Program Timeline
Student Application PeriodFebruary 1, 2024 - February 19, 2024
Students can apply to a track of their choice starting from February 1, 2024. Application deadline is February 19, 2024, 23:59 UTC. Applicants will be screened as per the details provided in their application form, considering their coding or design portfolios and open-source contributions.
Learning BootcampFebruary 16, 2024 - March 31, 2024
Screened students will undergo an intensive, hands-on bootcamp for four weeks to learn the ins and outs of bitcoin. At the end of the bootcamp, applicants will receive a hard assignment to test their knowledge of bitcoin.
Proposal RoundApril 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Project ideas for the internship program will be published on the website by April 1, 2024. Applicants will be required to submit the solution to their assignment and a project proposal for a chosen project idea published on the website. See our student guide to learn how to write winning proposals. All solutions and proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2024.
Proposal Review PeriodMay 1, 2024 - May 7, 2024
Mentors review and select project proposals.
Accepted Students AnnouncedMay 7, 2024
Accepted students are notified of their acceptance into Summer of Bitcoin 2024.
Program Kick-Off and OnboardingMay 8, 2024 - May 15, 2024
Accepted students are paired with their mentors and start planning their projects and milestones.
Project PeriodMay 15, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024
Students work on their Summer of Bitcoin projects.
EvaluationsJuly 1, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Mentors submit mid-term evaluations of their mentees. Passing students receive the first part of their stipend.
Students Submit ProjectsAug 15, 2024
Students submit a final project report including project summaries and link to code submissions or project artifacts.
Mentors Submit Final EvaluationsAug 15, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024
Mentors review student code submissions or project artifacts and determine if the students have successfully completed their Summer of Bitcoin 2024 projects.
Results AnnouncedSeptember 2, 2024
Students are notified of the pass/fail status of their Summer of Bitcoin 2024 projects. Passing students receive the final part of their stipend and a certificate of completion.
Job Referrals
Post Program Completion
Students who perform exceptionally well during the program are offered opportunities for internship or full-time roles with the most cutting-edge bitcoin companies around the world.