Page Summary
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These guides provide invaluable resources for both students and mentors participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC).
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The Student Guide offers essential tips on crafting successful project proposals and effective community interaction to increase acceptance chances.
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The Mentor Guide, compiled from years of experience, equips mentors with strategies and best practices for effectively guiding new contributors throughout the program.
These guides were written by Mentors, Organization Administrators and Google Program Administrators.
GSoC Contributor/Student Guides
If you want to increase your chances of being accepted into (and succeed during) Google Summer of Code we strongly encourage you to read this guide! It is particularly helpful for tips on writing a good project proposal and how potential contributors should interact with the communities they are interested in working with during the program.
Can I use AI in my Google Summer of Code application or in my project if I am accepted? Read here to learn more about the use of LLM's before and during the program.
GSoC Mentor Guide
The authors have years of collective knowledge for how to successfully mentor new contributors/students. It's not as simple as it seems, and the guide provides useful tips and best practices.
GSoC Brand Guidelines
To keep things clear and avoid confusion about official connections to the program, we've put together some guidelines for talking about GSoC.