This year Student Application process is quite different from the last year GSOC program with Fedora. Therefore please follow the below instructions and make sure the application process is correctly followed.
Process
- Create a FAS account
- Join with fedora-summer-coding mailing list
- Submit application on Google-Melange
- Application is filled and available on Fedora Wiki
- CV highlighting your activities with Information Technology
- A recommendation from (highlighting your fitness)
- A member of a Free Software Organization you have contributed earlier OR
- A lecturer in your university
- A detailed plan with your planned activities in May to September (eg: Exams in university, internships, vacations..etc)
Please note - email your CV, Recommendation and Detailed plan to Org Admins, bckurera AT fedoraproject DOT org for any inquiry please use the above email address and feel free to CC your mentor if required (recommended).
Important - We understand that you need some time to contact a person and get a recommendation, therefore if it seems like getting delayed please send us the rest of the documents and email the recommendation later.
Bare mind - You are required to add your project proposal to wiki, therefore proceed with the application process as quickly as possible.
We do not accept any document after Google student application deadline, all entries make after the deadline is ignored unless you have not informed to Org Admins! However if you have any difficulty to meet this requirement please let us know in advance (before the deadline).
Once you have completed above steps and email those documents, Org admins will peer-review your application set and you will be contacted with more information. As a caution please do not wait till the last minute, complete the application process in advance. Further you need to respond to any communication from the Org Admins or mentors with in 24 hours in this period.
FAQ
- What about details of my project?
You will be asked and given a link to update information about your project idea once you have completed the above mentioned process.