Amazon, invites current undergraduate students who will in 2025 be entering into their final year of a three-year degree OR the third year of a four-year degree, to apply for this bursaries. Applicants should intend to continue studying for an Honours degree in 2026 (after completing the internship) and have a keen interest in Amazon and software development engineering.
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Bursary Funding
The Amazon Recruitment Bursary will cover the costs (capped) of the following:
- Tuition
- Residence/private accommodation
- Subsistence
- Stationery and books
- A personal computer
- Transport
Eligibility Criteria
Important: Please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting your application:
Degree Programmes:
- Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems.
- Year level: Third year of either a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree programme in 2025.
- Students in a three-year degree programme must be committed to return to education to complete an Honours degree in 2026.
- South African universities only.
Academic Achievement:
- Current students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
Career Plans & Motivations:
- Applicants must display a clear motivation for Amazon and the field of software development engineering
- Applicants must be available to be assessed for a full-time permanent role at AWS that will start upon completion of their studies.
Obligations:
- Successful applicants must complete an internship (during summer vacation), and participate in training opportunities at Amazon.
Successful applicants must commit to accepting a full-time permanent role if an offer is extended following the internship assessment. - Full-time roles start after completion of studies and applicants must commit to working in their full-time role for the equivalent number of years funded.
See Also: Nedbank Bursaries 2025
Citizenship:
- Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
Applications:
- Applications open on 1 May and close on 30 September. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, throughout the application timeline above.
- After submitting an application via Study Trust, shortlisted candidates will undergo an additional assessment with Amazon.
Click here to submit your application
Amazon Bursaries 2025
