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Hacktoberfest
A month-long celebration of open source every October, organized by DigitalOcean. Participants complete 6 accepted pull/merge requests to earn rewards. Great entry point for first-time open source contributors.
Eligibility
- Applicant Typeopen
- Eligible Regionsglobal
Logistics
- Work ModeRemote / Online
- Stipend DetailsNo Stipend Listed
Program Timeline
2025 Cycle
Applications Open2025-09-15 (UTC)
Applications Close2025-10-31 (UTC)
Program Period
2025-10-01 (UTC)→2025-10-31 (UTC)
Note:Register anytime Sep 15–Oct 31. PRs must be submitted and accepted during October. 6 accepted PRs = completion.
Additional Details
A fantastic starting point if you've never contributed to open source. Many projects label beginner-friendly issues with 'good-first-issue' or 'hacktoberfest' tags in October. Focus on quality over quantity — spam PRs are rejected.