Applications are invited for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025, and the application deadline is February 11, 2025.
Google Summer of Code is a global, online program focused on bringing new contributors into open-source software development. GSoC Contributors work with an open source organisation on a 12+ week programming project under the guidance of mentors.
Are you new to open source and want to learn more about some interesting projects that you can contribute to? Join GSoC where mentors will help guide you on your journey!
It is very important to reach out to the organizations that you are interested in as soon as possible. The more conversations you have with the community before you submit your proposal the better your chances of being selected into the GSoC.
Potential GSoC contributors typically reach out to mentor organizations they are interested in and craft a project proposal based on the ideas the organization has provided. After being accepted, contributors spend a few weeks getting acquainted with the community norms and codebase, while working with their mentor to define the milestones for the upcoming summer. The contributors then spend over 12 weeks coding on their projects, bringing their proposals to life.
Applications for GSoC contributors are open from March 24 to April 8!
Open source projects apply to mentor organizations. Once accepted, organizations discuss possible ideas with contributors and choose the proposals they wish to mentor for the summer. They provide mentors to help guide each contributor through the program.
Applications for organizations are open from Jan 27 to Feb 11!
Community members and committers already active in the mentoring organizations can choose to mentor a contributor project. Mentors and GSoC contributors work together to determine appropriate goals for the program period. Mentor interaction is a vital part of the program.
If you are a beginner to open source development or a student interested in learning about open source, this is your chance to get involved and gain experience on real-world software development projects. Follow these quick steps to set yourself up for success:
Join one of our upcoming information sessions:
Interested and eligible can apply via this link.
February 11, 2025.
