> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees.md).

# Mentees

### Benefits <a href="#mentees-benefits" id="mentees-benefits"></a>

Mentees can grow their careers by diving right into the open source community to learn from top project contributors. They can build expertise with hands-on experience and free access to premium Linux Foundation training.

Need more information?\
Please see the \[program guidelines] or contact your program administrator for details.

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**NOTE:** Mentees are not employed by the Linux Foundation. For employment opportunities, visit [https://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/careers](https://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/careers/).

### Mentorship Stipends

* Mentee stipends are paid in installments, based on mentee evaluations and satisfactory progress with program deliverables up to that point.
* The final installment is paid upon successful completion of the program.

  For additional information and stipend amounts, please refer to the [Mentee Stipends section.](/lfx/mentorship/mentee-stipends.md)
* **Eligibility:** To be eligible for a mentorship stipend, mentees must receive a satisfactory progress evaluation **before** they [submit an Expensify Report](/lfx/mentorship/mentees/submit-a-report-to-receive-a-mentorship-stipend.md).

### Your Activities <a href="#mentees-youractivities" id="mentees-youractivities"></a>

Start by creating your profile, then continue with the following activities:

* [Become a Mentee by Creating a Profile](/lfx/mentorship/mentees/create-a-mentee-profile.md)
* [View Status of your Application](/lfx/mentorship/mentees/view-status-of-your-application.md)
* [Mentee Task Management](/lfx/mentorship/mentees/manage-your-task.md)


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