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Outreachy · Paid open-source programOutreachy
Fully remote, paid open-source internships with dedicated mentors. Two cohorts a year; the December cohort's initial application typically opens in August.
Dates & timeline
Stipend
- $7,000 total stipend, paid in installments during the internship
- Two cohorts per year (May and December)
- Dedicated one-on-one mentorship in established open-source communities
Why it's worth your time
Outreachy provides paid, fully remote open-source internships specifically for people from groups underrepresented in tech. Interns work one-on-one with dedicated mentors inside established open-source communities, and the $7,000 stipend is among the strongest in the student open-source world.
It runs two cohorts a year (May–Aug and Dec–Mar). The application is two-stage: an initial application about your background and eligibility, then a mandatory contribution period where you make real contributions to your chosen project before final selection — so the timeline starts months before the internship itself.
How to apply
Read the eligibility rules and submit the initial application when the window opens.
If approved, pick projects and complete real contributions during the contribution period.
Record your contributions and submit a final application to your chosen project.
Selected interns work Dec–Mar with their mentor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Outreachy pay?
A $7,000 stipend for the ~13-week remote internship, paid in installments.
Who is eligible?
Outreachy is specifically for people from groups underrepresented in the technology industry, with eligibility criteria published on the official site — read them carefully before the initial application. It is open to applicants from India who meet the criteria.
Is it remote?
Yes, fully remote — you work online with your mentor and community.
Does applying cost anything?
No, the entire process is free.
Official links
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