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Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarship
Annual Linux Foundation Education scholarship that awards free training courses and a certification exam to increase diversity in open source. The 2026 round selected more than 500 recipients from 123 countries across 16 categories after more than 5,900 applications; more than 4,250 scholarships have been awarded since 2010. The 2027 cycle opens in April 2027.
Who can apply
- Eligibility
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- Location
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- Funding
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 LiFT scholarships | From April 2027No deadline on file | Not stated | linuxfoundation.org |
| 2026 LiFT scholarships | Deadline: April 30, 2026Closed | Not stated | training.linuxfoundation.org |
Past rounds stay on the page, so you can see how often this program opens.
Funding evidence
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Sources
- 01linuxfoundation.org/about/lift-scholarships
- 02training.linuxfoundation.org/about/scholarships/
- 03training.linuxfoundation.org/blog/lift-scholarship-application-now-open-2026/
- 04training.linuxfoundation.org/blog/congratulations-to-the-2026-shubhra-kar-linux-foundation-education-scholarship-recipients/
Awards
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