Outreachy Internship 2025: Fully Funded Remote Tech Role Empowering Marginalized Voices

Introduction to the Outreachy Internship 2025

Are you a developer, designer, documentarian, or activist from an underrepresented group in tech? The Outreachy Internship 2025 offers a fully funded, three-month remote internship working on open-source software with organizations like Mozilla, Wikimedia, Linux Foundation, and more. This program is a direct line into contributing to real tech projects, building your skill set, and amplifying inclusion within the open-source community.

What Is Outreachy?

Outreachy (formerly the GNOME Internship Programme) is a global initiative offering fully funded internships to candidates from underrepresented genders and communities in tech. Since 2006, it has empowered individuals with no previous industry experience to contribute meaningfully to open-source projects while being paid .

The program runs two rounds per year (May and December), focusing on four key areas: coding, design, documentation, and user interaction. Interns also receive stipends for occasional travel to meet their teams in person.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates include:

Individuals 18+ who identify as underrepresented in tech (e.g., women, trans, genderqueer, or people of colour in the U.S.)
Applicants with no prior professional experience in software development or design (though personal or academic projects are welcome)

Individuals from around the world (varies by project language, often English)
Those ready to contribute for three months full-time from December – March

Benefits of the Outreachy Internship 2025

Fully Funded Stipend & Travel Budget
Interns receive a competitive stipend and up to $500 for travel to meet their project teams.

Meaningful Open-Source Contributions
Projects include Mozilla, Wikimedia, Linux, OpenStack, and others—your work matters.
Remote Flexibility with Mentorship
Work from anywhere with structured weekly check-ins and peer guidance from experienced contributors.
Skill Building Across Four Tracks
Opportunities in coding, UX, documentation, and community engagement.

Enhanced Portfolio & Visibility
Interns gain recognized experience, public contributions, and respected references for future roles.
Inclusive Community Focus
Outreachy prioritizes diversity, equity, and sustaining inclusion in open-source ecosystems.
Network & Career Launch
Graduates often return to full-time roles within open-source projects or global tech companies.

How to Apply

Click the link below
Browse project listings on the Outreachy site and pick your role
Create a GitHub/git platform account and set up a development environment

Make initial contributions (e.g., documentation updates, bug fixes, UI proposals)
Prepare a short application: project preferences, experience summary, and coding sample or Git contributions
Submit online and await selection