The Bitshala Fellowship is where your Bitcoin career actually begins. Whether you're a developer, designer, or an educator -
this is a unique opportunity for you to work on real Bitcoin
open-source projects, under real mentors, within real outcomes.
No bounties. No fluff. Just purely focused, collaborative,
high-impact work that will help you become a serious contributor to the Bitcoin
ecosystem.
Fellows can contribute part-time or full-time to
projects that make an impact - with support, guidance,
and a vibrant community behind them. You'll learn by
doing, build under mentorship, and gradually become a
peer to the very people building Bitcoin's future.
This is for you if:
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You're a developer, designer, or educator who already understands the basics of Bitcoin
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You've dabbled with open-source or self-driven
work — and want to take the next serious step
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You're motivated to contribute to Bitcoin because you care about it, not because it's
"buzzing"
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You're looking to work under mentorship, build
credibility, and grow into a full-time FOSS career
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You're based in India (or South-East Asia), and want
to be part of a growing ecosystem with aligned people
Fellows we've worked with have gone on to lead
educational clubs, join full-time FOSS projects, or even
become core members of the Bitshala team.
As a fellow, you'll have the support and structure to
grow into a recognized contributor with:
- $500/month stipend to focus on your work
- 1-on-1 mentorship from experienced contributors
to Bitcoin Core, BDK, Silent Payments, BTCPay Server, and
more
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A real project with real stakes and impact
- Access to the wider Bitcoin FOSS ecosystem, plus support with grants if you choose to go
independent
- Deep connections with aligned peers across
India and beyond
- Credibility: your work will be recognized
as proof-of-contribution in the Bitcoin community
You'll either:
- Join an existing project — and get matched
with a mentor based on your skillset
- Or propose your own initiative — and we'll
help you shape it into something real
Your week-to-week work will involve:
- Regular calls with your mentor or team
- Monthly log submissions & reviews
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Contributing design, code, or content depending on
your track
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Collaborating in the open, through GitHub, Figma, or
other public workflows
The
fellowships are typically 6 months long, with the possibility to extend to 12 months based on performance.
Each fellow receives a $500/month stipend to support their work.
Want to guide people in cohorts? Start a club? Build
resources that make Bitcoin easier to learn? The
Education Fellowship is for people who love simplifying complex ideas, and want to grow the Bitcoin learning movement in
India..
You can propose your own initiative, or join an existing
one. Below are the initiatives taken up by past Fellows.
If you’ve ever thought, “more people should understand
this” — well, this is your path to make it happen.
Weekly Bitcoin Optech deep-dives where bitcoin enthusiasts explore the latest developments and happenings in the Bitcoin tech world
General-purpose reading club to help build your non-tech Bitcoin knowledge. Here we dive deep into rabbit holes on philosophy, economics, and more
Bi-weekly reviews to get into the weeds of Bitcoin Core. Ideal for aspiring Core Devs to learn hands-on and sharpen their dev skills along the way
Bi-weekly reviews to get into the weeds of Bitcoin Core. Ideal for aspiring Core Devs to learn hands-on and sharpen their dev skills along the way
General-purpose reading club to help build your non-tech Bitcoin knowledge. Here we dive deep into rabbit holes on philosophy, economics, and more
Bi-weekly reviews to get into the weeds of Bitcoin Core. Ideal for aspiring Core Devs to learn hands-on and sharpen their dev skills along the way
Tell us more about it in your fellowship
application...
