Program Length: 12-22 weeks (with flexible contributor schedules)

Sponsor: Google

Location:Virtual/Remote (open worldwide)

Admissions Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old, not be a resident of an United States embargoed country, and eligible to work in the country in which they reside for the duration of the program. Applicants submit a project proposal for contributing to an existing open-source organization. Must show programming experience and dedication to open-source collaboration.

Admissions Deadline: Early to mid-April

Highlight: If you are a student above 18 years or a beginner and are interested in the tech field, the Google Summer of Code is perfect for you! This summer coding program is sponsored by Google to contribute towards open-source software advancement. Participants (above 18 years) get to work on real developmental projects with open-source organizations selected by Google under the guidance of mentors. Participants are required to submit their proposals between mid March to mid April to enroll in this summer coding program. You can check out the past programs page to get an idea of the organizations and projects completed in the past, as they encourage everyone to reach out to their interested organizations ahead of time. Once contributors for a specific program are selected, they can spend up to 3 weeks connecting with open source community to learn the codebase, best practices, and work on milestones and project schedules with their mentor. With the project schedules established, this summer coding program typically lasts for 12-22 weeks, offering flexibility and can be adjusted according to the program schedules. This summer coding program not only helps you learn coding skills but also strong technical skills and teamwork, all at no cost! All you need is to prove your programming experience and dedication for open-source collaborations!

Cost: None