Fedora and Outreachy

Outreachy provides paid, remote internships to people underrepresented in tech. Fedora participates regularly and mentors a range of Outreachy projects - from technical to community-focused welcoming newcomers into our open source world.

The internship runs twice a year, and lasts 3 months.

Our goal is to increase participation in Fedora. Please see the main page with program details for the general information, such as timeline, background information, eligibility, requirements, and the application form.

Fedora believes in building an inclusive project where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and lead. We see Outreachy as a vital part of this. It helps:

We maintain a full list of Outreachy interns and their contributions in our Mentored Projects documentation.

View all Fedora Outreachy interns and their contributions here.

(If you’re curious about Outreachy? Find out more and apply. If you get in and work with Fedora, you’ll be on our list too.)

Fedora mentors follow a supportive, flexible approach:

Mentorship is about collaboration, learning, and helping interns grow into confident, long-term contributors — not just finishing tasks.

Outreachy doesn’t stop when the internship ends. For many it’s just the beginning. Many Outreachy alums keep contributing, join SIGs, run workshops, and even become speakers. This section highlights how the journey continues, because the goal isn’t just contribution but also belonging.

You can check this post from Cornelius Emase for real-life experience and tips from mentors:

“Why I got selected for Fedora Outreachy — and what might help you too”