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Outreachy Internship (Open Source — Remote)
Outreachy / Software Freedom Conservancy
Location
Remote Worldwide, Remote
Duration
3 months
Stipend
$7,000 total stipend
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
About This Opportunity
Outreachy provides paid remote internships in open source and free software. Interns work with mentors from organizations like Mozilla, GNOME, Wikimedia, Debian, and many others on real-world software projects. The program is specifically designed to increase diversity in tech by supporting people from groups underrepresented in the technology industry worldwide.
Eligibility
- Open to people who are subject to systemic bias or discrimination in the technology industry of their country. Includes women, trans and non-binary people, and people from underrepresented groups. Must be available for full-time work during the internship.
Benefits
Total stipend of $7
000 for the 3-month internship
$500 travel stipend for conferences
Work from anywhere in the world
Mentorship from experienced open source developers
Portfolio of real open source contributions
Strong pathway to careers in tech
Community of 1
000+ Outreachy alumni
How to Apply
- 1Visit outreachy.org during the application period. Create a profile and complete the initial application with demographic and eligibility information. If eligible, you enter the contribution period where you make contributions to participating open source projects. Submit a final application describing your contributions and plans for the internship. Mentors rank applicants based on contributions.
Required Documents
Online profileInitial applicationOpen source contributions during contribution periodFinal application with project proposal
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FieldComputer Science
Start DateDecember 2026
Degree LevelBachelor, Master, PhD
CompanyOutreachy / Software Freedom Conservancy
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