The Linux Foundation (LiFT) Scholarship 2023 Program

In this blog series, I aim to chronicle my journey as a Cloud Captain Scholarship recipient, sharing my experiences, insights, and discoveries related to Kubernetes and cloud-native. and how I will be leveraging my LFCT: Linux for Cloud Technicians Essentials (LFS203) eLearning course while preparing for CKA(Certified Kubernetes Administrator).

I will take you along on my Cloud Captain journey, providing insights, experiences, and discoveries related to the key components of Cloud-native alongside preparing for LFCT and CKA and why I took these two learning path and certifications.

What you get after being selected

• one Linux foundation Certification Exam worth $395

• one eLearning Course worth $299

• **instructor-led training cohort* worth $3250 (only under the Linux kernel guru category)

Background On the Linux Foundation Scholarship

The Shubhra Kar Linux Foundation Training (LiFT) Scholarship Program aims to increase diversity in open-source technology by providing access to training courses and certification exams for deserving individuals at no cost to the recipient. Since 2010, The Linux Foundation has awarded over 1,600 scholarships for millions of dollars worth of specialized, technical training to those who may not have the ability to afford this opportunity otherwise. The program was renamed in memory of long-time Linux Foundation CTO Shubhra Kar, who we tragically lost in early 2022.

Application Process and Timelines

Scholarship applications typically open in April of each year.

2023 applications are now closed. Winners will be notified in June. The next application window opens on April 1, 2024.

Categories Under Linux Foundation Scholarship

• Open Source Newbies: ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED LFS101x - INTRO TO LINUX THROUGH edX: Individuals who are new to open source but have learned the basics by completing the Intro to Linux online course are invited to apply. ***Recipients in this category will be awarded a scholarship specifically for the next course in this career-focused series - LFS200 - Essentials of System Administration as well as the Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator exam.***

• Teens-in-Training: Students 13 - 18 years of age who have already started using open-source software and want to get a head start on a career in the field (parental permission is required to apply and accept this scholarship).

• Women in Open Source: Open to women who have demonstrated initiative in creating opportunities for themselves or other women in open source communities.

• Software Developer Do-Gooder: developers who are using open-source software to advance their communities to submit applications, so they might expand their good work while enhancing their skills.

• SysAdmin Super Star: These applicants should have already begun using open-source software in their workplace, but want to take their work to the next level with additional training.

• Blockchain Blockbuster: Individuals who have implemented and are using blockchain technologies in innovative ways and would benefit from advanced training.

• Cloud Captain: Applicants who are working with open-source cloud-native technologies and need further training to enhance their organizations’ digital transformations.

• Networking Notable: Professionals who have transformed networks using software-defined networking and/or other open-source solutions and want to take their networks to the next level with additional training.

• Web Development Wiz: Individuals who have demonstrated skills in using web development technologies in creative and unique ways.

• Hardware Hero: Technology professionals, including in the embedded and IoT spaces, who are leveraging open-source hardware directly, or innovating with open-source software in a hardware-focused use case.

• Cybersecurity Champion: Applicants who have championed cybersecurity readiness within their organization and/or the broader technology community, helping to enhance security and reduce the risk of successful attacks or breaches.

What Questions were asked for the "Cloud Captain" Category

List of all Training modules and certification paths.

https://training.linuxfoundation.org/full-catalog/?_sft_product_type=training

What's Next.!

Feel free to ask doubts and questions related to this scholarship and cloud-related stuff.

Stay tuned for the next installment of the series, as we delve into the world of cloud technologies and discover the first steps on the path to becoming a Cloud Captain. Exciting times lie ahead, and I am honored to have you by my side throughout this remarkable expedition.

Let's sail toward the horizon of Cloud Computing knowledge and unlock the true power of the Open-source community!