[IndiChix] Google Summer of Code and FOSS Outreach Program for Women internships

Satabdi Das satabdidas at gmail.com
Sat Apr 6 18:53:27 UTC 2013


Hi,

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is software that gives the user the
freedom to use, copy, study, change, and improve it. FOSS contributors
believe that this is the best way to develop software because it benefits
society, creates a fun collaborative community around a project, and allows
anyone to make innovative changes that reach many people.

Google Summer of Code is a global program that offers students stipends to
write code for FOSS projects. Participants work remotely from home, while
getting guidance from an assigned mentor and collaborating within their
project’s community. The application deadline for Google Summer of Code is
May 3 and the program dates are June 17 to September 23. The stipend for
the program is $5,000 (USD). The organizations that will participate in
Google Summer of Code this year will be announced on April 8. Starting to
work with an organization as early as possible and making a few code
contributions to the project you want to work on is essential for a
successful proposal.

http://code.google.com/soc

In an effort to get more women involved in FOSS, a number of organizations
are offering Outreach Program for Women internships through a program
organized by the GNOME Foundation. The internships have the same structure,
the same stipend and similar program dates. The application deadline for
the Outreach Program for Women is May 1 and the program dates are June 17
to September 23. Unlike in Google Summer of Code, participants do not need
to be students and non-coding projects are available. In addition to
coding, projects include such tasks as graphic design, documentation, bug
triage and marketing. To apply, you need to connect with an organization
early and make a few contributions relevant to the project you want to work
on.

https://live.gnome.org/OutreachProgramForWomen

The mentorship opportunities are also available throughout the year for
anyone interested in getting started contributing to FOSS outside of the
formal internship program. In addition to the organizations participating
in the Outreach Program for Women, more organizations that offer informal
mentorship to all newcomers are listed here:

http://code.google.com/p/google-summer-of-code/wiki/Mentors

Please consider applying for Google Summer of Code or FOSS Outreach Program
for Women, encourage someone else to apply, or help spread the word by
forwarding this message to any interested university and community groups.

Thanks,
Satabdi
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