Taking the First Step Into the Linux Kernel World: My Experience Applying to the Linux Kernel Mentorship Program

The Linux Foundation’s Linux Kernel Mentorship Program, hereafter referred to as LKMP, is an internship program organized by The Linux Foundation. The program is designed to help developers who are interested in the Linux kernel take their first steps into kernel development and open-source community contribution.

In this talk, I will introduce the LKMP program in detail, including how the internship is structured, how to apply, what applicants need to prepare, and what the historical acceptance rates look like. I will also briefly share my own experience in the program and the support I received through LKMP.

This session is intended for people who are interested in applying to LKMP or getting started with Linux kernel development. By the end of the talk, attendees should have a clearer understanding of what LKMP is, how to prepare for it, and how the program can serve as a practical entry point into the Linux kernel community.