> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.summerofbitcoin.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.summerofbitcoin.org/about/what-is-summer-of-bitcoin.md).

# What is Summer of Bitcoin?

Summer of Bitcoin is a global, online summer internship program focused on introducing university students to bitcoin open-source development and design. Students spend 12 weeks during the summer contributing to an open-source project, earn bitcoin as stipend and put their summer break to good use.

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Lookback at Summer of Bitcoin 2021
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