[Outreachy announcement] Apply for Outreachy Dec 2021 to Mar 2022 internships

[Sage Sharp - Outreachy Organizer]

Applications are now open for the Outreachy December 2021 to March 2022 internships! Please share our announcement blog post widely:

https://www.outreachy.org/blog/2021-08-13/december-2021-initial-applications-open/

The initial application deadline is earlier this year. Initial applications are due Sept. 3, 2021 at 4pm UTC.

Please read our applicant guide. It's important to read the essay tips section before applying.

https://www.outreachy.org/docs/applicant/

Promotional materials like posters can be found here: https://www.outreachy.org/promote/

Important dates
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Initial applications are due on September 3, 2021 at 4pm UTC. Applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-served basis. Please submit your initial application early!

Please join us for a chat on Twitter on Monday, August 23, at 4pm UTC. The #OutreachyChat will feature mentors, current interns, and past interns. Come bring your questions about applying to Outreachy! More details here:

https://www.outreachy.org/blog/2021-08-13/december-2021-initial-applications-open/#twitter-chat

What is Outreachy?
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Outreachy provides internships to work on open source. Internships are available twice a year, from May to August and December to March. Outreachy internships are three months long. Interns are paid a stipend of $6,000 USD total.

Outreachy internships are open to applicants around the world. Interns work remotely, and are not required to move.

Interns work with mentors from open source communities. Outreachy internship projects may include programming, user experience, documentation, illustration, graphical design, data science, project marketing, user advocacy, or community event planning. 

Please check the eligibility criteria to determine if you're eligible for an Outreachy internship:

https://www.outreachy.org/apply/eligibility/

Outreachy supports diversity in tech
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Outreachy's goal is to increase diversity in open source. Anyone who faces under-representation, and systematic bias or discrimination in the technology industry of their country is invited to apply.

We expressly invite women (both cis and trans), trans men, non-binary people, and genderqueer people to apply.

We also expressly invite applications from residents and nationals of the United States of any gender who are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latin@, Native American/American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander.

Past Outreachy interns are:

 - 92% women
 - 4% transgender, genderqueer, or non-binary people
 - 64% people of color
 - 12% people from a historically disadvantaged caste or tribe

Deadlines
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The timeline for this round is:

Aug. 9, 2021 at 4pm UTC	- Initial applications open
Aug. 23, 2021 at 4pm UTC - #OutreachyChat on Twitter
Sept. 3, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Initial application deadline
Sept. 24, 2021 - Project list finalized
Oct. 1, 2021 to Oct. 31, 2021 - Applicants contribute to projects
Oct. 31, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Final application deadline
Nov. 22, 2021 at 4pm UTC - Accepted interns announced
Dec. 6, 2021 to March 4, 2022 - Internship period

Application Process
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We encourage all applicants to read our Outreachy Application Guide. It has tips for how to get your initial application accepted and get a better chance at being selected as an intern:

https://www.outreachy.org/docs/applicant/

Please contact applicant-help at outreachy.org with any questions you have.

Good luck applying!

Sage Sharp, Outreachy Organizer