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Linux Foundation Mentorship Program (LFX) Verified program.

Name: Linux Foundation Mentorship Program (LFX)
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2026-12-01
Location: Global

Full-time remote open source mentorship on Kubernetes, Linux Kernel & Hyperledger with $3,000+ stipends.

Global (Global)

Registration Deadline: 2026-11-10

15,000+ Candidates

Linux Foundation Mentorship Program (LFX)

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About the program. What you will build.

The LFX Mentorship program provides structured, paid, remote internships for developers to make meaningful contributions to Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) projects. Mentorship terms run across three annual cycles (Spring, Summer, and Fall).

Verified Rewards

What participants get. Everything included.

Physical Swag Kit & Merch

Delivered free of charge upon completing program milestones:

Linux Foundation Fellow Backpack
Tux Penguin Plush Mascot & Contributor Pin
Open Source Maintainer Hoodie & Stickers

Verified Certificate & Credentials

Linux Foundation Official Mentorship Credential signed by project chairpersons.

Career Exposure & Mentorship

Substantial stipend ($3,000 – $6,600 USD) based on geographic tier
Direct code reviews and references from CNCF and Linux maintainers
Fast-track employment references with member enterprises (Red Hat, Intel, IBM)

Qualification Roadmap

How to qualify. Step-by-step instructions.

1Browse active projects on the LFX Mentorship portal.
2Submit your resume, GitHub profile, and a targeted cover letter.
3Complete the technical pre-screening tasks requested by the mentors.
4Work on milestone deliverables during the 12-week program duration.

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Complete every lab, module, and submission from anywhere on earth — no travel required.

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Official merch from Google, Microsoft, and GitHub shipped to your door at zero cost.

Verified Credentials

Industry-recognised certificates and Credly digital badges ready for LinkedIn in hours.

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New cohorts, challenges, and hackathons are listed every week throughout 2026.

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