List of Open Source Events
Hacktoberfest
Hacktoberfest is a really popular open-source program that is hosted by Digital Ocean and is open to everyone across the world. Here, you need to submit four or more quality pull requests and you’ll either get a chance to plant a tree or get a limited-edition t-shirt. There is no such selection criteria. So, this is very useful for individuals, in particular, who are just starting out with open source. You can contribute to participating projects on GitHub and even if you’re not able to make a large major contribution what you can get out of it is how to use Git and Github.
Google Summer of Code (GSoC)
Gsoc is a program that aims to promote open-source software development among university students. There are a few organizations and these organizations have mentors. First, the organizations apply to Google and after the organizations are selected then the students apply to the organizations by writing a proposal. Timeline: January-August
MLH Fellowship
MLH fellowship which is a 12-week remote program where students collaborate on Open Source projects that align their personal interests with the general requirements of the industry and students can participate from their homes. Also, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the program. It has 3 tracks open source, software engineering & production engineering.
Google Season of Docs (GSoD)
Google Season of Docs is a program by where technical writers and open source organizations come together and work on open source projects. The technical writers write documentation for open source organizations and also get paid by Google.
Outreachy
The Outreachy is also a really great program for students that aims to support diversity in open source. It is sort of a remote internship of 3 months.The Outreachy internship projects focus on programming, documentation, project marketing, etc.Outreachy interns work with experienced mentors from open source communities.
Season OF KDE
The Season of KDE, hosted by the KDE community, is an outreach program for all individuals across the world. KDE is an international free software community that develops free and open-source software and you can contribute to KDE through the Season of KDE program.
FOSSASIA Codeheat
Codeheat is a coding contest and here the mentors are developers, professors, or contributors who like to share and become a part of the FOSSASIA open source community. Codeheat is separated into two-month periods and after each period winners of the period are announced.
GirlScript Summer of Code
GirlScript Summer of Code is the 3 month-long Open Source program during summers conducted by GirlScript Foundation, started in 2018, with an aim to help beginners get started with Open Source Development while encouraging diversity. Throughout the program, participants contribute to different projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. Top participants get exciting goodies and opportunities.