1. Outreachy

Outreachy provides internships to work in open-source and free software. It focuses on underrepresented groups in tech, such as women, trans, and non-binary people, and offers paid remote internships twice a year.

• Website: Outreachy

2. MLH Fellowship

The Major League Hacking (MLH) Fellowship is a program that allows students to contribute to open-source projects, develop new technical skills, and work with experienced mentors. The program runs several times a year and offers a stipend.

• Website: https://fellowship.mlh.io/

3. Rails Girls Summer of Code

Rails Girls Summer of Code (RGSoC) is a global fellowship program aimed at bringing more diversity into open-source coding. Participants work on open-source projects and receive mentorship and stipends.

• Website: Rails Girls Summer of Code

4. Season of KDE

Season of KDE is a program similar to GSoC, organized by the KDE community. It offers mentorship and guidance to students and beginners interested in contributing to KDE projects.

• Website: Season of KDE

5. Linux Foundation Mentorship Program

The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program offers a range of projects in various open-source communities. It aims to help developers gain valuable experience and contribute to open-source projects.

• Website: Linux Foundation Mentorship Program

6. Apache Software Foundation (ASF) Programs

ASF runs several internship and mentorship programs, including the ASF Community Development Internship, which pairs students with Apache projects and mentors.

• Website: ASF Internship Programs

7. Open Source Programs Office (OSPO) Internships

Some universities and companies have their own Open Source Programs Offices that offer internships focused on open-source contributions. Check with your university or local tech companies.

8. Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Internships

Various open-source projects and organizations offer their own internship programs. Look for opportunities on their websites or in their communities.

9. Internshala

Internshala is an internship platform that connects students with various internship opportunities in tech and other fields. While not exclusively focused on open-source, it offers a wide range of internships.

• Website: Internshala

10. Hacktoberfest

Hacktoberfest, organized by DigitalOcean and GitHub, is an annual event in October that encourages people to contribute to open-source projects. Participants can earn swag and recognition for their contributions.

• Website: Hacktoberfest