WordPress Credits is a contribution-based program by the WordPress FoundationWordPress Foundation The WordPress Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Matt Mullenweg to further the mission of the WordPress open source project: to democratize publishing through Open Source, GPL software. Find more on wordpressfoundation.org. that brings students into the heart of the WordPress open sourceOpen Source Open Source denotes software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified. Open Source **must be** delivered via a licensing model, see GPL. project. The program helps students from a diverse range of fields develop transferable skills, gain practical experience, and join a global community of open source contributors.
Through the program, students collaborate with volunteers and professionals from companies in the WordPress ecosystem. While we encourage connections that could lead to paid opportunities, the program itself does not offer compensation.
WordPress Credits is designed to help students gain real-world experience contributing to WordPress, while fulfilling academic requirements. The program offers:
- Structured onboarding
- Mentorship by experienced contributors
- Hands-on, personalized contribution projects
- Public visibility of all contributions
- Flexible arrangements with educational institutions around the world
The program is open to:
- Students from all fields of study
- Educational institutions interested in integrating open source contribution into their academic curriculum
- Companies and sponsors interested in supporting student learning and mentorship
