Amazon invites South African students to submit applications for the Bursary Programme for the academic year 2025.
Bursary application closing date: 30 September 2024
StudyTrust, on behalf of 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 bursary. 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.
Fields of study:
Must be studying any of the following:
- Computer Science,
- Computer Engineering,
- Software Engineering,
- Information Technology,
- Information Systems.
Requirements:
Please ensure you meet the following eligibility criteria before submitting your application:
- Must be studying any of the above mentioned fields of study
- Must be in 3rd year of either a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree programme in 2025.ย
- 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.
- Only applications from South African citizens will be considered.
- Current students who are consistently obtaining an average of 65% and above.
- 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.
What the Bursary covers:
The Amazon Bursary will cover the costs of the following:
- Tuition
- Residence/private accommodation
- Subsistence
- Stationery and books
- A personal computer
- Transport
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.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at:ย Amazon Bursary Applicationย 2025
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