These are all the frequently asked questions about the Fedora Summer Coding program.
2010 FAQs
These questions are specific to the 2010 program, which began in April 2010.
I'm a student, what should I do?
Read this page.
After you read that page, ask your questions on this mailing list.
How much is the student stipend?
The goal is to fund students at two pay rates, depending on the size of the project. US$5000 for full projects and US$2500 for half projects.
Full projects are expected to run from 8 to 10 weeks, covering the whole schedule.
Half projects are expected to run from 4 to 5 weeks, covering a specific 50% portion of the schedule. Half projects must be approved by the project mentor, and the revised schedule included in the proposal.
I'm a mentor, what should I do?
Read this page.
After you read that page, join this mailing list to discuss your project idea(s).
General FAQs
How do I get in touch with mentors and other participants?
You can join us on our IRC, #fedora-summer-coding on Freenode or shoot us a mail at [mailing list]
What language will I be coding in?
That depends on the project. KDE SIG people might want you to use Qt while others might prefer python.
Can I submit more than one application?
Yes, you can. But mind it one good application might get you the project, 10 bad ones will never get you in.
Can I work on two projects simultaneously?
As of now, its a big no. We want you to concentrate on what you are doing.
The timeline is clashing with my other commitments.
While we have tried to relax the timeline as much as possible some students might find it problematic. We suggest that you talk to your mentor and try to fix up a schedule that works for you.