Google Summer of Code 2026 opens applications with stipend and global mentoring opportunities; apply here

Applications for Google Summer of Code 2026 are open until March 31, 2026, inviting participants aged 18 and above to contribute to open source projects. The programme, now in its 22nd year, offers over 12 weeks of coding experience under mentor guidance along with a stipend. Applicants must submit proposals, review official resources, and engage with 184 mentoring organisations while following prescribed communication guidelines during the application process.