lnkd.in/gh_Vga9c