Program Schedule & Timelines

The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program follows the following term names; however, the program administrators can use any Term name during program creation. For details, see program terms of Program Setup.

Full-Time Terms:

Spring Term: March 1st - May 31st

  • Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: mid-January

  • Mentee applications open on LFX: approximately 4 weeks

  • Mentee application review and acceptance: approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

Note: Dates may vary based on project guidelines.

Summer Term: June 1st - August 31st

  • Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: mid-April

  • Mentee applications open on LFX: approximately 4 weeks

  • Mentee application review and acceptance: approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

Note: Dates may vary based on project guidelines.

Fall Term: September 1st - Nov 30th

  • Mentorships available on LFX Mentorship: mid-July

  • Mentee applications open on LFX: approximately 4 weeks

  • Mentee application review and acceptance: approximately 2 weeks before the term begins.

Note:

  1. Dates may vary based on project guidelines.

  2. Part-time terms will continue for three to six months based on project guidelines.

Activity Timelines

The mentorship program is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning experience for mentees. Below is an overview of the program timeline for the full-time and part-time schedules.

Full-Time Mentorship Program (12 weeks)

The full-time mentorship program is a 12-week intensive experience that includes regular evaluations and stipend payments.

  • Week 1-3: The mentorship program begins with initial work assignments.

  • End of Week 3: First mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).

  • End of Week 6: Midterm mentee evaluations are due, and the first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.

  • End of Week 9: Third mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).

  • End of Week 12: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission are due, and the second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.

Part-Time Mentorship Program (24 weeks)

The part-time mentorship program is a 24-week experience that includes regular evaluations and stipend payments.

  • Week 1-6: Mentorship program begins with initial work assignments.

  • End of Week 6: First mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).

  • End of Week 12: Midterm mentee evaluations are due, and the first stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.

  • End of Week 18: Third mentee evaluations are due (optional for mentors and program administrators).

  • End of Week 24: Final mentee evaluations and mentee feedback/blog submission are due, and the second stipend payment (50% of the total amount) is approved.

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