Google Summer of Code

About this opportunity

Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 is a global, online program focused on introducing new contributors (often students) to open source software development. Participants work remotely with an open-source organization on a ~12-week coding project under the guidance of experienced mentors. The program runs during the summer and connects aspiring developers with global open source communities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older at the time of registration
• Must be a student or an open-source beginner with limited prior experience
• Must be eligible to work in the country of residence for the duration of the program (able to legally receive the stipend)
• Strong programming skills in relevant language(s) required for the project
• Preferred prior experience contributing to open source projects (e.g., submitting patches, participating in community work)

What you'll get

• Stipend payment based on country (PPP adjusted): up to ~$6000 USD in the US and ~$3000 USD in Poland for large projects; ~$3300 / ~$1500 for medium projects; ~$1650 / ~$750 for small projects
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced open source developers
• Certificate of completion from Google Summer of Code
• Networking opportunities with a global open source and tech community
• Practical experience working on real-world open source projects

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