[Outreachy announcement] [Due Sept 3] Outreachy internship applications

[Sage Sharp - Outreachy Organizer]

September 3 at 4pm UTC is the deadline for Outreachy internship
applications for the December 2021 to March 2022 cohort.

Please make sure you know when 4pm UTC is in your timezone:

https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20210903T160000&p1=137&p2=179&p3=213&p4=1440&p5=136&p6=125&p7=267&p8=195&p9=166&p10=176&p11=tz_aet

Outreachy does not accept late applications. Please submit your
application at least a day ahead of the deadline. Make sure you have a
stable internet connection as you fill out the initial application.

Good luck applying! You got this!

Sage Sharp, Outreachy Organizer

On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 12:16:10PM -0700, Sage Sharp - Outreachy Organizer wrote:
> 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
> ---
> 
> 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?
> ---
> 
> 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