OSS Programs

Your one-stop directory for open source opportunities

A curated, community-maintained hub for mentorship programs, grants, fellowships, hackathons, and internships — with deadline tracking, stipend info, and calendar exports.

Live Site · Report a Bug · Request a Program

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Features

Feature	Description
Deadline Tracking	Never miss an application window
Search & Filter	Filter by category, stipend, eligibility, and region
Calendar Export	One-click export to Google, Apple, or Outlook Calendar
Global Coverage	Programs from organizations worldwide
Stipend Info	Compensation details visible at a glance
Fuzzy Search	Fast, typo-tolerant search powered by Fuse.js

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Supported Programs

Program	Category	Stipend
Google Summer of Code (GSoC)	Mentorship	Paid
Outreachy	Mentorship	Paid
MLH Fellowship	Fellowship	Paid
LFX Mentorship	Mentorship	Paid
Hacktoberfest	Hackathon	Swag
Mozilla Fellowship	Fellowship	Paid
NLnet NGI Zero	Grant	Paid
And more...	Various	Various

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Tech Stack

OSS Programs
├── Framework     → Next.js 16
├── Language      → TypeScript 5
├── Styling       → Tailwind CSS
├── UI Components → shadcn/ui
└── Search        → Fuse.js (fuzzy search)

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js v18+
• npm v9+

Installation

# 1. Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/OWASP-STUDENT-CHAPTER/oss-programs.git
cd oss-programs

# 2. Install dependencies
npm install

# 3. Start the development server
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 to view the app in your browser.

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Contributing

We rely on community contributions to keep program deadlines, stipends, and links accurate. All contributions are welcome — whether you're fixing a typo, adding a new program, or improving the UI.

Contribution Workflow

flowchart TD
    A([You want to contribute]) --> B{What type?}

    B --> C[Add / Update a Program]
    B --> D[Code Improvement]

    C --> E[Find the data file\nin /data or /content]
    D --> F[Browse Issues tab\nlook for good-first-issue]

    E --> G[Fork the repository]
    F --> G

    G --> H[Clone your fork locally]
    H --> I[Create a feature branch]
    I --> J[Make your changes]
    J --> K{Does it pass checks?}

    K -- No --> L[Run npm run lint\nand fix errors]
    L --> J

    K -- Yes --> M[Commit with a clear message]
    M --> N[Push to your branch]
    N --> O[Open a Pull Request\nwith source link]
    O --> P([Merged!])

    style A fill:#4ade80,color:#000
    style P fill:#4ade80,color:#000
    style K fill:#facc15,color:#000
    style L fill:#f87171,color:#000

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Step-by-Step Guide

1. Fork & Clone

git clone https://github.com/YOUR-USERNAME/oss-programs.git
cd oss-programs

2. Create a Feature Branch

git checkout -b update/gsoc-2026-deadlines

Use descriptive branch names like add/program-name or fix/broken-link.

3. Run Locally

npm install
npm run dev

4. Lint Your Code (for TypeScript/React changes)

npm run lint

5. Commit & Push

git commit -m "Update GSoC 2026 application deadlines and stipend amounts"
git push origin update/gsoc-2026-deadlines

6. Open a Pull Request

In your PR description, include:

• What program you added or what you changed
• A link to the official source for verification

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Adding a New Program

When submitting a new program, make sure your entry includes all of the following fields:

classDiagram
    class Program {
        +String name
        +String category
        +String description
        +String eligibility
        +String stipend
        +Date   deadline
        +URL    officialUrl
    }

    class Category {
        <<enumeration>>
        Mentorship
        Grant
        Hackathon
        Fellowship
        Internship
    }

    Program --> Category : must be one of

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Field	Description	Example
name	Official program name	"Google Summer of Code"
category	One of: Mentorship, Grant, Hackathon, Fellowship	"Mentorship"
description	Max 3 sentences	"GSoC is a global program..."
eligibility	Who can apply	"University students, Global"
stipend	Compensation details	"$1500–$6600 USD" or "Unpaid"
deadline	ISO 8601 format	"2026-04-01"
officialUrl	Link to the official page	"https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com"

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Good First Issues

New to the project? Start here:

1. Go to the Issues tab
2. Filter by good first issue or help wanted
3. Comment on the issue to claim it before starting

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Project Structure

graph TD
    Root["oss-programs/"] --> App["app/"]
    Root --> Components["components/"]
    Root --> Data["data/"]
    Root --> Public["public/"]
    Root --> Lib["lib/"]

    App --> Pages["Pages & Layouts\n(Next.js App Router)"]
    Components --> UI["shadcn/ui components\n& custom UI"]
    Data --> Programs["programs.ts / .json\n<-- Edit this to add programs"]
    Lib --> Utils["Utility functions\nSearch logic (Fuse.js)"]
    Public --> Assets["Static assets\nIcons & images"]

    style Data fill:#fef08a,color:#000
    style Programs fill:#fef08a,color:#000

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To add or update a program, you'll primarily be working inside the data/ directory.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.

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Acknowledgments

Built by the OWASP Student Chapter to help students and developers discover open source opportunities worldwide.

Want to see a program added? Open an issue

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