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+by: The Scala Center
+title: "GSOC 2025: Call for contributors"
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+We are thrilled to announce that the Scala Center organization has been accepted for [Google Summer of Code 2025](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/)!
+This marks the 15th year that Scala is a part of this awesome program, empowering beginner contributors to dive into the world of Scala open source projects.
+
+Google Summer of Code (GSoC) is an annual program by Google that encourages beginner contributors to participate in open source software development.
+Through GSoC, contributors receive mentorship from experienced maintainers while earning a stipend for their work on open source projects during the summer.
+
+This year, we are offering a diverse range of project ideas across the Scala ecosystem, spanning various domains including web development, graphics, build tooling, GPU programming, and more.
+Explore our [list of projects](https://github.com/scalacenter/GoogleSummerOfCode) to discover more exciting ideas.
+
+We encourage new Scala programmers with a passion for open source to apply!
+No matter your background, GSoC is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience, learn from expert mentors, and make meaningful contributions to the Scala ecosystem.
+
+## Call for new contributors
+
+We are currently at the beginning of the admissions process for contributors. Until March 18th, you can:
+
+- Browse our [list of project ideas](https://github.com/scalacenter/GoogleSummerOfCode).
+- Reach out to project mentors via email to introduce yourself and discuss your interests.
+- Ask questions about the project and get feedback to build a strong proposal.
+
+The best way to engage with mentors is to send a short email, introducing yourself, your background, and your interest in the project.
+Our mentors will be happy to guide you from there!
+
+For more information, check out the [GSoC timeline](https://developers.google.com/open-source/gsoc/timeline) and [Contributor Guide](https://google.github.io/gsocguides/student/).
+
+Please note that GSoC is not a freelance job — it is a learning opportunity designed to give a chance to people who would otherwise not have it.
+We aim to select contributors based on both their potential for growth and their project fit.
+
+Additionally, we are excited to share that Typelevel is also participating in GSoC 2025.
+Check out [Typelevel's blog post](https://typelevel.org/blog/2025/02/27/gsoc.html) for more Scala project ideas and opportunities to get involved.
+
+We look forward to welcoming you to the Scala community and helping you embark on your open source journey!
+
+## Recap from 2024
+
+The 2024 GSoC has been a remarkable edition for Scala, as we welcomed 10 new Scala contributors:
+
+- **A S** – [Scaladoc in proto search](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/jSLG7125)
+- **Ayush Koli** – [Scaladex new Artifact Page](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/AMrkEU3Z)
+- **Ching Hian Chew** – [Going Feral on The Cloud](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/NIbV6kPm)
+- **Gabriel S.** – [Fluent library for Files and Processes in Fs2](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/tAMQw1p1)
+- **Ivan Kyrylov** – [Automatic assembling of effect monad](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/JBmyhlcN)
+- **Johanna Odersky** – [Sounds of Scala Sampler](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/6fFGNWW8)
+- **Muhammad Rizky Maulana** – [Scala CLI Source Code Generator Support](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/CkctbYJJ)
+- **Sai Prasad** – [Generate Scala Documentation website with Scaladoc](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/a2ia4s3Z)
+- **Siddharth Banga** – [Doodle canvas project](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/6tCjKxBz)
+- **Siddharth Ingle** – [Display information from POM file in Scaladex](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/programs/2024/projects/4nuShODP)
+
+Congratulations to all of them for their great contributions to the Scala ecosystem!