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.
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.
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.
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:
Dates may vary based on project guidelines.
Part-time terms will continue for three to six months based on project guidelines.
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.
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.
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.