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<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Registration and proposal submissions for Google Summer of Code 2026 closed on </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">March 31 at 18:00 UTC</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">To maintain fairness for all participants, we do not grant extensions or exceptions for any reason. This includes:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Misinterpretations of the timeline</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Technical issues or submission errors</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Internet outages</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Any other reason</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">As stated in our guidelines, it is the applicant's responsibility to submit well in advance of the deadline.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">While the window for this year has closed, we encourage you to:</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Review the Contributor Guide at g.co/gsoc:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> Specifically the "Choosing an Organization" section.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li aria-level="1" style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Stay Connected:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> Engage with organizations independently to prepare for future applications.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:700"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Note:</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none"> Due to our team's small size, we cannot respond to further inquiries regarding missed deadlines. We hope to see your application in a future cycle!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">Best,</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="line-height:1.38; margin-top:16px; margin-bottom:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt; font-variant:normal; white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-weight:400"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="text-decoration:none">GSoC Admins</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<b>From:</b> Bushrah Zulfiqar [bushrahz.giki@gmail.com]<br clear="none" />
<b>Sent:</b> 4/1/2026 6:22 AM<br clear="none" />
<b>To:</b> linux-erofs@lists.ozlabs.org; gsoc-support@google.com<br clear="none" />
<b>Subject:</b> Request for Late Proposal Submission – Medical Emergency During Application Period<br clear="none" />
<div dir="ltr">Dear Google Summer of Code Admissions Team,<br clear="none" />
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I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to respectfully request your consideration for a late proposal submission for GSoC 2026, due to an unforeseen medical emergency that prevented me from submitting my application before the deadline.<br clear="none" />
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During the final days of the application window, I was hospitalized due to a medical emergency that required immediate attention and several days of recovery. Unfortunately, this coincided directly with the submission deadline, making it impossible for me to finalize and submit my proposal in time.<br clear="none" />
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I want to emphasize that this was not a case of poor planning or procrastination. I had been actively preparing for months and was well on track to submit before the deadline. Specifically:<br clear="none" />
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• I identified my target organization and project well in advance and had been studying the codebase for over two weeks to deeply understand the architecture, design patterns, and contribution workflow.<br clear="none" />
• I made code contributions to the repository, demonstrating both my technical ability and my commitment to the project.<br clear="none" />
• I prepared detailed documentation and notes on my understanding of the codebase, the problem space, and my proposed approach.<br clear="none" />
• My proposal was substantially complete and only needed final review before submission.<br clear="none" />
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I fully understand that deadlines exist for good reason and that making exceptions is not taken lightly. However, I am humbly requesting that you consider my situation and, if at all possible, allow me to submit my proposal late. I am happy to provide medical documentation to verify the nature and timing of my emergency.<br clear="none" />
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This opportunity means a great deal to me. GSoC has been a goal I have been working toward with genuine dedication, and I would be deeply grateful for any accommodation that might be possible.<br clear="none" />
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Thank you sincerely for your time and consideration. I completely understand if the policy does not allow for exceptions, but I wanted to at least reach out and explain my circumstances.<br clear="none" />
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Warm regards,<br clear="none" />
Bushrah Zulfiqar<br clear="none" />
<a href="mailto:bushrahz.giki@gmail.com" shape="rect" target="_blank">bushrahz.giki@gmail.com</a><br clear="none" />
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Lucila Ortíz | GSoC Admin<br />
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