Fedora Scholarship Program Opened for Students

Red Hat has announced that submissions are being accepted for its 2012 Fedora Scholarship program.

The program is opened to students from all over the world that have contributed to the Fedora Project.

For those unaware, The Fedora Scholarship is awarded to one student, each year, to assist with the recipient’s college or university education. The program is now in it's fifth year.

“The Fedora Scholarship recognizes young talent in the pursuit of innovation. We hope to encourage and foster future technologists to openly develop and contribute technology," said Jared Smith, employee and Fedora Project Leader at Red Hat.

The beneficiaries of the scholarship will get $2,000 USD (1,464 EUR) each year, up to four years in a row, as long as they attend a university.

The 2012 application window is now open and will close February 24, 2012. For more information on the Fedora Scholarship or to apply, go here.