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Open Source Programs
Explore ongoing and upcoming open-source programs with timelines, prerequisites, and official resources.
Google Summer of Code
A global program focused on bringing new contributors into open source software development.
GSSoC
GirlScript Summer of Code is a three-month-long Open Source program by GirlScript Foundation.
Linux Foundation
Explore various mentorship opportunities within the massive Linux ecosystem.
Outreachy
Provides internships to people subject to systemic bias and underrepresented in tech.
MLH Fellowship
A remote internship-like open source program where you collaborate in pods on real-world projects with mentorship.
Season of KDE
A mentorship program by KDE that allows contributors to work on open source desktop and Qt-based projects.
Hyperledger Mentorship
A blockchain-focused mentorship program under the Hyperledger open source ecosystem with guided project contributions.
MLH Fellowship
A remote internship-like open source program where you collaborate in pods on real-world projects with mentorship.
Why OpenSource Compass?
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Learn the timeless principles that successful open-source projects are built upon — long before your first pull request.
Grow with Mentorship
Learn alongside maintainers and contributors who’ve already walked the path you’re starting today.
Navigate Community & Culture
Understand codes of conduct, collaboration etiquette, and how contributors earn trust and respect.
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Open Source Milestones
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Open Source Opportunities
Curated programs with historical success rates and maintainer insights.
Social Winter of Code
India's premier winter program with strong mentorship culture.
Jan 2026GirlScript Summer of Code
Large-scale program with mentors, tasks, and community learning.
Summer 2026Google Summer of Code
Global standard for student contributors and open source orgs.
AdvancedOutreachy
Paid internships supporting underrepresented people in tech.
InternshipMLH Fellowship
Work in pods on real projects with guided mentorship.
SpringLinux Foundation Mentorship
Paid mentorships across major Linux Foundation projects.
ProfessionalSeason of KDE
Mentorship program by the KDE community for contributing to desktop and Qt-based open source projects.
Jan – AprHyperledger Mentorship
Blockchain-focused mentorship program under the Hyperledger open source ecosystem.
Paid MentorshipStay Ahead of Open Source
Weekly dispatches: deadlines, AMAs, and contribution strategies.