Organized by: Open Source Society
Program Duration: October 1 – November 30, 2025
Gyan Ganga Winter of Code (GGWoC) is a 2-month open-source mentorship initiative that connects motivated contributors with real-world open-source projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. Whether you're a student, professional, or passionate developer, GGWoC offers an opportunity to make meaningful contributions, build your portfolio, and potentially earn a stipend.
- Foster a culture of open source collaboration and learning.
- Provide contributors with real-world project experience.
- Support project owners in building and scaling open-source tools.
- Enable structured mentorship and knowledge sharing.
Contributors are the heart of GGWoC. They apply to open-source projects by submitting detailed proposals and actively work on selected projects throughout the program.
- Browse listed open-source projects.
- Submit proposals outlining goals and timeline.
- Choose between Paid or Unpaid tracks.
- Collaborate with mentors on deliverables.
- Participate in mid-term and final evaluations.
- Publish a final blog/report documenting their work.
Mentors and Project Owners play a key role in ensuring the success of contributors and the growth of their open-source projects.
Project Owners:
- Submit real-world open-source project ideas.
- Define project scope, tech stack, and deliverables.
- Optionally sponsor contributors by funding stipends.
Mentors:
- Guide contributors with weekly check-ins and feedback.
- Review and help refine proposals during the selection phase.
- Evaluate contributor progress at mid-term and final stages.
The GGWoC Admin team ensures smooth execution of the entire program.
- Coordinate timelines, announcements, and deadlines.
- Facilitate communication between contributors, mentors, and project owners.
- Manage form submissions, evaluations, and stipend disbursal.
- Oversee transparency, quality, and community engagement.
| Phase | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 📢 Announcement | August 15 | Official program launch and registration opens |
| 📥 Project Submission | Aug 15 – Aug 31 | Project owners submit ideas and requirements |
| 📝 Proposal Phase | Sept 1 – Sept 15 | Contributors apply with detailed proposals |
| 🧾 Proposal Review | Sept 15 – Sept 25 | Mentors and admins review proposals |
| ✅ Final Selections | September 28 | List of selected contributors published |
| 🚀 Coding Phase Begins | October 1 | Official coding and collaboration begins |
| 📊 Mid Evaluations | Oct 22 – Oct 27 | Progress check and 50% stipend disbursal (if paid) |
| 🧪 Final Evaluations | Nov 25 – Nov 30 | Final submission, project review, and stipend |
| 🏁 Result & Showcase | December 5 | Certificates, blog showcase, and celebration |
- Sponsored by project owners (optional).
- Recommended stipend: ₹2,000 – ₹10,000 per contributor.
- Disbursed in two parts:
- 50% after Mid Evaluation
- 50% after Final Evaluation
- Register as a contributor.
- Explore submitted projects.
- Submit a well-structured proposal.
- Get shortlisted and begin contributing.
- Collaborate weekly with mentors.
- Submit mid and final deliverables.
- Publish a final report or blog.
- Receive certificate and stipend (if applicable).
| Form Type | Fields Required |
|---|---|
| Project Submission | Title, Description, Tech Stack, Paid/Unpaid, Budget, Deliverables |
| Mentor Registration | Name, Email, GitHub Profile, Expertise, Weekly Availability |
| Contributor Form | Name, Email, GitHub, Resume/CV, Track Preference (Paid/Unpaid) |
| Proposal Submission | Project Name, Deliverables, Timeline, Motivation, GitHub Links |
- Completed GitHub Repository with documentation
- Final blog post or written report by contributor
- Evaluation report by the mentor
- Certificate from Open Source Society
- Project featured in public showcase
For any queries or collaboration, feel free to reach out at opensource.society.gg@gmail.com.
Let’s build open source, together. 🌍