Q. Are open-source continuation required to apply for GSoC? Ans. They are not necessary, but having them will increase your chances of getting selected. The more contributions you have the more your chances of getting selected.

Q. Is GSoC considered an internship, a job, or any form of employment? Ans. No. GSoC is an activity that a participant performs as an independent developer for which they are paid a stipend. Participants are not employed by, working at, or for, Google.

Q. Can a group submit a proposal together to work on a single project? Ans. No, only an individual may work on a given project.

Q. Can I submit more than one proposal? Yes, each GSoC Contributor may submit up to three proposals. However, only one per GSoC Contributor may be accepted. No more than one proposal per GSoC Contributor will be accepted, no matter how many proposals you submit.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for participation? Ans. You must be at least 18 years of age when you register

• You must be eligible to work in the country you will reside in during the program.

• You must be an open-source beginner.

• You have not been accepted as a GSoC Student in GSoC more than once. (Only GSoC Students from 2020 or 2021 are eligible to apply a second time in 2022.)

• You must reside in a country that is not currently embargoed by the United States. See Program Rules for more information.

Q. Will you make an exception for me? Ans. No. We cannot make an exception if you do not meet the eligibility requirements, no matter how talented or interested you are. Thousands of GSoC Contributors apply, and making an exception for you wouldn't be fair.

Q. Can I participate in GSoC as both a mentor and a GSoC Contributor? Ans. No. Mentors are people who have been involved in an open source organization and wish to help guide new contributors to their community in the GSoC program. GSoC contributors are people who are new to an open source organization.

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