Outreachy Internships

Outreachy (Software Freedom Conservancy)

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

Open to applicants around the world who face under-representation, systemic bias or discrimination in the tech industry of their country (for example women, trans and non-binary people), aged 18 or over and available full-time (30 hours a week). Past Outreachy, Outreach Program for Women and Google Summer of Code interns are not eligible.

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About this opportunity

Outreachy offers paid remote internships with open-source projects twice a year. After an initial eligibility application, applicants make real contributions to a project and then submit a final application.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. Open to applicants around the world who face under-representation, systemic bias or discrimination in the tech industry of their country (for example women, trans and non-binary people), aged 18 or over and available full-time (30 hours a week). Past Outreachy, Outreach Program for Women and Google Summer of Code interns are not eligible.
2. Note the deadline. Feb and Aug (two rounds a year: initial applications for the May-August cohort open in early February, and for the December-March cohort in late August) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Tailor your CV to the role: lead with the skills and projects the posting asks for.
2. Write a short, specific motivation statement. Name the team or project you want to join and why.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.

Quick answers

Who can apply for Outreachy Internships?

Open to applicants around the world who face under-representation, systemic bias or discrimination in the tech industry of their country (for example women, trans and non-binary people), aged 18 or over and available full-time (30 hours a week). Past Outreachy, Outreach Program for Women and Google Summer of Code interns are not eligible.

What does Outreachy Internships cover?

A paid, remote 13-week internship in open-source software with a US$7,000 stipend for the three months

When is the deadline for Outreachy Internships?

Feb and Aug (two rounds a year: initial applications for the May-August cohort open in early February, and for the December-March cohort in late August) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with Outreachy Internships?

Host countries: United States.

What documents do I need for Outreachy Internships?

CV; Cover letter or motivation statement; Proof of current enrolment or recent graduation; Academic transcript; Passport or national ID copy; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the Outreachy Internships application?

High: Initial application + contribution period working on a real project + final application