Google Summer of Code is a global program focused on bringing more student developers into open source software development. Students work with an open source organization on a 10 week programming project during their break from school.
About Google Summer of code:
Since its inception in 2005, the program has brought together 16,000+ student participants and 13,000 mentors from over 118 countries worldwide. Google Summer of Code has produced 38,000,000+ lines of code for 715 open source organizations. See archives of free code has been published since 2005 here.
How does the program work?
Students:
Students contact the mentor organizations they want to work with and write up a project proposal for the summer. If accepted, students spend a few weeks integrating with their organizations prior to the start of coding. Students then have 10 weeks to code, meeting the deadlines agreed upon with their mentors.
Organizations:
Open source projects apply to be mentor organizations. Once accepted, organizations discuss possible ideas with students and then decide on the proposals they wish to mentor for the summer. They provide mentors to help guide each student through the program.
Mentors:
Existing contributors with the organizations can choose to mentor a student project. Mentors and students work together to determine appropriate milestones and requirements for the summer. Mentor interaction is a vital part of the program.
Organization Eligibility to apply for summer of code:
- Mentor organizations must run an active open source or free software project.
- Have produced and released software under an OSI approved license.
- Must not be based in a country currently embargoed by the United States.
- COMPLETE ORGANIZATION TERMS.
Student Eligibility to apply for summer of code:
- Must be at least 18 years old at time of registration.
- Must be enrolled in or accepted into a post-secondary academic program including colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs, undergraduate programs, or licensed coding schools.
- Or graduation from a post-secondary program between December 1, 2020 and May 17, 2021.
- Must be eligible to work in their country of residence during duration of program.
- Must be a resident of a country not currently embargoed by the United States.
- COMPLETE STUDENT TERMS
The Full Program Timeline:
- Organization Applications Open January 29, 2021.
- Organization Application Deadline February 19, 2021.
- Organizations Announced March 9, 2021.
- Student Application Period. March 29, – April 13, 2021
- Application Review Period. April 13, – May 17, 2021.
- Student Projects Announced. May 17, 2021.
Get started
Resources:
- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions.
- Advice for Students.
- Mailing Lists – Announcement and discussion lists.
- Marketing – Flyers, graphics, and presentations to help spread the word about GSoC!
- Student and Mentor Guides – Great tips for students and mentors interested in GSoC.
- Timeline – Important dates and milestones.
- Contact – Need more help? Contact us!
Good luck
