The Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is an international summer program with an aim to introduce student developers to open source software development. It is a three month program, the applications for the 15th Google Summer of Code are now open and the deadline to apply is 9th April 2019.
At the program the selected developers will get a chance to connect with the mentors and work on a particular project. Moreover, the program also offers a stipend of $3000 and an unmatched exposure to real-life software development and the open-source community that students often lack during their education.
To be eligible for this program, a student has to be 18 years old, enrolled or accepted into an accredited institution—be it undergraduate, masters, or Ph.D. programs. To find out more, click here.