23 programs, fellowships, competitions and perks
for IT students. Each one is checked against its official page.
JOb opportunity National Online application
Next: November 19, 2026
Nepal Telecom Vacancy 2083 - 80 Positions
Nepal Telecom
Nepal Telecom announces 80 vacancies across engineering, administration, technical, accounting and management positions. Applications are submitted online, with examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission (Lok Sewa Aayog) .
- When
- Regular applications close on Mangsir 3, 2083 BS, with a late-fee application period until Mangsir 10, 2083 BS.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Permanent employment at Nepal Telecom
- Opportunities across technical, engineering, administrative and business departments
- Career growth and professional development
- Government-regulated recruitment process
Who can apply
- Must be a Nepali citizen
- Must meet the minimum educational qualifications for the selected position
- Must meet the prescribed age requirements
- Must not be disqualified under Clause 17 of the Employee Regulations
- Must not have been barred from participating in examinations conducted by the Public Service Commission for examination irregularities
Research grant Institutional (faculty of BMC) On-campus
Next: November 30, 2026
Mini Research / Faculty Research Proposals, FY 2083/84 BS
Birendra Multiple Campus, Research Management Cell (Tribhuvan University)
Birendra Multiple Campus invites its faculty to submit Mini Research / Faculty Research proposals for FY 2083/84 BS. Proposals are sent by email with a scanned copy of the Rs. 1000 fee receipt.
- When
- Notice dated 22-06-2083 BS. Proposals are invited for FY 2083/84 BS. The submission deadline is Mangsir 14, 2083 BS (30 November 2026 AD).
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Promotion and recognition
- A research record
Who can apply
- Faculty members of Birendra Multiple Campus
Open source International Remote
Google Summer of Code
Google
Work on a real open source project with mentors from the project for 12+ weeks, and get a stipend for it.
- Stipend
- Paid stipend (varies by country)
- When
- Contributor applications open in March. In 2026 they ran 16–31 March, and coding started 25 May.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Stipend, paid after passing evaluations; the amount depends on your country
- Mentorship from experienced maintainers
- Project sizes of about 90, 175 or 350 hours
Who can apply
- 18 or older at registration
- A student or an open source beginner
- Accepted into GSoC no more than once before
- Eligible to work in your country of residence
Open source International Remote
Outreachy
Software Freedom Conservancy
Paid three-month internships in open source and open science for people who are under-represented in tech.
- Stipend
- US$7,000
- When
- Two cohorts a year. Applications open in early February (May–August internships) and early to mid August (December–March internships).
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- US$7,000 total stipend
- Three months of mentored work on an open source project
Who can apply
- Anyone who faces under-representation, systemic bias or discrimination in the technology industry of their country
- Check the full eligibility rules on the Outreachy site before applying
Open source International Remote
LFX Mentorship
The Linux Foundation
Mentored projects in Linux Foundation communities such as Kubernetes and the Linux kernel, three times a year.
- Stipend
- Paid stipend (varies by country)
- When
- Three terms: Spring (March–May), Summer (June–August) and Fall (September–November).
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Stipend that depends on your country, paid half at midterm and half at the end
- 12 weeks full-time or 24 weeks part-time
Who can apply
- 18 or older and legally able to work where you live
- Not a previous or current Linux Foundation mentee
- Apply to up to three programs per term and finish their prerequisite tasks
Open source International Remote
MLH Fellowship
Major League Hacking
A 12-week remote internship alternative where you build real projects with mentors from companies like GitHub, Meta and Google.
- Stipend
- Educational stipend
- When
- Several start dates a year. Apply for an upcoming batch on the site.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Educational stipend
- Tracks in Software Engineering, Production Engineering (SRE) and Web3 Engineering
- Professional mentors and a peer cohort
Who can apply
- See the MLH Fellowship FAQ for current requirements
Open source International Remote
Summer of Bitcoin
Summer of Bitcoin
A summer internship for university students to contribute code or design to Bitcoin open source projects.
- Stipend
- About US$6,600 in BTC
- When
- Applications close in mid-February (15 February in 2026), followed by a bootcamp, proposals in April and coding from May to August.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Stipend of about US$6,600 paid in bitcoin, depending on location
- Developer and designer tracks
- A bootcamp before the project starts
Who can apply
- University students (undergraduate or graduate), 18 or older
- No Bitcoin experience needed
Competition International Remote
Next: October 31, 2026
IEEEXtreme 20.0
IEEE
A 24-hour global programming competition for teams of IEEE student members.
- When
- IEEEXtreme 20.0 takes place on 31 October 2026. Team and proctor registration is open.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Compete against teams worldwide
- Free to enter for IEEE student members
Who can apply
- IEEE Student membership is required to register
- Teams are advised and proctored by an IEEE member
Competition International Hybrid
Next: October 31, 2026
Hacktoberfest 2026
DigitalOcean, MLH and DEV
A month-long celebration of open source. In 2026 you take part through in-person Fests, online challenges and livestreams rather than pull requests.
- When
- All of October 2026. The participant dashboard opened on 1 October.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Virtual stickers for taking part, and a physical sticker pack once you collect three
- More swag for continued participation
- More than 300 in-person Fests worldwide
Who can apply
- Open to everyone; sign in with a MyMLH account
- Pull requests no longer count toward rewards
Competition International Hybrid
Next: November 14, 2026
NASA Space Apps Challenge
NASA
The world's largest annual hackathon. Teams solve challenges using NASA's open data, online or at local events.
- When
- 14–15 November 2026. Registration is open now.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Work with NASA and partner space agency data
- Global awards for winning teams
- Local events have been held in Kathmandu in past years
Who can apply
- Anyone with an interest in space and science
Competition International In person
ICPC
International Collegiate Programming Contest
The best-known programming contest for university teams, with regional rounds that lead to the World Finals.
- When
- Regional registrations usually open in August and September.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Regional contests across Asia, with the best teams advancing to the World Finals
- Teams from Nepal have competed in the Asia Dhaka regional
Who can apply
- Teams of three university students with a coach
- Check the ICPC eligibility rules for year and age limits
Competition International Remote
Advent of Code
Eric Wastl
Daily programming puzzles in December that you can solve in any language. Great practice for DSA and for club challenges.
- When
- Puzzles start on 1 December and now run until mid-December.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Free, any programming language
- Private leaderboards for your class or club
Competition International Remote
Kaggle Competitions
Kaggle (Google)
Year-round data science and machine learning competitions, from beginner playgrounds to prize challenges.
- When
- Year-round.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Real datasets and public notebooks to learn from
- Some competitions offer prize money
Who can apply
- Free account; each competition sets its own rules
Student community International Remote
GitHub Campus Experts
GitHub Education
A leadership program for students who build technical communities on their campus.
- When
- Applications open in cycles. Watch the GitHub Education students page.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Training in public speaking, technical writing and community management
- Support from GitHub for running campus events
Who can apply
- Enrolled students with a verified GitHub Education account
- Application cycles are announced on GitHub Education
Student community International Remote
Microsoft Student Ambassadors
Microsoft
A student community for building AI skills and leadership. Since April 2026 anyone eligible can join without a competitive application.
- When
- Open sign-up, year-round.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Progress through Alpha, Beta and Gold milestones by running events, creating content and mentoring
- Access to Microsoft developer tools and Azure credits
Who can apply
- Enrolled at an accredited academic institution
- Check the official page for age and other requirements
Student community International In person
Google Developer Groups on Campus
Google for Developers
University chapters for students who want to learn Google technologies and build projects together. Join a chapter or apply to lead one.
- When
- Chapters choose new organizers each academic year.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Workshops, study jams and solution challenges
- Organizer training and a global network
Who can apply
- University students; organizers are selected per campus
Student perks International Remote
GitHub Student Developer Pack
GitHub Education
Free professional developer tools for verified students, including GitHub Copilot.
- When
- Apply any time.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Partner offers on developer tools and services
- GitHub Copilot free for verified students
- Codespaces hours for cloud development
Who can apply
- 13 or older
- Enrolled in a degree or diploma program
- A school email address or official proof of enrollment
Student perks International Remote
Azure for Students
Microsoft
Cloud credits and free services to learn and build on Microsoft Azure.
- When
- Apply any time.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- US$100 credit to use within 12 months
- Free monthly amounts of popular services, renewable each year while you're a student
- No credit card required
Who can apply
- Full-time university students at accredited institutions
- Sign up with your school email
Student perks International Remote
AWS Educate
Amazon Web Services
Free cloud training with hands-on labs and badges, no credit card needed.
- When
- Join any time.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Self-paced training and hands-on labs
- Shareable digital badges
- Job board for learners 18 and older
Who can apply
- 13 or older; sign up with an email address
Fellowship & training Nepal In person
Next: October 31, 2026
Annual Nepal AI School
NAAMII
An 11-day in-person school with AI lectures, labs and project work, taught by researchers from around the world.
- When
- 7th edition: 28 December 2026 – 7 January 2027 at Kathmandu World School, Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur. Nepal Student Scholarship deadline 31 October 2026; non-scholarship deadline 15 November 2026.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Lectures, hands-on labs and team projects
- Scholarships for Nepali students
Who can apply
- Senior undergraduates, graduate and PhD students, faculty and industry professionals
Fellowship & training Nepal Hybrid
Fusemachines AI Fellowship
Fusemachines
A 24-week AI and data science program with a full scholarship for selected Nepali fellows.
- Stipend
- Full scholarship
- When
- Applications open early in the year. For 2026 the deadline was 20 March, with 100 seats.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Full scholarship
- Microdegree in Artificial Intelligence (not university-accredited)
- Capstone project and mentorship; evening classes
Who can apply
- Nepali nationals
- Strong maths (linear algebra, calculus, probability, statistics), Python and data structures
- Pass an online entrance assessment and interview
Fellowship & training Nepal Remote
Code for Nepal Data Fellowship
Code for Nepal
Free AI and data science training through a premium DataCamp subscription, for Nepalis anywhere in the world.
- When
- The 2026 edition took applications from 5 July to 30 August for 1,000 participants. Watch for the next call.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- DataCamp Premium access with courses and certificates
- Chance to publish data stories on the Code for Nepal site
- Career and networking support
Who can apply
- Nepalis in and outside Nepal
- High school degree or above
Competition Nepal In person
LOCUS
IOE Pulchowk Campus students
Nepal's national technology exhibition, run by Pulchowk Campus students since 2003, with project exhibitions, hackathons and competitions.
- When
- Held early each year. LOCUS 2026 ran 30 January – 1 February 2026.
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Benefits and eligibility
What you get
- Exhibit projects to thousands of visitors
- Hackathons such as Hack-A-Week and prize competitions
Who can apply
- Students from schools and colleges across Nepal
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