Hosted by The Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation Mentorship (LFX)
Rigorous remote mentorship terms on foundational cloud-native, kernel, and enterprise open source infrastructure under CNCF, Hyperledger, and Linux.
Academic Year Eligibility
Key Benefit
Generous USD Location-Based Stipend + Direct CNCF / Linux Maintainer Mentorship
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., BCA, MCA, M.Tech, B.Sc., Self-Taught
Eligible Branches / Streams
All Branches
Gender Eligibility
All Genders
Geographic Scope
Global remote eligibility
Participation Format
Individual / Mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18+ years old and not employed by a maintainer project.
Benefits & Rewards
• Financial stipend paid in USD directly for completed milestones. • Mentorship from top maintainers of Kubernetes, Prometheus, Envoy, OpenSSF, and Linux Kernel. • Direct employment pipeline: Top cloud companies recruit heavily from LFX alumni. • Full-time (40 hrs/week) and part-time (20 hrs/week) tracks available.
How It Works
1. Term Announcement: LFX hosts three terms per year (Spring, Summer, Fall). 2. Project Browsing: Maintainers publish specific tasks with technical prerequisites. 3. Candidate Submission: Students apply with resume, GitHub history, and proof of prerequisite task completion. 4. Mentee Selection: Maintainers interview shortlisted candidates and confirm selections.
How to Apply
1. Create an account on mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org. 2. Select active mentorship opportunities under CNCF, Linux, or Hyperledger. 3. Complete the required coding challenges or initial PR requirements specified by the mentor.
Visit Official PortalPreparation Guide
### How to Prepare for LFX - Master Go and Docker: Over 60% of CNCF projects are written in Go. - Familiarize yourself with Kubernetes architecture: Understand pods, controllers, CRDs, and gRPC communication. - Review past issues on repositories like kubernetes/kubernetes, prometheus/prometheus, and openfga/openfga.
Pro Tips
• Mentors specifically look for applicants who have solved the prerequisite task mentioned in the project description. Submitting an application without the task completed usually leads to rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is LFX open throughout the year?
A: Yes, LFX operates three distinct cycles each year: Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.
Q: Do I need to be in college?
A: No, LFX is open to students as well as any adult beginner or career transitioner.