Applicant criteria
- 18 - 40
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is a global online program organized by Google that encourages new contributors to participate in open-source software development. Participants work with experienced mentors from open-source organizations on real coding projects during the summer.
The program typically lasts around 12 weeks (with flexible project sizes), during which contributors collaborate with mentors, improve their programming skills, and contribute code to real open-source projects used worldwide
Nationalities:
The program is open to applicants from most countries worldwide, except countries that are currently under United States embargo restrictions.
Residence:
Applicants must reside in a country where they are legally eligible to work during the program period.
Specialities:
The program focuses on fields related to software and technology, including:
Software Development
Open Source Programming
Web Development
Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Cloud Computing
Mobile Application Development
Benefits
- Participants accepted into Google Summer of Code receive several benefits:
A financial stipend from Google depending on the contributor’s country.
Mentorship from experienced open-source developers.
Real-world software development experience.
Global recognition and networking opportunities.
Opportunity to contribute to major open-source projects.
Certificate of completion after successfully finishing the program.
Eligibility criteria
To participate in Google Summer of Code, applicants must:
Be 18 years or older.
Be a student or a beginner contributor to open-source software.
Have basic programming knowledge.
Be eligible to work in their country of residence.
Reside in a country not embargoed by the United States