What is an Open Source Program?

It is a collaborative program wherein single/multiple project(s) are involved whose code is maintained by a set of people and the project is usually enhanced by the contributors (which could be you). The contributors work under the guidance of the mentors of the projects.

Why should one take part in Open Source Programs?

Beginners are most welcomed in these programs and the main purpose is to learn, boost your skills and network with amazing people. It allows one to exchange and propose unique ideas to make an impact on a project.
The best part is that it is open for all, usually free of cost.
✨Also, certificates and goodies is an extra bonus.✨

What are the different roles in an Open Source Program?

• Mentor
• Mentee/Contributor/Participant
• Project admin

Why should you read this article further?

If you're new to Open source or you've only heard about "GSoC" or "Outreachy",you're in the right place as I have listed some of the other programs to look for as it can be a little hard to find opportunities to apply for such programs.

Here is a list of programs you can apply to if you have the relevant skills.

Google Summer Of Code

✔️ 12 weeks long
✔️ Stipend
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/]

Outreachy

✔️ 12 weeks long
✔️ Remote
✔️ Diversity
✔️ Paid internship
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://www.outreachy.org/]

Girlscript Summer Of Code

✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Open to all
✔️ Prizes for top performers
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://gssoc.girlscript.tech/]

Open Summer of Code

✔️ 4 weeks long
✔️ Remote
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://osoc.be/]

Bountiful Open Source Summer (BOSS) by Coding Blocks

✔️ Program announced : May
✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Prizes for top performers
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://lab.codingblocks.com/boss]

LetsGrowMore Summer Of Code (LGMSOC)

✔️ 10 weeks long
✔️ Swags
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://letsgrowmore.in/soc/]
Apply here 👉 [https://forms.gle/gRgKf3jY1Fg2qv7f8]

PClub Summer Of Code

✔️ 2 months long
✔️ Program announced : June
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [http://www.pclubsummerofcode.in/]

MLH Fellowship

✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Stipend
✔️ Remote
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/open-source]

FOSSASIA Codeheat

✔️ Bi monthly periods
✔️ Swags
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://codeheat.org/]

Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program

✔️ February-September
✔️ Stipend
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://www.openmainframeproject.org/projects/mentorship-program]

Linux Foundation (LFN) Mentorship Program

✔️ Mentee Application : March
✔️ Stipend
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://wiki.lfnetworking.org/display/LN/LFN+Mentorship+Program]

Linux Kernel Mentorship Program

✔️ 12 weeks / 24 weeks long
✔️ Remote
✔️ Networking Opportunities
✔️ Stipend
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://wiki.linuxfoundation.org/lkmp]

The Processing Foundation Fellowship

✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Remote
✔️ Stipend
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://processingfoundation.org/fellowships]

Digital Ocean Hacktoberfest

✔️ 1 month long-October
✔️ Open to all
✔️ Swags
✔️ You can do it!
Get more info 👉 [https://hacktoberfest.digitalocean.com/]

NJACK Winter of Code (NWoC) by IIT Patna

✔️ Program announced : October
✔️ Coding period : December-January
✔️ Mock for GSoc
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://njackwinterofcode.github.io/]

Kharagpur Winter of Code (KWoC) by IIT Kharagpur

✔️ Program announced : November
✔️ Coding period : December-January
✔️ 5 weeks long
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://kwoc20.kossiitkgp.org/]

Winter of Code by DSC NSEC

✔️ Program announced : November
✔️ Swags
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://winterofcode.com/]

DevScript Winter of Code

✔️ Program announced : November
✔️ Certificate & Swags
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://devscript.tech/woc/]

Script Winter of Code (SWOC)

✔️ Program announced : November
✔️ 2 months long
✔️ Perks for top contributors
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://swoc.tech/]

CrossWoC by IEEE DTU

✔️ Program announced : January
✔️ 6 weeks long
✔️ Prizes-coming soon!
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://crosswoc.ieeedtu.in/]

Season of KDE

✔️ Program announced : December
✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Merchandise and swag
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://season.kde.org/]

Delta Winter of Code by Delta Force

✔️ 1 month long
✔️ Program announced : October
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://dwoc.io/]

JGEC Winter of Code (JWOC)

✔️ 1 month long
✔️ Program announced : December
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://jwoc2k20.tech/index.html]

StudentCode-in

✔️ 8 weeks long
✔️ Program announced : June
✔️ Swags/Certificate
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://studentcode-in.github.io/]

Contributor's Hack by HakinCodes

✔️ Program announced : July
✔️ Swags
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://hakincodes.tech/ch20.html]

Summer of Innovation by OSS IIT Dharwad

✔️ Program announced : May
✔️ 3 months long
✔️ Swags
✔️ Go for it!
Get more info 👉 [https://oss2019.github.io/SoI.html]

Opencode by OSS IIITA

✔️ Program announced : not specified
Get more info 👉 [https://oss2019.github.io/SoI.html]

24 Pull Requests

✔️ Program announced : not specified
Get more info 👉 [https://24pullrequests.com/]

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