Proposal of GNOME Youth Coders Challenge 2024
Hi,
I would like to invite the GNOME board to approve this youth challenge program and its budget.
Any inputs from the board are welcome, and we can discuss on this issue and Martix.
Once it is approved, I am willing to be one of the event team members and welcome GNOME board members or foundation members/staff to join as an event team member.
Introduction
This challenge program provides another path to encourage youth coders to make contributions to the GNOME community. Participants can get opportunities to attend GUADEC and the winner award.
Currently, the GNOME community has Outreachy Program (including a diversity purpose) for the youth to apply to be an intern. This new award program is open to every youth in the world.
Applicants should make coding contributions to GNOME projects & community in the following (but not limited to) areas.
- Existing GNOME/GTK Applications
- Enhancement to GNOME/GTK Projects
- New GNOME/GTK Applications (Should we expect more on this category?)
Target Participants
- University Students (College students are also welcome)
- Outreachy Interns at GNOME.
Entry Requirements
- Youth under 23 (U23) by 31 December 2023.
- Or we may consider limiting to youth aged between 18-25 before EOY.
- Registering as a team of 1-3 members
Benefits to Participants
- Opportunity to contribute to GNOME.
- Mentor support.
- eg. 3 mentor meetings (30-60 minutes long upon mentor decision): after enrollment, mid of the project, 1 month before final submission / deadline.
- This is optional ?
- Opportunity to attend GUADEC to give a presentation.
- Opportunity to get a prize.
Benefits to GNOME Foundation and community
- Recruiting new potential contributors.
- Youth can contribute their ideas on GNOME desktop applications.
Prize Awards
At least 1st year
- 2024 Champion: USD 3,000 total for whole team (at least USD 1,000 per member)
- At least 3 teams will get a trip to GUADEC and give a presentation.
(Suggestion only) Next Milestone (2025 or later, determined by the future board discussion after the board review)
- Champion: USD 6,000 total for whole team (at least USD 2,000 per member)
- Runner-up: USD 2,000 total for whole team.
Enrollment Procedure
- Online Team Registration (1 September 2023 - 31 March 2024)
- After successful registration, mentor(s) will be assigned and mentor meeting will be arranged. Frequency will be determined by mentors and mentees
Timeline
Date | Milestone |
---|---|
31 March 2024 | Deadline to submit final proposal. |
30 April 2024 | Announcement of Final Candidates who will present in GUADEC |
July 2024 (GUADEC 2024) | Team Presentation and Prize Award Giving at Closing(?) |
Costing
- Winner Award: USD 3,000 for 2024 award winner.
- Travel Budget: 9 (additional?) participants.
Potential Income?
- We can try recruit sponsors to cover the cost.