Join Google Summer of Code (GSoC) and contribute to the world of open source! Applications for GSoC are open from March 24 to April 8, 2025.
Since 2005, GSoC has successfully brought over 21,000 new contributors from 123 countries into the open source community. This is an exciting opportunity for students and beginners to open source (18+) to gain real-world experience this summer. You will spend 12+ weeks coding, learning about open source development, and earn a competitive stipend under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Learn More and Apply
- Read the Contributor Guide and Advice for people applying for GSoC to learn more about application basics.
- Make your proposal stand out! Read the Writing a proposal doc written by former contributors.
- Watch our Intro to GSoC video, as well as the GSoC Org Highlight videos and Community Talks Series to get inspired about projects that contributors have worked on in the past.
- Read the Google Summer of Code Program Rules, FAQ, and join us in our Discord Channel to connect with the community.
- Explore the 185 mentoring organizations and use filters to sort by your interests including programming language and category.
- Reach out now to your preferred organizations via their contact methods listed on the GSoC site
Interested contributors may register and submit project proposals on the GSoC site from now until Tuesday, April 8th at 18:00 UTC.
Best of luck to all our applicants!
By Stephanie Taylor, Mary Radomile and Lucila Ortíz – GSoC Program Admins