GOOGLE SUMMER OF CODE

1. 18 years or older on date they register for program.
2. Not be a resident of an United States embargoed country.
3. Eligible to work in the country in which they reside for the duration of the program.
4. New or beginner contributors to open source software development.

Stated amount: 554,076 Google will provide a stipend to those students who successfully complete the program. We are using a Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) based calculation to determine the stipend.

1. For medium sized projects: We start with a base amount of 3000 USD (INR 2, 51, 853) and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (1500 USD (INR 1, 25, 926) and maximum (3300 USD (INR 2, 77, 038) stipend amount.
2. For large sized projects: We start with a base amount of 6000 USD (INR 5, 03, 706) and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (3000 USD (INR 2, 51, 853) and maximum (6600 USD (INR 5, 54, 076) stipend amount.
3. For small sized projects: Google starts with a base amount of 1500 (INR 1, 25, 926) USD and then adjust it based on each country's PPP value. There is a minimum (750 USD (INR 62, 963) and maximum (1650 (INR 1, 38, 519 USD) stipend amount. No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.

Apply - Interested students propose a project to work on. Code - Accepted students spend the summer coding with guidance from a mentor. Share - Submit your code for the world to see. Other Info Important Point:

1. Review the GSoC Contributor/Student Guide. It has all the best tips on having a successful GSoC. It’s short and to the point. We highly encourage all interested participants to read through this guide.
2. Once the open source organizations that will act as mentoring orgs have been announced (on February 21), it is time to do your research and find the 2 or 3 that interest you. You can also look now at the orgs that participated previously as many of those orgs will be accepted again.
3. Review the Projects Ideas list of the orgs and think about what matches your interests and skills.
4. Reach out to the org and talk to them about the project idea and why you are interested in working with them. Communication with the org before submitting your proposal is vital if you wish to be selected.
5. Write your Project Proposal and share with the org to get feedback on your proposal, the earlier the better.
6. March 18 - April 2: Register as a GSoC contributor on the GSoC program site g.co/gsoc and submit your proposal (you can submit up to 3).
7. Apply to an open source organization that is doing work that interests you, it will be a much more enjoyable experience if you are working on a project you are excited about.