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1. To apply to a mentorship program Sign in to the Mentorship. If you haven't created a profile yet, click on Become a Mentee navigation menu.
Create a profile as described in Create a Mentee Profile section.
2. If you have a mentee profile, you will be presented with projects that match your skills. Click the Apply CTA on a mentorship card to apply.
You can apply to a maximum of three mentorship programs in one term. The programs you withdraw from do not count toward that limit.
You can reapply to mentorship programs if you were previously declined or you withdrew your application.
3. You will receive a confirmation message and a confirmation email stating that your application was received.
NOTE: Your application will be in Pending status until you submit all your prerequisite requirements. After you submit all the required documents and complete the required tasks assigned to you, the project admin changes the status of your application. For details, see View Status of your Application
Note: You cannot withdraw your application if it is already accepted.
To withdraw your mentorship application:
Sign in to Mentorship.
Click My Mentorships tab.
Under Programs for which I am a Mentee, select the project from which you want to withdraw your application.
Click Withdraw, and then **** click Confirm on the confirmation window.
5. The status of your application is changed to Withdrawn.
Mentees can grow their career 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.
Eligibility Rules
The following eligibility rules apply to all mentee applicants.
Be at least 18 years old by the time the mentorship program starts.
Not be a prior or an active participant in another Linux Foundation mentorship program.
Apply to maximum three (3) mentorship programs in one term. The programs from which a mentee withdraws during the applications period don't count towards this limit.
Be eligible to work in the country and jurisdiction where you will be participating in the mentorship program.
Not reside in a country or jurisdiction where participation in the mentorship is prohibited under applicable U.S. federal, state or local laws or the laws of other countries.
Apply to participate on one's own behalf as an individual.
Not be subject to any existing obligations to third parties (such as contractual obligations to an employer) that would restrict or prohibit participation in a mentorship program.
Meet all criteria set by the program to which a mentee is applying, i.e. all prerequisites and requirements.
Not be a maintainer, recurring contributor, etc.. with more than minimal involvement with the open source project that offers a mentorship program.
NOTE: Mentees are not employed by the Linux Foundation. The Linux Foundation’s employment opportunities are available at .
Mentee stipends are paid in installments tied to 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 stipend information and amounts please refer to
Get started by creating your profile, then continue with the following activities:
1. To create a mentee profile, to the and select Become a Mentee navigation menu item.
Keep these items ready before you begin:
An image file for your avatar in JPG, PNG, or SVG format with a maximum size of 2 MB
Your LinkedIn profile URL
Your GitHub profile URL
Your resume in a PDF, DOC, or DOCX format
2. Complete the Eligibility Requirements section
Are you at least 18 years of age, or will you be by the time the mentorship program starts
Are you eligible to work in the country you reside in for the duration of the mentorship?
Please select "No" to confirm that you do not have other mentee profile(s) on the Linux Foundation Mentorship platform and are not participating in other Linux Foundation mentorship project(s). Doing so will disqualify you from the program.
3. Next, complete the following sections of the form:
Red asterisks indicate required fields. A bar at the top of the page shows your progress as you click Next through the form.
4. Select the Terms and Conditions checkbox, and click Submit.
Your name and email fields are auto-populated from your Linux Foundation account. Upload an avatar image, which will appear on your mentee card.
Introduce yourself by answering the questions required to complete this section.
Provide a mailing address.
Provide links to your external profiles and upload your resume. Mentee resumes will be shared with mentors during the application process. After graduation, the resumes may be shared with prospective employers.
Click +Add skill CTA to add your current skills and skills that you want to improve. These are important for the administrators and mentors to determine if you're a good fit for the program.
Providing your demographics is optional. This information is collected for the purpose of compiling, analyzing, and disclosing aggregate statistics regarding the diversity of participation in open source projects and communities (including in The Linux Foundation Mentorship Program opportunities), to help track progress towards meeting our commitment to diversity initiatives.
You must select the checkbox to submit the application.
To be eligible for a mentorship stipend mentees must receive a satisfactory progress evaluation before they .
Managing Tasks in the Mentorship Program
To effectively manage tasks assigned to you, follow these steps:
Sign in to the Mentorship Program: Log in to the mentorship platform to access your tasks.
Select the My Tasks Tab: Once logged in, navigate to the "My Tasks" tab to view your assigned tasks.
In the "Tasks Assigned To Me" section, you can view and manage the following types of tasks:
Prerequisite Tasks: Review and complete any prerequisite tasks required for the mentorship program.
Mentorship Milestone Tasks: View and complete tasks related to the mentorship program milestones.
To update the status of a task, follow these steps:
Upload a File (if required): If a task requires a file upload, complete the task by uploading the necessary file.
Change Task Status: Use the "Status" dropdown to update the task status to:
Pending: Indicate that the task is pending completion.
In Progress: Notify the mentorship admin and mentor(s) that you are working on the task.
Submitted: Notify the mentorship admin and mentor(s) that you have completed the task by uploading a file.
Below are the descriptions of the different task statuses:
Pending: The task is pending completion.
In Progress: You are currently working on the task.
Submitted: You have completed the task and uploaded a file to notify the mentorship admin and mentor(s)
You can filter tasks by status from the Task Status drop-down.
You can sort tasks in ascending or descending order from the Sorting Order dropdown.
After submitting your prerequisite tasks, your application status will not change automatically. The project admin will review your application, and update the status. You will receive an email notification regarding the change.
To view your application status, Sign in to the Mentorship and select My Projects tab.
The status of your application is listed on the mentorship program card.
Below is a description of each application status:
Pending: Your application is currently under review. We have received your submission and are reviewing your prerequisite materials. Our project administrators and mentors will decide your acceptance soon.
Accepted: Congratulations! Your application has been accepted to the mentorship program. You should have received an email notification with further instructions.
Declined: Unfortunately, your application has been declined. We appreciate your interest in the program and encourage you to reapply.
Withdrawn: You have withdrawn your application from the mentorship program.
Graduated: You have completed the mentorship program and have graduated. We wish you continued success in your endeavors.
After receiving a successful performance evaluation, all mentees are required to submit an Expensify report to receive mentorship stipend payments. There are two stipend payments: the first one halfway through the mentorship and the second one upon successful completion of the program.
The funds are transferred via Expensify.
The support team does not have any transaction ID to track this fund transfer.
Note: International wire transfers can take up to six weeks from the approval date to reach your account.
Even if the status shows 'Reimbursed,' it may take an additional 3–4 weeks for the funds to be credited.
Likewise, if Expensify displays an estimated reimbursement completion date (e.g., "expected by Feb 13, 2024"), please wait at least one more week beyond that date before contacting support.
To create and submit an Expensify Report:
Sign in to Expensify. Note: Ensure that you use the same email address that you used to set up your account on Expensify.
Under your account, select the Reports tab.
On the Reports window, click New Report located in the top-right corner of the screen.
Click Add Expenses to create and add a new expense.
Click New Expenses to create a new expense on the Add Expenses To Report page.
Create a new expense by completing the fields as follows:
Merchant: Your name
Date: Date of the stipend payment (today's date)
Total: 50% of the total amount of your stipend payment for midterm and final evaluation periods.
Category: Select Mentorship from the dropdown list.
Projects: Search and select the appropriate mentorship program for which the mentee has been accepted.
Description: Name of your mentorship - mentee stipend payment <#> of <#> For example: "Linux Kernel - mentee stipend payment 1 of 2"
Important: International mentees not residing in the US: please add "International Bank” after your name. The Linux Foundation will use the details on the Wire Transfer Form you submit to pay your stipend.
Download the Wire Transfer Form found below.
Fill in all the required information (Type preferred or write legibly if must be hand-written ).
Upload and attach the form as a receipt with your report.
Click Save.
Note:
1. United States residents: please add the US bank deposit account to Expensify when first setting up the Expensify account.
After being redirected to the Reports page, click Submit from the top left corner.
(Optional) Provide an individual's email address in the CC field if you want to share the report with the individual.
Click Send.
If you reside in the United States, add a U.S. bank deposit account to Expensify by navigating to Settings > Account > Payments > Bank Accounts as shown below.
After you submit your report, the approver reviews your reimbursement request and approves or rejects it. Next, a Linux Foundation administrator validates the expense and approves or rejects the reimbursement. Expensify funds your account.
Upon approval notification, go to your account to access your reimbursement money.
IMPORTANT:
It may take more than 30 business days for the funds to be processed via wire transfer and released by a bank outside the United States.
The process can take even longer than expected if you have not provided your bank details or if the information that you have provided is incorrect.
To view and manage your mentorship profile to and select My Account Tab
You can updated your profile by selecting Edit Mentee Profile CTA button.
